About the Homestay

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Our family lives in a 5 bed house in Paro Bhutan in the village of Shaba.
The house is set in the middle of a fruit garden. We have a large kitchen and dining area and a big living room that opens into a lovely conservatory. We have a large garden and grow our own vegetables. We have a cow and 20 hens that provide us with fresh milk and fresh eggs.
We have no children living with us they are away from home.
Bhutan is a safe place and our home even more safer.
I love cooking and gardening and we assure you of plenty of warm hospitality.

My Pets

Dog, Fish

House Facilities
  • Garden
  • Computer
  • Laundry
  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Parking
  • TV
  • Internet Access

Bedrooms available for booking

Minimum stay is for 1 night

Maximum stay is for 365 nights

Available for given dates

Long stay? If you have a reoccuring schedule where days in the week do not require accommodation, you can unselect those days below. This will inform the host and reduce the price of your stay.

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Penzom
From 2,880 Nu. per night
Twin Room
Sleeps 2

Bathroom ensuite (within room)
1 Double, 1 Single Bed

Bedroom availableNot available for dates

A big room suitable for single, double or twin sharing. Overlooks the garden and Paro river, Shaba village and paddy fields below.

Facilities
  • Desk and Lamp
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Dresser / Drawers
  • Closet / Wardrobe
  • Bedside Locker / Nightstand
  • Carpet / Moquette
  • Mirror
 1 guest
2 guests
Nightly Price
3,600 Nu.
4,000 Nu.
Weekly Price
22,680 Nu.
25,200 Nu.
Monthly price
86,400 Nu.
96,000 Nu.
Blue Poppy
From 3,100 Nu. per night
Double Room
Sleeps 2

Bathroom shared (with family / other guests)
1 Double Bed

Bedroom availableNot available for dates

Large double room suitable for single, couple or twin sharing. Great view of mountains and valleys and garden court yard.

Facilities
  • Desk and Lamp
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • TV
  • Dresser / Drawers
  • Closet / Wardrobe
  • Bedside Locker / Nightstand
  • Carpet / Moquette
 1 guest
2 guests
Nightly Price
3,100 Nu.
3,400 Nu.
Cypress
From 3,100 Nu. per night
Double Room
Sleeps 2

Bathroom ensuite (within room)
1 Double Bed

Bedroom availableNot available for dates

Large double room suitable for single, couple or twin sharing. Great view of mountains and valleys and next to Monastery with a cypress tree outside.

Facilities
  • TV
  • Dresser / Drawers
  • Closet / Wardrobe
  • Bedside Locker / Nightstand
  • Carpet / Moquette
 1 guest
2 guests
Nightly Price
3,100 Nu.
3,400 Nu.
Rhododendron
From 3,100 Nu. per night
Double Room
Sleeps 2

Bathroom ensuite (within room)
1 Double Bed

Bedroom availableNot available for dates

Large double room suitable for single, couple or twin sharing. Great view of mountains and valleys and next to Monastery.

Facilities
  • Desk and Lamp
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • TV
  • Dresser / Drawers
  • Bedside Locker / Nightstand
  • Carpet / Moquette
 1 guest
2 guests
Nightly Price
3,100 Nu.
3,400 Nu.
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About the Area

Our house is located above the Shaba Middle Secondary School.
We are 13kms away from Paro town and 12minutes drive from Paro International airport.

Local Area Facilities
  • Park
  • Gym
  • Cinema
  • Museum
  • Shopping Centre
  • Horse Stables
  • Health club
  • Fishing
  • Restaurant
  • Bus Stop
  • Hospital

Meals

Hosts can offer a complimentary light breakfast at their discretion. All other meals, including a full breakfast, might incur an additional cost, if offered. Meals and any additional payment should be arranged directly with your host.

Included in the stay
  • Complimentary Light Breakfast
  • Use of Kitchen

House Rules

Please enjoy your stay and be at home!

Smoking Rules

Your host is a non-smoker.

Smoking is allowed outdoors only.

9 Reviews

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    India
    Age 55 - 64

    5 hearts
    July 2019

    Excellent time spent. Ms Thinley is an incredible host who made us feel at home from the time we reached till we left. Would surely love to go back once again.

    Host reply
    Homestay Host Family Thinley in ,

    My experience as a hostess with Homestay has been blessed with great visits and my guests take out the best from me. Thank you Anjan, Mikakshi and Anandi. Looking forward to having you over again.

