Bhutan has been nominated for the ‘World’s Sustainable Destinations Top 100 Awards,’ this year. Of 100 destinations selected, Bhutan has been listed among the top sustainable destinations in Earth category for the first time. The award function will be held in Berlin, Germany on Wednesday (March …
Category: Bhutan Travel
Why Bhutan’s the buzzy travel destination everyone’s going to be talking about
As a travel junkie, I’m always looking for the next it destination, hoping to discover the place before everyone else does. And my latest obsession is just too good to keep to myself. Bhutan, a small country in the Eastern Himalayas, is officially my wellness …
Landing at Paro International Airport, Bhutan
Landing at Paro International Airport (Cockpit view) https://youtu.be/zooI38Vl24cLand at Paro View (from the ground)https://youtu.be/UF3XTpVYnfMFlying into Paro Airport, Bhutan (passenger view)https://youtu.be/U-PcJNjDLo4Land at Paro Airport (view adjacent to the runway)https://youtu.be/4vUmWGxAIgg
Things to do in Paro, Bhutan
1. Visit the Tiger’s Nest Monastery Taktsang Monastery, popularly known as Tiger’s Nest Monastery, is the place you must visit when in Bhutan. They say your trip to this happy country is not complete till you trek to this most sacred pilgrim monastery. Legend has …
The National Symbols of Bhutan
The National Symbols of Bhutan National Flag: The National Flag is divided diagonally into two equal halves. The upper yellow half signifies the secular power and authority of the King while the lower saffron-orange symbolizes the practice of religion and the power of Buddhism manifested …
Day Hikes in Thimphu: Phajoding
This is one of the popular hikes around Thimphu valley. It is not the easiest of hikes, but the rewards – both in terms of the view and the feeling of satisfaction once you make it to the top – is totally worth it. You …
Top 5 places that you must visit in Western Bhutan
There are many interesting places that merit a visit in Bhutan. However, if you are in Bhutan for only for a very short duration and do not have to opportunity to venture beyond Western Bhutan, here are five top places that will enable you to …
Celebrating Teachers
Teaching is one of the most noble of professions. As Henry Adams once said, “A teacher affects eternity. He can never tell when his influence stops.”Teachers have the potential to open the minds of young children to a beautiful world of learning and to instill …
Make your own stamp in Bhutan
Want to make your own stamp in Bhutan – then go ahead and make your own personalised stamp ð One of the most interesting things that you can do in Bhutan, is to get your own personalised stamps at the Bhutan National Post Office in Thimphu. …
Paying a Visit to the Happiest Place on Earth
Happiness has been one of the driving factors behind visits to Bhutan since its fourth king came up with “gross national happiness.” According to a new report in Forbes, happiness is still what makes the country so alluring to visitors. “People want to see this ‘last …