Gangtey, Bhutan

If you stayed at the Amankora in Thimpu, their property at Gangtey will look familiar. It’s designed in a similar in a Zen-inspired, modernist style with extensive use of local stone and sleek, lustrous interiors. Every detail has been painstakingly thought through, from the placement of the hotel itself on a bluff facing the valley, to the subtle lighting, choice of luxurious, hand-woven Bhutanese textiles and the addition tables for private dining in the grounds, where you can make the most of the sublime views over the lodge’s gourmet cuisine. Featured on the constantly changing menu may be succulent yak carpaccio and ngaja butter tea, or melt-in-the-mouth fettuccine alfredo subtly sweetened with finest Bumthang honey. In short: the ultimate Himalayan rustic-luxe experience at a heavenly location in the Phobjikha Valley.