Tips & Tricks
Paro (town) — Paro is a valley town in Bhutan, west of the capital, Thimphu. It is the site of the country’s only international airport and is also known for the many sacred sites in the area. North of town, the Taktsang Palphug (Tiger’s Nest) monastery clings to cliffs above the forested Paro Valley. Northwest […]
Motithang Takin Preserve (Motithang District, Thimphu) – a Takin is an indigenous Bhutanese animal that looks like a cross between a cow and a goat. This reserve was created especially for this endangered animal after the zoo that houses them was discontinued. This is a densely forested reserve that takes you close to the wilderness […]
Rhododendron Festival (Punakha) – held every April in the town of Punakha (2 ½ hours, or 84 km northeast of Thimphu), this festival celebrates the rhododendron flower, which blossoms abundantly in Bhutan. It features the rhododendron garden walk and exhibition, local culture and cuisines, arts and crafts, traditional games, cultural programs, guided walks and activities. […]
Soi Yaksa Trek (Sharma Zampa, Thimphu) – this trek is one of the most popular eco-tourist activities in Thimphu, with climbs up to 15,000 ft. This trek is known for its breathtaking views of snow-capped mountains of the Eastern Himalayan mountain ranges of Mt. Jomolhari and Mt. Jichu Drake. The six-day trek follows mostly off-road […]
Royal Highlander Festival (Laya, Gasa District) – held every October in the town of Laya (near the border with China) – the highest permanent town in Bhutan (3,800 meters / 12,467 ft. above sea level), the festival aims to promote the sustainable livelihood of highlanders, showcase highlander’s innovation, and exhibit the highlands as a pride […]
Simply Bhutan (GPO Building, Chang Lam, Thimphu) — this is a living museum, which will take you the closest to the traditional Bhutanese lifestyle, is amongst the best things to do in Thimphu. This museum provides a great educational tour for those who want to understand the simple lives of the happiest people in the […]