01/06 Corridor, Dewachen Lodge, Gangtey

The buildings at the Dewachen Lodge feature walls of local style hand-cut river rock, and the wood railings reminescent of Bhutanese monasteries.

02/06 View from the restaurant, Dewachen Lodge, Gangtey

The main dining spaces and all rooms at the dewachen have large windows facing the valley where, in winter, rare Black-necked cranes can be seen flying.

03/06 Yathra bedspread, Dewachen Lodge, Gangtey

The colorful bedspreads at the Dewachen Lodge are all painstakingly made by local weavers and colored in natural dyes using traditional methods. The warm material is an intricate blend of sheep wool and yak-hair.

04/06 Front view of the main wing, Dewachen Lodge, Gangtey

The Dewachen Lodge has offered its no-fuss, practical level of comfort and service in the Gangtey valley since the early days of travel and tourism brought international visitors to this high rolling valley at the "gateway to central Bhutan."

05/06 Rear view, the Dewachen Lodge, Gangtey

Early mist rises from the valley floor in Gangtey in front of the Dewachen Lodge, a typical scene most times of the year.

06/06 Morning at the restaurant

Video of a bright and sunny morning at the restaurant of the Gangtey Lodge.

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DEWACHEN LODGE

The Gangtey Dewachen Lodge: A traditional property high on local charm–with panoramic views

A beautiful lodge built in the traditional style using river boulders and wood from the region, the Dewachen Lodge offers expansive views of the beautiful Gangtey valley. The lodge features colorful blankets woven from wool and yak hair that is the region’s specialty. Spacious interiors with large wooden beams and wood-paneled walls makes this one of the coziest places to stay in Bhutan.

🏯 $0: Bhutan Himalaya Preferred Lodge (no additional cost)

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At Bhutan Himalaya Expeditions we offer a carefully curated selection of Bhutanese-owned lodges around which we build most of our trips. We believe our business supports the hopes and dreams of our homegrown Bhutanese entrepreneurs and entities whose success is vital to the strength and resilience of Bhutan's economy. Such businesses are often family-owned and operated so your journey makes a big difference in supporting the livelihoods of Bhutanese people, including the workers, farmers and producers who supply the lodges and provide the lodge's guest services.

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The Gangtey Dewachen Lodge: A traditional property high on local charm–with panoramic views

🏯 $0: Bhutan Himalaya Preferred Lodge (no additional cost)

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