Tips & Tricks
Matsutake Mushroom Festival (Thimphu) – held every August in Bhutan’s capital, the native mushroom and other local products, mushroom hunting, and cultural programs by the school and local community will be showcased. The objective of the festival is to create awareness on the sustainable harvesting of the local mushroom and enjoy the organic flavors of […]
Thimphu Tshechu (festival) – held every October in Bhutan’s capital, this is one of the biggest festivals in the entire country. The Tshechu is witnessed by thousands of people, both local and tourists. The actual Tshechu is preceded by days and nights of prayer and rituals to invoke the gods. Mask dances like the Guru […]
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 […]
National Institute for Zorig Chusum (Pedzoe Lam, Thimphu) — commonly known as the Painting School, the Institute offers a glimpse of novices learning 13 traditional arts and crafts of Bhutan. It is a hands-on trip for visitors (who can enjoy some moments with the future artists of the country at the Painting School). Admission: Nu. […]
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. […]
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 […]