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Hotel Galingkha, Thimphu, Bhutan
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Hotel Galingkha

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Situated in the heart of Thimpu, Bhutan’s capital city, is the Galingkha Hotel, one of the oldest in the kingdom. The hotel has been restored, maintaining a delicate and fine balance between the traditional Bhutanese architecture and practical modern amenities.

The location is the plus point of this hotel, although the sounds of the city can be heard in the rooms.

Ideally suited for

  • Solo Traveller

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£££££

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The Taj Tashi reflects Bhutan’s rich heritage and architecture with its interesting combination of traditional Bhutanese hand-painted design and modern design. The hotel enjoys majestic views of the mountains surrounding the Thimphu valley and has 66 rooms, together with a luxurious spa and indoor heated pool. Gourmet dining is offered at the hotel’s restaurant where you can indulge in both Continental and Asian specialities. There is also a contemporary bar and a Tea Lounge serving butter tea, a local favourite guaranteed to take the chill off in the colder months. There is a golf course a 5-minute walk away and a trip to the National Library and Textile Museum takes ten minutes by car.

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