Inside the temple, the statue of the goddess rides a dragon in one of her five manifestations. The dragon is a national symbol of the country.
The surrounding hill and natural vegetation provide a peaceful respite. The hotel also offers a hot stone-bath facility in its backyard.
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Gangtey palace also featured in the National Geographic 1914, “Castles in the Air”, Experiences and Journeys in Unknown Bhutan, by John Claude White.
The palace offers a bird’s eye view of the beautiful Paro valley on all three sides adorned with lush green paddy fields.
An expert architect of the time, Zow Gendey was called to build his palace. Zow Gendey is also believed to have influenced major Bhutanese architectural designs in Paro valley and across the country.
I was originally skeptical of staying here, but once we arrived, I am very happy. Our room was very big with amazing Bhutanese furnishing and artwork. The bathroom was a little funky, but manageable. The staff was wonderful, the food delicious. The view from the restaurant and grounds was spectacular. We stayed as part of an amazing tour of Bhutan with Silver Dragon Adventures and our excellent guide Palden. I highly recommend this hotel and Bhutan!
Beautiful heritage hotel and well-located
Gangtey Palace in Paro was my last stop in my trip and whilst the room was the smallest among the three hotels I stayed in, it was the most well-decorated in the traditional Bhutanese style. My room had a view of the Paro Dzong, Ta Dzong and Paro Valley and I could watch the view for a long time.