Taktsang, also known as Tigers Nest, is one of Bhutan’s most famous spots, and it’s not hard to see why. Legend has it that Guru Rinpoche, a revered figure in...
When one thinks of Bhutan one may think of Thimphu, the capital city, or Paro, where the country’s only international airport is located. Others may think of Punakha or Bumthang,...
Clean Trails Trekking in Bhutan offers a unique experience that stands out distinctly from its neighboring countries. One of the most striking features of trekking here is the pristine condition...
It is difficult to know exactly what the Bhutanese think of death as there is more than one religion practiced in Bhutan. From the Buddhist point of view, which is...
The tale of Bumthang begins with the tale of Gab (king) Sindhu Raja inviting Guru Rinpoche to the valley. The king had been seriously ill. Following Guru’s visit, the king...
Thimphu Tshechu is a three-days religious festival that takes place in Thimphu, the capital. Thimphu Tshechu was established in the 15th century by the fourth Desi Gyalse Tenzin Rabgye, to...
Many times people have the misconception that visiting Bhutan is expensive, or that the process of visiting Bhutan is “hard”. There’s little truth to that as we break down and...
For the longest time, Haa remained largely undiscovered. Even though Bhutan opened its door to travelers in 1974, Haa opened to tourism in 2002. While this has helped the valley...
