This singular and stunningly scenic Himalayan Buddhist kingdom - dubbed "the Land of the Thunder Dragon" - is by design notoriously pricey to visit, with tourists committed to spending at least 250USD per day. But it's oh, so rewarding!
Cover photo: Christopher J. Flynn
Hotel Druk In the half century since "the Land of the Thunder Dragon" opened its doors to tourism, the country has accrued nearly 400 hotels - around 225 of which are in the district that´s home to capital Thimphu (pop. 149,000). And especially since this laid-back, low-slung city is your point of entry and exit as well as being worthy of visiting in its own right, you´ll most likely be overnighting here, so here are eight properties worth highlighting, in varying price ranges... read post
Read more…"The world has few secrets, but Bhutan is one of them." -Kartie Hickman, English novelist and travel writer The "Kingdom of the Thunder Lizard" is known to avid trekkers around the world as one of the last great frontiers for hiking and exploration. Nestled in the Himalayas south of Tibet and north of India, this is a predominantly Buddhist nation with deeply held customs and beliefs. With a population of just under 750,000, Bhutan prides itself on having limited outside…
Read more…“There are no unsacred places; there are only sacred places and desecrated places.” ― U.S. novelist, poet, essayist, environmental activist, & cultural critic Wendell Berry If you’re a "seeker," who travels in part to deepen your religious and spiritual life, you'll want to read this post to learn more about the 13 most spiritual and sacred places that you can visit once travel starts opening up again. These pilgrimage spots are not merely examples of extraordinary…
Read more…This post will cover the two most spiritual things I have ever experienced. I was deeply moved by both of them. Bhutan is a deeply Buddhist country. I have mentioned before that if I ever decided to convert, as if I were disciplined enough to try, it would be in Bhutan. I found that the Tantrayana sect of Buddhism appeals to me for some reason I cannot fathom. Maybe it is just that it seems unspoiled by outside influences, much like Bhutan itself. read complete post
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Check out some of Bhutan videos on
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or some on youtube at
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