hotel · Punakha, Bhutan
Hotel Lobesa
budget
Hotel Lobesa is a small, three-star hotel at Lobesa, the junction where the road from Thimphu splits towards Punakha and Wangdue. It has about 13 rooms, most with balconies looking over the terraced fields and the valley. Its size keeps it quiet and the staff attentive. The restaurant serves Bhutanese dishes, Indian food on request and simple Continental options.
The location suits a Punakha itinerary well. Chimi Lhakhang is a short drive and a 20-minute field walk away, Punakha Dzong is about 20–25 minutes by car, and Wangdue Phodrang is close for the drive to Phobjikha. Because Punakha is low and warm, rooms are comfortable in winter without heavy heating. It is a sensible budget choice for couples and small families.
Why we like it
- Balcony rooms over the Punakha rice terraces
- Close to Chimi Lhakhang and the Wangdue road
- Small and quiet
Watch out for
With only about 13 rooms it fills early in festival weeks and cannot take large groups together.
Questions people ask
Good to know
Where is Hotel Lobesa in Punakha
At Lobesa, where the Thimphu road divides towards Punakha and Wangdue, about 20–25 minutes by car from Punakha Dzong. Chimi Lhakhang is close by. The hotel sits on the slope with views over the rice terraces of the lower valley.
Is Hotel Lobesa good for budget travellers
Yes. It is a certified 3-star hotel at roughly ₹3,500–5,500 per room night with breakfast, indicative 2026, which is at the lower end for Punakha. Rooms are simple but clean with balconies. Book early in February–March, when the Punakha festivals fill the valley.
Does Hotel Lobesa serve vegetarian food
Yes. Bhutanese cooking has many vegetarian dishes, such as ema datshi, kewa datshi and red rice, and the kitchen can prepare Indian vegetarian food on request. Tell your guide or the hotel in advance about any dietary needs, including Jain or no-onion requirements.
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per person, twin₹33,500
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per person, twin₹47,000
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