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Amangiri – Last minute cancel

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Oooh, Amazing last-minute cancel at the luxurious iconic Amangiri for these dates: April 19-22.

One of my VV favorite Aman properties overlooking the starkly beautiful desert scenery and the Southwest’s iconic flat-topped mesa rock formations, Amangiri (‘peaceful mountain’) is located in the USA’s Grand Circle region. Five national parks, numerous national monuments and the Navajo Nation Reservation, the largest Native American reservation in the United States, surround the resort.

The 3,472 square feet Amangiri Suite features a large private lap pool with floating steps, an expansive sun deck with outdoor dining areas and a sky terrace, all with magnificent Utah desert views. Sanskrit for “Peaceful Mountain.” 746 square feet interior plus 2996 square feet of external space giving a total livable space of 3742 square feet. Amangiri Suite, located in the Desert Wing, Average Nightly Rate: $5,900.00.

Views of undulating dunes and plateaus with private swimming pool and large terraces.
Amangiri Pool

Guest entry to the Amangiri Suite is through a spacious courtyard with lounging chairs that extends around the suite to an expansive swimming pool and terrace. The swimming pool measures 61 feet by 11 feet and the terrace provides two daybeds, four sun lounges and built-in lounge seating with dining table. The interior of the suite follows the flow of the guest suites however with two bathrooms, one containing twin showers and the other a bathtub. Separating the two bathing areas is a breezeway that connects the desert lounge with the swimming pool terrace. Rising from the entrance courtyard are steps that lead to a sky terrace with a double day bed for lounging in the day or star gazing in the evenings. The Amangiri Suite enjoys more than 3740 square feet of living space.

Amangiri Suite Terrace & Pool
Amangiri Suite Terrace & Pool

Sun deck with four sun loungers, built-in lounge seating, dining area.

Fire pit

Private sky terrace with large day bed

Private courtyard entrance and breezeway. King-size bed

Living area with reading chairs, writing desk

Bathroom with twin rain showers, soaking tub

Twin vanities, dressing areas, separate toilet

Wi-Fi, TV, DVD player, sound system, safe. Air-conditioning, underfloor heating

Personal bar

Complimentary Suite Inclusions

Breakfast, lunch and dinner for two guests per suite (Inclusive of non-alcoholic beverages)

Mini-Fridge (Inclusive of non-alcoholic beverages)

Private transfers to and from Page Airport

Wireless internet

Guided group hikes, daily 

Use of Fitness Center and Water Pavilion including Steam Room, Sauna, Cold Plunge Pool and Step Pool (heated to 102 ˚F in winter & cool in summer)

Daily Fitness Class

Self-guided on property hikes

Custom itinerary planning services

Taxes and Service Charge

Room rates are subject to 6.95% sales tax (7.1% sales tax starting April 1, 2019), 4.57% occupancy tax, 4.57% transient room tax and 10% service charge. Food and beverage are subject to a 6.95% sales tax, 1% restaurant tax and 18% service charge. 

Spa services are subject to 18% service charge. All activities are subject to a 10% service charge.

 Location: Situated on 600 acres in Canyon Point, Southern Utah

• Tucked into a protected valley with sweeping views toward Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument

• 25-minute drive from the nearest town of Page, Arizona

• 15-minute drive to the shores of Lake Powell • Backed by a lofty rock escarpment

Getting There

• 25-minute drive from Page Municipal Airport • Other airports nearby include St. George,

Utah; Flagstaff and Phoenix, Arizona; and Las Vegas, Nevada

• Vehicle transfers available between Amangiri and St. George, Flagstaff, Phoenix and Las Vegas

We can organize a jet charter as well!

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Lighting 108 Butterlamps Sacred Kyichu Lhakhang

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Sacred Kyichu Lhakhang Grounds, Paro Bhutan
Sacred Kyichu Lhakhang, Paro Bhutan

Just outside Amankora Paro is one of the oldest and most important temples dating back to the 7th Century, the Sacred Kyichu Lhakhang. On the temple grounds of the sacred and incredible Kyichu Lhaklang, is a unique round building where the Butterlamps are made and lit.

Lighting 108 Butterlamps is an experience of a lifetime. The Butterlamp or karme represents the dispelling of the darkness of ignorance. The lighting ceremony is an offering of light to the deities and is one of the most common means of increasing one’s merit. It also helps focus the mind and aid meditation. A tranquil location for this ritual, especially on the day of the First Snowfall in Bhutan, a National Holiday.  

It is believed that ignorance creates darkness on a physical and mental level. Hence by offering Butterlamp as the place lightens up it will let you move from darkness to light and ignorance to wisdom on a mental and physical level. This is done in a very spiritual manner, the person who offers the lamps whispers or murmurs a prayer after the lamps are lit.

Butterlamps are utilized in many monasteries throughout the Himalayas. The lamps traditionally burn clarified yak butter, but now often use vegetable oil or vanaspati ghee.

According to the Root Tantra of Chakrasamvara, “If you wish for sublime realization, offer hundreds of lights”. The monks in the monastery manage the actual lamps, taking extreme care to avoid starting one of the devastating fires which have damaged many monasteries over the years.

Lighting 108 Butterlamps, Kyichu Lhakhang Paro Bhutan

Kyichu Lhakhang location is in the north of Paro town. It is one of the ancient, quiet and beautiful temples in Bhutan, it is considered to be the sacred Jewel of Bhutan.

As one walks toward Kyichu Lhakhang, the environment is quiet and serene. An ancient monastery is a place that you will find elderly pilgrims often walking around the temple as they spin the prayers wheels, always walking in a clockwise pattern.

Lighting 108 Butterlamps, Kyichu Lhakhang Paro Bhutan

The Kyichu Lhakang conceals the statue of Jowo Jamba originally from the 7th century. The icon is one of the greatest treasure of the valley. There is also another statue of Chenrezig outside the shrine that has 1000 arms and 11 heads. The wooden floor has grooves worn by the generations of prostrators and the main entrance door is coated with gold. Kyichu Lhakhang holds ancient relics and the floor of the main temple constructed with wood decorated with turquoise and other precious stones and gems.

Lighting 108 Butterlamps, Kyichu Lhakhang Paro Bhutan

On the outside of the temple, there are two orange trees that bear fruits throughout the year. There are also monk houses, prayer wheels, Lenza script on tiny prayer wheels.

 On the outside of the temple, there are two orange trees that bear fruits throughout the year.
Sacred Kyichu Lhakhang, Paro Bhutan

Kyichu Lhakhang is a place of art and culture that is very important to historians, art connoisseurs and visitors all around the globe. The oldest monastery is an incredible place for a visit.

We were blessed by a snowy afternoon for our Butterlamp lighting, adding to the serene surreal experience in a chilly round structure, the first architecture of this style we had encountered in Bhutan. 

Leaving the Temple compound in a gentle snowfall, we passed a single monk making his way into the peaceful grounds for his afternoon prayers. Perhaps an appropriate departure to our extraordinary exploratory Amankora Journey. 

Solo Monk entering Sacred Kyichu Lhakhang 

On each arrival at an Amankora Bhutan resort, you are provided with a list of optional excursions, an intimate method of learning about the history and culture of Bhutan and its people.

Blessings.