FAMILY | The Bhutan Mountain Resort

OUR FAMILY

THE DREAMS OF OUR FATHER

The Bhutan Mountain Resort Family has deep roots in the Bumthang region. Originally from the Tang Valley, our family has long held ownership interests in the heart of Jakar Valley.

Known formerly as the Bumthang Mountain Lodge, our family resort was one of the very first establishments in Central Bhutan to offer relaxed and homely comfort to international visitors.

Today, completing the vision laid out by our late father, Karma Tobden, we have updated and expanded our resort to meet the needs of high-end travelers without compromising on family comfort and friendliness.Experience a stay with us to truly understand why Bhutanese families are known for their thoughtfulness, hospitality and grace.

MEET SOME OF OUR FAMILY MEMBERS

Tenzin Yangdon, the only daughter of late Karma Tobden, is Reservations Manager and Chief Onsite Operator of the Bhutan Mountain Resort. Tenzin is a graduate of International Tourism and Hospitality Management. She studied hospitality industry services in the US and Thailand.

~ Tenzin Yangdon Tobden, Chief Onsite Operator of Bhutan Mountain Resort

Ugyen Phuntsho, Oldest son of the Mountain Resort Family, and Eldest Brother.

Ugyen Phuntsho is the eldest son of late Karma Tobden. While he primarily runs and manages the family’s Bukhari plant in Jakar, he is also responsible for stepping in as needed at the resort in various advisory capacities as logistics manager, construction management and expansion and renovations at the resort.

~ Ugyen Phuntsho Tobden, Resort Logistics & Expansion

Tenzin Norbu Tobden, Youngest Brother

Tenzin Norbu, formerly the baby of the family, graduated from the valley's Jakar High School at the top of his class and is now an MD, working toward becoming a specialized physician.

~ Tenzin Norbu Tobden, Apple of the Family’s Eye

Ama (or Ashi), Matriarch of Bhutan Mountain Resort

Ama, or Ashi, is the Matriarch of Bhutan Mountain Resort. She guides the next generation of the resort’s owners with her gentle hand and still heads up the kitchen and back-of-house services. She is still the first up and the last to close for the night. She is the moving light and spirit behind the Bhutan Mountain Resort and is beloved to all who know her.

~ Ama (Ashi), Founder

Yuedruk, Second youngest 'Baby of the Family'

Yuedruk, son of Tenzin Yangdon and Kinley Rabgyel, keeps every one lively and smiling at the resort!

~ Yuedruk Rabyel Tobden, Chief Happiness Officer

Baby Singye (in the arms of older brother, Yuedruk),
Baby Singye is the newest addition to the Mountain Resort Family, and a source of unending joy and laughter.

Karma Tobden (Late), Founder-Bhutan Mountain Resort

Bhutan Mountain Resort was founded by our late father, the well-known Bumthang Engineer, Entrepreneur and Community Leader, Karma Tobden. Besides the resort our late father began and was responsible for a number of socially progressive endeavors in our home region of Tang Valley in Central Bhutan and manufacturing the famous Bukhari iron wood-burning stoves of Bhutan, popular all across the country. Even though the main buildings were completed by the children after his passing, our father’s vision is what gave birth to this place we call home.

~ Karma Tobden (Late), Founder

Kinley, Rabgyel, Bhutan Mountain Resort, Son-in-law

Kinley Rabgyel, business entrepreneur and longtime insider to Bhutan’s travel and tourism industry, is married to Tenzin Yangdon Tobden and supports overall resort management with the rest of the family.

Thinley Namgyel, the second eldest son of late Karma Tobden, responsible for the expansion of facilities at the resort was for many years the democratically elected National Assembly Member from the Tang Valley. Today, besides his other business endeavors, Thinley guides and oversees facilities maintenance, construction and expansion at the resort.

~ Thinley Namgyel Tobden, Resort Facilities Management & Expansion

Baby Singye (held by older brother Yuedruk), is the newest addition to the family