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Bhutan's National Sport

Bhutan's National Sport, Various Locations

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

Butter Lamps and Monk Blessing

Butter Lamps and Monk Blessing, Gangtey

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

Chele La Pass

Chele La Pass, Haa

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.

Exploring Dochula Pass

Exploring Dochula Pass, Punakha

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

Exploring Punakha Dzong

Exploring Punakha Dzong, Punakha

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

Exploring Thimphu

Exploring Thimphu, Thimphu

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

Farmhouse Visit

Farmhouse Visit, Gangtey

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

Hanging your Prayer Flags

Hanging your Prayer Flags, Various Locations

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

Hike to Tigers Nest Monastery

Hike to Tigers Nest Monastery, Paro

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

Hot Stone Bath Experience

Hot Stone Bath Experience, Various Locations

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

Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten

Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten, Punakha

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

Morning Visit to Buddha Dordenma Thimphu

Morning Visit to Buddha Dordenma Thimphu, Thimphu

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

The 13 Arts & Crafts of Bhutan

The 13 Arts & Crafts of Bhutan, Thimphu

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

The Fertility Temple & The Divine Madman

The Fertility Temple & The Divine Madman, Punakha

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

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