Ama's Farmstay- The Perfect Blend of Love, Hospitality and Tradition 

When you have been on the road for a while, and by 'on the road' I mean driving or riding, battling the cold December chills bordering on 0ºC and being hungry and tired, all you can think of is a nice warm bed, food and rest. By the time we made it to Ama's Farmstay it was around 11 pm in the night and the two kind caretakers from Ama's, Rinchen and her friend, waited for us out in the cold on the road to guide us, in case we missed the turn to the homestay.

We quickly parked our bikes inside, ( lot of parking space), unpacked our saddle bags and headed upstairs. I had only seen the pictures of the rooms online and pictures don't do justice at all. The rooms were super cozy, complete with wooden floors, wooden ceilings, heaters, side tables, wardrobes and the walls were adorned with traditional Bhutanese art and paint decor.

Ama's is a humble, pet-friendly and kid-friendly home that will take care of you and cater to all your needs with a smile. I cannot and will not give you a generic description of the property, because it deserves more than just a checklist of all the amenities. It deserves kindness, respect, and love because that is exactly what they give you.

Ideal for

Ama's is perfect for people travelling in groups and even couples, the Family Room is ideal for a group of four, while the rest of 3 rooms are cosy and big enough for two people.

And if you are the kind of traveller that likes a bit of local influence then you might consider staying here for all these other reasons:

If you love dogs you should stay here.

If you love good, homely food you should stay here.

If you love a cosy bed and the feeling of being home, you should stay here.

If you love to mingle with the locals, you should stay here.

If you want to enjoy unadulterated views of the mountains and the fields, you should stay here.

If you want to experience true Bhutanese hospitality, you should stay here.

This was my first time in Bhutan and I already felt at home, I could enjoy a chai and conversations with my friends, stroll around the little village, go out to the backyard and enjoy a bonfire, huddle together and enjoy a good local peach wine and just spend endless hours playing with these adorable furry friends.

I had booked 3 rooms for our group and while there are plenty of other places in Paro, I wanted something that was slightly offbeat and homely. Also, why stay in a room when you can live in an entire house?

At Ama's we also got to live like locals, interact with them and try warm, delicious Bhutanese food prepared by a lovely chef, who would greet us every morning and ask us what we would like to try!

We would all huddle together every morning and look forward to the amazing homely breakfast, if it was soft eggs, toast and marmalade on one day the next day we were served delicious Parantha's and hearty soupy porridge with vegetables and meat, accompanied by hot coffee and tea.

The cost:

Family Room-Easily accommodate a family of four ₹2300-3200

Double Room with Mountain View- ₹ 1600

Economy Room- ₹1000- ₹1200

What to do here-

Guests can enjoy bonfire at night and a barbecue party can also be arranged on request.

Cycling is another great way to explore the village and can be arranged on request.

Things to see and do in Paro-

Another great option for a day trip is Chelela Pass which is around 40 km from the homestay and is at an elevation of 13000 ft. The is one of the highest motorable pass in Bhutan and also one of the most stunning ones because of the prayers flags, the pine and rhododendron forest that trail the entire road.