Top Eight Places to Visit in Bhutan
Bhutan, a Himalayan kingdom, often shrouded in mystery and magic, offers a blend of traditional Buddhist culture and modern developments. Its diverse landscape ranges from subtropical plains to high Himalayan peaks. Amidst its awe-inspiring natural beauty, Bhutan offers a plethora of experiences that enchant every traveller. Here’s an introduction to some of the best places to visit in Bhutan. Paro Valley and the enchanting Taktsang (Tiger’s Nest) The serene Paro Valley is dotted with traditional farmhouses and monasteries. Rinpung Dzong and the National Museum of Bhutan offer deep insights into Bhutanese culture and history. There is, however, no argument whatsoever when it comes to Taktsang Monastery being everyone’s top favourite places to see/visit while in Bhutan. Perched precariously on a cliff 900 meters (3,000 feet) above the Paro Valley, the Tiger’s Nest Monastery is Bhutan’s most iconic landmark. It is believed that, Guru Padmasambhava or Guru Rinpoche, who spread Buddhism…
5 popular activities to do in Bhutan
Bhutan received over 63,000 tourists (excluding those from the region) in 2018. A survey of a sample of over 1,700 tourists conducted by the Tourism Council of Bhutan found that most were very satisfied with their trip to Bhutan and the services of the tourism industry. Over 96% indicated that they would recommend Bhutan as a holiday destination, and over 60% indicated their intention to revisit Bhutan. This is testament to Bhutan’s approach to tourism over the last three decades and what Bhutan has to offer. Here are the top five things visitors do in Bhutan. Sightseeing – Given Bhutan’s pristine environment, rich culture and beautiful villages, many tourists visit Bhutan to soak in the beauty and get to know the country up close. Sightseeing is the easiest way to get a good idea and feel of the country and the Bhutanese. One can combine this with some trekking and…
Five tips on planning your holidays to Bhutan
Bhutan continues to be a much sought after travel destination. It regularly features as one of the best places to visit in travel publications and specialist magazines. Bhutan is often misconceived as a difficult place to get to. Prior to the pandemic, over 270,000 tourists visited Bhutan each year, and the number of visitors has been increasing manifold in the last decade, as infrastructure has improved including the opening of a new airline. Since Bhutan opened after the pandemic, visitors continue to grow. The tiny kingdom, nestled in the eastern Himalayas, has many attractions such as rich culture and tradition, pristine environment, avenues for nature-based activities (e.g. trekking, walking, and bird watching) and Bhutan’s approach to development – the gross national happiness. Bhutan is one of the three carbon negative countries in the world and is considered a top sustainable travel destination (recently winning the ‘Earth Award’ at the ITB…