Not a rich country but happy I always thought Bhutan was ranked as the happiest country in the world but when I looked at the United Nations Happiness Report 2019, Bhutan is placed at 97! But that does not really
Trek to Paro Taktsang (Tiger’s Nest) is must do for those able to
Perhaps the most famous monument of Bhutan is the Paro Taktsang or the Tiger’s Nest. Located on cliff at a height of ~10,000 ft., this temple complex is very sacred to the Bhutanese and was built in the 17thcentury. It is believed
Chele La Pass offers great views at 13,000 ft.
Chele La pass, at ~13,000 ft above sea level, is the highest motorable pass in Bhutan. It is located at a distance of ~40 kms from Paro. The drive, through the Paro airport view point, and dense forests, takes ~90
Paro and Thimphu
Paro Paro town is all about 2 main parallel roads! It has a population of a little over 11,000. The buildings look by and large similar and I was told that is because of a building code that is enforced
Hot Stone Bath must be experienced once.
This traditional bath is must do for anyone visiting Bhutan. The stones, collected from river bank, are heated for 2-3 hours atleast and then added to a wooden bath tub. The wooden bath tub has 2 compartments, segregated by perforated