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Archery, The National Sport of Bhutan
Archery, known as Dhaa in the national language of Bhutan, is one of the favorite traditional sports played…
Bhutan’s Four Seventh-Century Temples
Bhutan’s four oldest temples were built in the 7th century, and each one comes wrapped in the same…
Snowman Trek: Three Weeks of Uninterrupted Pure Himalayan Experience
Most trekkers who attempt the Snowman Trek, in full, do not finish it. That single fact tends to…
Homestays in Bhutan: A Journey Into Authentic Bhutanese Life
For travelers seeking more than just breathtaking views and cultural landmarks, Bhutan’s homestays offer a rare and intimate…
Buli Tsho: A Sacred Lake of Legends
Nestled within the verdant forests of Buli village in Zhemgang District, Buli Tsho (Lake) is more than just…
Haa Valley: Farmhouses, Yaks, and Empty Trails
The road from Paro into Haa climbs over the Chele La pass, at nearly 4,000 metres, the highest…
From Loom to Runway
Bhutan’s textile heritage is as vibrant as its colorful festivals. For centuries, weaving has been more than a…
Punakha Dzong: The Palace of Great Happiness
From the suspension bridge that crosses the Mo Chhu, Punakha Dzong appears almost too perfectly composed to be…
Life at the Edge of the Map
The road to Merak climbs out of Trashigang through cloud forest so thick it swallows the switchbacks whole,…
The Divine Madman’s Blessing
The walk to Chimi Lhakhang takes you through rice paddies rather than crowds – a flat, easy half…