Amankora Staff

Amankora Thimphu

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October 29th 2007
As some of you know and some of you might not, the reason Shane and I came out to Bhutan was that Shane got a job with Amankora. Amankora is the name for the five Aman lodges located in Bhutan. There is a lodge in Paro, Thimphu, Punakha, Gangtey, and Bumthang. We will get a chance to stay at them all in December which should be quite an experience in wealth. They are very high-end. I walk up ... read more

Asia » Bhutan » Thimphu

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In 1865, Britain and Bhutan signed the Treaty of Sinchulu, under which Bhutan would receive an annual subsidy in exchange for ceding some border land. Under British influence, a monarchy was set up in 1907; three years later, a treaty was signed wher... ... read more