Zhiwa Ling Heritage in Paro, which is one of Bhutan’s few Bhutanese-owned luxury hotels, has joined the RARE Community, which consists of some of the finest conscious luxury owner-run hotels, retreats, lodges and camps in the Indian subcontinent.
From its traditional Bhutanese architecture to its elegant temple made with 450-year-old timbers to its Swedish under-floor heating, Zhiwa Ling Heritage seamlessly combines past and present in all areas of operation. Over 60 local artisans worked on Zhiwa Ling’s interiors and design, featuring ornate wooden carvings, cornices, hand-knotted rugs, intricate stonework, local art and crafts.
Regarding their association with RARE India, Zhiwa Ling Heritage’s Managing Director Kezang Dorji said, “Through this partnership, we will have access to their specialized expertise, increase our efficiency and productivity, save costs, and reach out to new markets. We look forward to working together and offering our guests an even more exceptional experience.”
Speaking about the latest entrant in the RARE Community, RARE India’s Head of Sustainability Shobhana Jain said,“We are excited to promote Bhutan once again as part of RARE with Zhiwa Ling Heritage Hotel in Paro. Bhutan, as a destination, has always promoted value-based tourism, adhering to aspects of responsible tourism that we, at RARE, believe in. Zhiwa Ling comes in strongly, as a fully Bhutanese owned hotel, focused on ensuring that a light footprint is all that a traveller leaves behind.”
