It’s been decades since the fourth king of Bhutan came up with the notion of gross national happiness. But that’s still what comes to mind when most of us think of the country. Even though it’s sort of silly, it proved to be successful marketing, on top of the …
Category: Bhutan Travel
Bhutan: Shrouded in mystery and magic, this is the last great Himalayan kingdom
Bhutan is no ordinary place. It is the last great Himalayan kingdom, shrouded in mystery and magic, where a traditional Buddhist culture carefully embraces global developments. Surprising Bhutan Bhutan holds many surprises. This is a country where the rice is red and where chillies aren’t …
Pangrizampa Lhakhang and restoration of the historical Bazam
Four centuries ago, in the year 1616, Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal at the young age of twenty-three years arrived in Bhutan from Tibet. His arrival in Bhutan heralded in an important era in Bhutan’s history. Zhabdrung unified Bhutan under his rule, defended Bhutan from repeated Tibetan …
Visit to Simtokha Dzong
Time is a scarce resource for everyone. We are each given 24 hours every day and it is up to us to make what we want out of it. Much of my hours and days are spent at work. To ensure that life does not …
Bhutan – Flora & Fauna
Bhutan is one of the last remaining biodiversity hotspots in the world, forest cover has now increased to over 72% of the country, with 60% of the country under protection. The array of flora and fauna available in Bhutan is unparalleled due to conservation and …
The Best Places to Visit in Bhutan for Amazing Photographs
Amazing article by my friend Joseph Kiely on “the best places to visit in Bhutan for Amazing photographs”.
Joseph is a Travel Escape Artist – escapes because he leaves everyday life behind to travel the world and artist as he has mastered the “art” of escaping from the everyday.
Joseph has travelled across Bhutan from West to the East (starting in Paro, Bhutan). His article recommends best sites to visit for taking exquisite photographs.