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    Bosnia and Herzegovina
    Age 45 - 54

    5 hearts
    May 2019

    The house is wonderful, with a beautiful garden around and spectacular view to the surrounding mountains, valleys and the river. The food was spectacular – nothing I tried in restaurants either in Thimphu or in Paro could be compared with the meals I had here. But what truly distinguish this place is a genuine feel-at-home atmosphere, which enables you to feel connected to the environment, to become aware of the rhythm of everyday life. In a very short time I felt to be entirely accepted, not as a tourist, but as a family member. With a little help of my hosts, I had an opportunity to see some exclusive events as a Buddhist temple inaugural ceremony and a baby blessing ritual, to hang out with wonderful local people, to visit the famous "Tiger's Nest" accompanied by the best local guide… This place has crawled into my heart, I just hope that I’ll be lucky enough to come again.

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    Host reply
    Homestay Host Family Thinley in ,

    Hello Asmir,

    It was such a pleasure having you as a part of my family . I am so glad to know the joy you had too.

    I am looking forward to seeing you again. It would be a pleasure as like I had told you earlier, there is so much more to be discovered and experienced.

    'Lok Jay gay'. Goodbye in Bhutanese vocabulary is non-existent. It actually means see you again!!!

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    India
    Age 25 - 34

    5 hearts
    October 2017

    We were mighty excited about the Paro leg of our journey and were hoping for a quiet, warm and comfortable place to stay at for those two days. Thinley's homestay was all that and MUCH more! Thinley welcomed us like one would an old friend. She's got to be one of the coolest people we've ever met. We chatted over a generous spread of breakfast each morning (she's an exceptional cook, by the way), and she and her husband went out of their way to guide us around town and even drove us to the market once. The house itself is a tiny little paradise and if Bhutan is your escape from the city, this homestay teleports you to another world. We hated leaving and can't wait to go back. We'd recommend Thinley's place in a heartbeat to everyone who's planning to visit Paro.

    Aditya/ Swati

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    India
    Age 65 - 74

    5 hearts
    October 2017

    Very warm n gracious host. Couldn't be better choice

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    India
    Age 25 - 34

    5 hearts
    May 2017

    Mrs. Thinley Dem epitomizes the hospitality and friendly nature of Bhutanese people. She ensured that I had a comfortable stay at Paro. Although the place of slightly off the main town, the location of the house on a hilltop with a beautiful garden around compensates for that. A perfect place for couples, and group travelers, to spend some peaceful time in nature's lap. Mrs. Dem's benevolence and amicable nature will definitely make your trip memorable.

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    Host reply
    Homestay Host Family Thinley in ,

    Thank you Subhojit, for taking the time to write this review and sharing your thoughts and experiences.
    I have to say I have been very lucky with my reservations, having good clients enhances the effort that I as a host am compelled to be my best! Thank you.

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    India
    Age 25 - 34

    5 hearts
    May 2017

    I visited Bhutan with a few friends and stayed at Thinley's homestay in Paro during the annual spring festival in April.

    She and her husband are everything you can expect from a host and more. Before reaching Bhutan, she gave us useful tips (weather, important things to carry, acceptance of currency, etc) that would make our lives as tourists much easier.

    Upon reaching their place, we were treated to an elaborate and delicious dinner, which was surprising since technically only breakfast was included. Their house is pretty, spacious, clean and well maintained. It is a short drive from Paro town. During our stay, they helped to streamline our itinerary and gave their expert opinion on places to visit and things to do.

    Overall, Thinley's house was a home away from home and I would highly recommend it to anyone seeking accommodation in Paro.

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    Host reply
    Homestay Host Family Thinley in ,

    Thank you Mayanc for taking the time not just to write the review but for such a lovely one. It takes two hands to clap and three of you gave us no other option than being at our best! I felt like I had my children home!! Take care always. Love and blessings.

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    India
    Age 45 - 54

    5 hearts
    June 2016

    It was a great experience to be staying with The inlet at her home. She is very caring and we never felt that we were staying as a guest with her. She made us feel at home and we really enjoyed staying with her. Would love to visit her again when we visit Paro.

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    India
    Age 75+

    5 hearts
    October 2015

    The homestay was just superb. Thinley is a grand hostess who believes in the giving more than what the guest expected. The rooms are clean , air heated and homely. Come all and enjoy.

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    India
    Age 35 - 44

    5 hearts
    October 2014

    Bhutan saved the best for last for me. I chose to stay in Paro as I didnt find a room in Thimpu but I wish I had a lot more time at their lovely home. Its a heaven tucked away on a mountain top. The elegant Thinley and Pasang are a lovely couple and warm hosts - they take the Bhutanese hospitality to a different level. My stay here was better than any of the hotels put together. Thinley and Pasang maintain a fabulous home with a beautiful garden overlooking the mountain .They both are also great cooks and fed me some real Bhutanese treats. Definitely recommend this experience to everyone who comes to Bhutan.

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