&Beyond will launch its first fully owned and managed property in Asia when &Beyond Punakha River Lodge opens in September.
The lodge will be located in the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan on the banks of the Mo Chu River in the Punakha Valley. The site will offer easy access to the Khamsum Yuelley Namgyal Chorten, and have uninterrupted views of the Himalayas.
Its riverside setting will be ideal for alfresco lunches and beach activities, such as yoga, massages and swimming.
The lodge will feature six tented suites, a two-bedroom villa with a private pool and a one-bedroom villa with a plunge pool or hot tub, depending on the season.
The tented suites will be available from US$890 (R15 757) per night, the one-bedroom villa from US$1 200 (R21 245) per villa per night, and the two-bedroom villa from US$1 960 (R34 700) per villa per night.
The lodge will also feature a suspension bridge over the river and a selection of walking trails. A variety of activities and experiences will be available, including cycling, river rafting and kayaking, nature hikes and birding.
Nearby attractions include the famous Punakha Dzong historical site, as well as the Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup Nunnery.
