Wear the national dress, shoot a bamboo bow, cook with a farming family — the everyday Bhutan that visitors rarely get close to.
Bhutan is a Vajrayana Buddhist kingdom, and it shows in how people live. Sit with a monk, meditate in a cliffside temple, or simply slow down.
More than 70% of the country is under forest cover and the rivers run straight off the Himalaya. Walk it, ride it, paddle it, photograph it.
Masked cham dances in a dzong courtyard, or your own vows blessed in a Bhutanese temple.
By Pema Choden · Feb 18, 2024 · Hotel Reviews
Set against the cliff face of Taktshang, Tiger Nest Resort has views that no other Paro hotel can match.
Rooms are mid-size with traditional Bhutanese woodwork, the restaurant is genuinely good, and the spa offers hot stone baths in private cottages. Worth the upgrade for a Paro stay that frames the destination.
After a decade of guiding, these are the five things that consistently surprise our travellers.
Tshechus are working religious events that happen to allow visitors. Here is how to watch them respectfully.
The USD 100/night fee feels like a lot. Here is what it pays for, and why we think it makes Bhutan a better trip.
