Cultural Experiences in Bhutan

Bhutan's National Sport, Various Locations

Khuru is a hugely popular social activity played in groups throughout the country.

Travel with your guide to Gangtey Goempa to experience an early morning traditional Tshewang prayer ceremony.

Some 4000 meters high, Chele La Pass is the highest motorable track in Bhutan, located at the mid-way point between Haa and Paro Valleys.

Dochula Pass offers spectacular views of the snow-capped Himalayas where you can stop off for a bite and a drink.

Punakha Dzong dates back to the 17th century when it was built by the 1st Rinpoche and arguably the most beautiful.

With your guide, get a flavour of the sights and sounds of Bhutan's sleepy capital, Thimphu.

Learn about day to day life in a typical household and learn a little about the local community and their culture.

Bhutan is practically crisscrossed with prayer flags and they're usually in the frame on any photo taken.

No cameras/phones are allowed into the monastery so the interior is something you will have never seen before.

Enjoy a traditional hot stone bath, immerse yourself in a typical Bhutanese family tradition.

Cross the Mo Chhu River on one of Bhutan's unique prayer flag adorned iron-chain suspension bridges.

The Buddha Dordenma is an enormous golden statue in the mountains overlooking the Thimphu Valley.

Art and craft are hugely important in Bhutan and there are 13 arts and crafts that represent the spirit and identity of the country.

When you go to Bhutan, prepare not to be embarrassed about the proliferation of phalluses painted around most doorways!