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Gongkhar Guesthouse

Near Jakar, Bumthang, Bhutan
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Gongkhar Guesthouse
Ranked #1 of 9 Bumthang B&B and Inns
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190 reviews 190 reviews
35 hotel reviews
Reviews in 75 cities Reviews in 75 cities
66 helpful votes 66 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 November 2012

This was the first place in Bhutan without the elevated door threshold and the nicest, most comfortable room we had. We were located in the newer buildings in the back of the property, The bathroom with all the basics was large and had both shower and bathtub. The bed was comfortable. Every room had a stove which came with the... More

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 June 2012

My husband and I stayed at the Gongkhar for only a very short 2 nights. We were not sure what to expect, but after a long (11 hours) ride from Thimphu we were pleasantly surprised with the warm welcome given to us, the cleanliness of rooms, and good food. The guesthouse is situated away from the main town, but it's... More

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Hong Kong
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Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012 via mobile

We only stayed here one night but i loved the style of the rooms which was large, had a great view (we had the suite) and Bhutanese, but not too gaudy. When we checked in, the bhukari was lit and the room was warm. We were offered a cup of tea to settle in and then were left to ourselves.... More

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Prague, Czech Republic
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24 hotel reviews
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2012

This hotel has one of the most attentive service I seen in Bhutan. Standard rooms are quite standard equiped with old fashioned stoves. Deluxe rooms are very spacious and beautiful. Restaurant is best in area serving tasty food, better than elsewhere in Bhutan. The service in restaurant is really a joy (Excusssse mee).

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Corvallis, Oregon
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 December 2011

Nice location, quiet. Very comfortable clean, large rooms with good attached bath facilities though shower was wimpy. Small wood stove in room, hard to regulate - either too hot or out but we stayed warm under the great comforters. Excellent wi-fi in the restraunt, but not in the rooms. Sitting area outside restraurant with TV. Good food and good service.... More

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San Diego, CA
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78 helpful votes 78 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 November 2011

We stayed here six nights. The wood stove in the room worked well, the shower didn't--a strong trickle. (I sense that there were much nicer rooms on the property, but not sure if facilities were any better in them.) The Wi-Fi rarely worked, which got rather frustrating. It would have been better if they didn't have it at all. The... More

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Hong Kong, China
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 November 2011

Stayed two nights. Very comfortable large chalet type room in new 2 storey block. Fire going on arrival. Good food and although they ran out of wine - we could restock in town. Service in restaurant was brilliant - a brother and several sisters have been there since 1999 and are a huge asset. Free wifi in restaurant. Good hot... More

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Neuchatel, Switzerland
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36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 October 2011

This guesthouse is hotel sized, with plenty of rooms in what we understood are 4 buildings. We were alone in one of the buildings, and it was dead-quiet, though we think one should expect quite a bit of noise when more rooms are booked, as there are gaps under the doors, and in places the separation between rooms is simple... More

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Pune, India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2011

this was the best place we stayed in during our entire bhutan trip. lovely plce with clean, big rooms with a wonderful sitting area furnished well and warm with a bukhari and large clean modern bathrooms. the food too was good and very good staff . the location is superb with a 360* view of the valley. our kids were... More

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Hong Kong
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24 hotel reviews
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21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2011

its food is excellent; the services of the Hotel Manager is Wonderful and 1st class. They offer free wi-fi services in the Restaurant. BUT, they . hot water discontinued in the middle of my shower. My shower starts with warm water (not very hot, but still ok), then becomes cool, finally its freezing cold. I thought it is soemthing wrong... More

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Address: Near Jakar, Bumthang, Bhutan
Region: Bhutan > Bumthang District > Bumthang
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Ranked #1 of 9 B&Bs / Inns in Bumthang

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