Jambayang Resort

Thimphu


On the east bank of the Wang Chhu, Jambayang Resort sprawls over a series of buildings linked by pathways on the hillside above town. Rooms are comfortable rather than luxurious but the restaurant and terraces looking over the valley are a big asset. The location is quiet and the welcome friendly.


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