Folk Heritage Museum Restaurant (Pedzoe Lam, Kawang Jangsa, Thimphu) – for those interested in sampling local (Bhutanese) cuisine, this restaurant is a good start. The extensive menu, which boasts 60 vegetarian dishes and over 100 meat dishes, features such Bhutanese fare as khuli, a pancake made from buckwheat, kekti kewa (spiced baby potatoes) and ja […]
Chig-ja-gye at Taj Tashi (Taj Tashi Hotel, Samten Lam, Thimphu) – this is a pure-Bhutanese restaurant, not only its menu but its decor as well. Located within the luxury Taj Tashi Hotel (built with traditional Bhutanese dzong architecture along with more contemporary touches), a wealth of locals dishes are offered here, such as Ema Datshi […]
Champaca Café (Main Street, Paro) — thinking of a cup of amazing coffee or scrumptious food? The Champaca Café has it all. The place was designed quite tastefully with high wooden stools taking in the place of usual tables and chairs. The food of this cafe is appetizing; and you can find anything you want […]
Bukhari at Uma by Como (Uma by Como Resort, Paro Valley, Paro) – this resort, which opened in 2004 as Bhutan’s first retreat resort, hosts this restaurant within its premises. Bukhari has been praised as one of the best restaurants not just in Paro, but anywhere in Bhutan. Menus are health-conscious and change periodically. Diners […]
Bhutan Kitchen (Gatoen Lam, Thimphu) – this is another place to enjoy traditional dining in Bhutan. Here you will find the traditional low seating option. The ingredients used in this kitchen are organic and local, which enhances the aroma and taste. If you are here, don’t forget their lentil soup and stir-fried veggies with red […]
Baan Thai (Karma Khangzang Building, Norzin Lam, Thimphu) – as the restaurant’s name implies, Thai dishes are served here, a welcome alternative to local Bhutanese fare. Dishes served here include: vegetable spring rolls, som tam (green papaya salad), tom kha gai (a coconut-based chicken soup), as sweet & sour pork with jasmine rice, and green […]
Tashichho Dzong (Chhagchhen Lam, Thimphu) – a.k.a. ‘the fortress of the glorious religion’, this is a majestic fortress in all its grandeur and serves as the seat of Bhutan’s government. The Dzong houses the secretariat, the throne room, the offices of His Majesty the King and the ministries of home affairs and finance. The fortress […]
Tango Monastery (14 km. north of Thimphu, near Cheri Mountain) – this monastery was built in the 13th century. From the base point at Dodena, it’s an enjoyable one hour walk uphill to Tango. Tourists can visit the monastery and attend a special prayer ceremony at the monastery. Tango is presently the residence of the […]
Taktsang Monastery (Paro) – a.k.a. “the Tiger’s Nest” and located on the edge of a cliff, some 900 meters above the rice fields of Paro, this 325-year-old monastery is considered one of the kingdom’s most sacred religious sites. Founded in the 8th century, the Buddhist temple clings to a cliff 900 meters above the valley […]
Semtokha Dzong (Semtokha) – located 12 minutes (6 km) southeast of the capital, It is the first dzong built by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyel in 1629. There are over 300 finely worked slate carvings behind the prayer wheels in the courtyard of the dzong. There is a believe that it provided protection against a demon which […]