Join travel journalist Chris Schalkx as he checks in to andBeyond Punakha River Lodge, Bhutan.
Its an activity-rich destination full of hikes, rafting, mountain biking, and fishing.
The idea was to bring in the real Bhutan, Sarma says.
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It needed to feel wild and not too manicured.
Tents lend themselves well to this immersion into the wilderness, without leaving a carbon-heavy footprint on the land.
), licks of brass, and vintage carpets adding a pop of color.
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The ensuite bathroom eschewed canvas walls for gray slate and stacked sandstone.
Not cheap, but a fair bit more affordable than the other five-star competitors in the valley.
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Chris Schalkx/Travel + Leisure
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