It felt like a mystery tour. We were heading for the brand new Nak-Sel Boutique Hotel and Spa. The sun was setting as we drove up narrow rutted dusty roads. A cow herder, on his cell phone, got his cattle out of the way in order that we could pass. My thoughts at this point are how did they ever build a hotel of any description using these winding pot-holed roads?

And there standing majestically on the hill, stood this magnificent glowing Bhutanese hotel. The view is spectacular. So is the solitude. Elaborate hand-carved pillars and beautiful stonework exemplify the essence of Bhutan. Main construction materials for Nak-Sel are indigenous and locally purchased. Traditional windows, mud-bricks, framework and even furniture were locally crafted right there in Ngoba Village, connecting Nak-Sel to the community, the earth and the surrounding forest.