HOTEL RIVER VALLEY
Hotel River Valley, Punakha is our second hotel from Hotel Rivervalley in Olakha, Thimphu. It is an intimate 41 room hotel featuring the most exclusive rooms with a view with an enviable
location in Gumkhamo, Punakha. Our hotel is located 2 minute’s drive away from Khuruthang town and 4.5 km away from the Punakha Dzong, the magnificent fortress. This puts you within striking distance of the country’s great cultural landmark in Bhutan.
The best thing about our hotel is the surreal view of khuruthang valley, Pho Chhu, Mo Chhu river and the majestic mountains and valleys covering the vicinity. The sound of the river flowing calms our guests and some of them have in fact extended their stay in our hotel. Thus, the location of our hotel has served us an advantage over other hotels and resorts in Punakha. We offer luxury travel experiences that truly immerse guests in the elusive essence of Bhutan, its culture, landscape and religion.
The property consists of 26 deluxe rooms, 14 Executive Deluxe rooms and one service apartment. All rooms are well furnished with WIFI and with a panoramic view of the region. We have a spacious and well-equipped fitness centre, massage and spa, big conference hall, dining, lobby, cafeteria and huge courtyard with outdoor dining and bar services. We also cater to wedding ceremonies, birthday parties, promotion parties, meetings, retreats, seminars and catering services.
Where Cuisine Meets Calm
Start your morning with warm herbal tea and sunrise views.
End your day with a nourishing, soulful meal under starlit skies.
Our Restaurant is unique with the ability to serve our guests with food of their preference, by our well-trained chefs and team members. We serve Traditional Bhutanese food, Indian, Chinese, Continental and American cuisines. We serve all kinds of drinks in our Cozy Bar, which is unique for its traditional decorations.
You can enjoy soothing Bhutanese music or all classes of music of their choices.
🌿 Culinary Highlights:
A curated selection of Bhutanese, Continental, and Asian cuisines
Daily menus featuring seasonal, farm-fresh produce
Dishes prepared with minimal oil, refined for both taste and health
Vegetarian, vegan, and wellness-focused options available on request
Herbal teas, fresh juices, and Himalayan infusions
🧑🍳 Our Kitchen Team:
Led by passionate local chefs, our kitchen team takes pride in blending Bhutanese tradition with international hospitality standards. Whether it’s a comforting bowl of ema datshi or a delicately grilled trout, each meal reflects our commitment to quality and care.
What’s nearby
Lunch near riverside
Trail around riverside
Divine Monastery (Chimi Lhakhang)- 10 min drive
Kaja Throm/Farmer’s market – Walking distance
Garuda Cafe (riverside) – Walking distance
Punakha Dzong – 7 min drive
Suspension bridge – 15 min drive
Khamsum Yueling Monastery (base point) – 30 min drive
River Rafting – 25 min drive
Wangdue Dzong – 20 min drive
🌐 Additional Amenities
- High-speed Wi-Fi throughout the property
- On-call concierge and 24/7 service support
- Room service and daily housekeeping
- Free parking space
- Bonfire setups on request
- Pickup/drop facilities (on prior arrangement)
- Indoor/Outdoor Bar
- Executive Deluxe Rooms
- Cafeteria
- Indoor & outdoor Restaurant
- In-house laundry
- Big Conference Hall
- Courtyard for events
- hotelRiverValley.com
- +975 17114929
- hotelrivervalleypunakha@gmail.com