The Name
The inspiration for the name of the eco-lodge comes from the rare Ward’s Trogon.The Ward’s Trogon is an extremely elusive bird known to reside in temperate and subtropical forests across the Himalayas, Myanmar, and Vietnam. However, due to habitat loss and degradation, the Ward’s Trogon has been listed on the list of globally endangered birds. Yongkola, the location of the eco-lodge, is
one of the few places in the world where one can catch a glimpse of the Ward’s Trogon unperturbed in its natural habitat. The Location
Yongkola, where Trogon Villa is located, lies in between Bumthang and Mongar. It is 142 kilometers away from Jakar and 56 kilometers away from the town of Mongar. Yongkola has long been recognized as one of the hotspots for birding in Asia. The eco-lodge provides a picturesque view of the beautiful rolling hills of Yongkola while being conveniently located next to the highway. There are many reasons for choosing Yongkola as the location upon which Trogon Villa has been built. Aside from being one of the premier spots in the country for carrying out bird watching activities, the eco-lodge also offers a timely respite for tourists plying the long and arduous Bumthang to Mongar route. Trogon Villa’s location amidst the fertile farmlands also guarantees a steady supply of fresh and organic vegetables from the farms of the local community, thus creating a synergy that will benefit both parties. Facilities and Hospitality Services
Trogon Villa is a small and cozy eco-lodge that provides the comfort and luxury expected of a 3-star boutique hotel meant to cater to tourists. With only twelve rooms (8 twin rooms and 4 doubles), Trogan Villa is better placed to react to the demands and needs of guests as its limited capacity will enable it to focus its energies towards providing quality service. Unlike large hotels that cater to a significant number of guests, Trogan Villa takes into consideration the preference of guests and provides service that is personalized to fulfill the needs and demands of each individual guest. Trogan Villa also takes full advantage of the breathtaking vistas offered by the beautiful rolling hills of Yongkola, and has a large patio on which guests will be able to sit and relax while taking in the beautiful scenery around them. All rooms are spacious and fitted with all the required amenities such as comfortable beds, clean and dry bathrooms with running hot and cold water, a water boiler and tea bags for making some tea, “do not disturb signs”, and luggage racks. The restaurant offers a limited but exquisite selection of Continental and Bhutanese cuisine. The Villa also has a fully stocked bar with an assortment of imported and domestically produced liquor on the shelves. The bar is open for service six times a week, with Tuesday serving as a ‘dry day’ during which the bar will not serve any alcoholic beverages. The eco-lodge also offers other services such as an overnight laundry service and room service.
