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 of the trails – they’re incredibly clean and free of trash. This not only makes for a more pleasant journey but also reflects Bhutan’s commitment...Read More
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 similar if not the same as Tibetan Buddhism, people fear death. Because of this “fear,” Buddhists in Bhutan prepare for death. There are many ways...Read More
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 recovered, and Bumthang was blessed. Centrally situated, Bumthang has an array of tourist attractions, making it a prime destination for visitors. Travel to Bumthang has...Read More
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 honor Guru Padmasambhava. During the festival, locals put on their most expensive and elaborate traditional outfits, showcasing Bhutan’s rich culture and heritage. The festival showcases...Read More
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 share with you the actual cost of visiting Bhutan. Cost Break Down Imagine that you have decided to visit Bhutan for four days. In these...Read More
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 remain untouched, it has also fallen back in the tourism aspect. To boost tourism in Haa, the Haa Summer Festival, now called the Haa Spring...Read More
We recently watched the documentary Mountain Man, directed by Arun Bhattarai. Set to compete in the 2025 Oscars, making it the first Bhutanese documentary to do so. Our protagonist, Phuntsho, is the only person in Bhutan authorized to climb these mountains, making the title quite fitting. Mountains in Bhutan are considered sacred. Bhutanese believe deities...Read More
Last year, when a guest asked if anything special was happening during the Chinese New Year, we said, “Not really.” It made us think deeper. While Bhutan celebrates Losar (New Year) close to the Chinese New Year, celebrations are limited to homes and families. The reason why there isn’t one grand Losar celebration could be...Read More
In order to understand Bhutan, it is important to understand the men who shaped and founded Bhutan as we know today. Much of Bhutan’s recorded history begins in the 8th century, with the arrival of Guru Padmasambhava, who is credited to have brought Buddhism to Bhutan. He is also known as Guru Rinpoche, meaning the...Read More
Many people know of Ema Datshi as Bhutan’s national dish. It appeared in the news last year after Bollywood Actress Deepika Padukone spoke about it. However, a lesser known fact is that Sikam Paa is Bhutan’s actual national dish. It is one of the most popular Bhutanese delicacies. Dry pork, onion, tomatoes, garlic, ginger, chilies,...Read More
