Wangdue EcoLodge

Love the philosophy and everything that has been done with the place. Wonderful view of the mountains and Wangdue Dzong from the dining area and rooms. Such friendly hosts! We were well-fed with organic and homegrown food for all of our meals.

This is a place you want to stay in, if you like intimate, quiet places and love waking up to scenic views. The location is beautiful, and it is easy to access the rest of the spots like the Punakha fortress, Wangdue fortress, etc. You must try your hands at Bhutanese cooking. Dawa, the chef, is a master and she effortlessly guides you to some simple yet delicious bhutanese dishes. My favourite was preparing the banana flower cheese (veg) prep. The staff sets a warm and friendly tone, with Kezang (manager) ready to address any issue, Dawa preparing comfort- home cooked meals and Jimmy setting up the place with care. The rooms are spacious, with a lovely and generous balcony. The bathroom is fitted with modern hardware and has hot water. Do explore the area over a stroll around the windmills, or simply sit in the balcony for hours watching the paddy fields below and the hills in front. Tip: Carry mosquito repellant cream/spray. The rooms have the plugged in vaporisers but they aren't effective against the very adamant insects vying for some new blood! Carry your own toiletries, and a pair of slippers.

Beautiful property, scenic views, perfect weather, perfect hosts. Place is very calm serene and peaceful. Food was delicious. Hosts were very welcoming and helpful. If you’re in Punakha this property is highly recommended. Warm and pleasant stay!

Lovely cozy room with spectacular view of river valley and local dzong. Note: road to get here is 20 mins of gravel switchbacks but my driver had no problem. Food was good.

We stayed for a night at the ecolodge before our transit to Paro. An amazing location , very kind staff & great room. We had the view of the wangdue fortress from our room and it just gets better once the night falls. The food was excellent , they served us chocolate mint tea at our welcome, homegrown at their lodge. The dinner was a spread of Bhutanese food with very fresh ingredients. Overall, we loved our stay and we would definitely recommend this place .

Beautiful, tranquil setting, would highly recommend staying here. The road here is something else, unpaved & narrow but the end goal is well worth it. Wonderful host & very friendly staff, we were made very welcome. Great local Bhutanese food. Wonderful appointed rooms with great scenery over looking the valley & Dzong. We really enjoyed our time here & wish we had longer here!

Amazing stay with extremely friendly staff. They make food with their own produce from the farm. The rooms are very spacious and the view from the balcony is definitely worth it! Try to reach the place early before sunset to make the best use of the experience.

Stay at Wangdue Ecolodge was one of the most memorable experiences for me and my husband. We were there for 2 nights and it was simply lovely. The entire place is very efficiently managed by a team of 5 people. The manager and his wife are very cordial and hospitable. The bathroom is very spacious and beautiful..one could spend hours there....the balcony is also very spacious and offers a lovely view of the mountains. The lodge is clean and well maintained. Last but not the least the food is very clean and delicious. We were served local Bhutanese cuisine such as feddlehead fry, squash fry and various types of Datshi (potatoes, mushrooms, cauliflower) and fresh fruit for dessert. Definitely a must visit !!

We were travelling independently and arrived by taxi, very easy to arrange. Amazing food and very friendly welcoming owners and staff. My husband enjoyed an impromptu cooking lesson in the kitchen. We hiked from here, in all directions, without a guide, with no worries about getting lost. Very peaceful place in a lovely setting, definitely recommend to others.