Place to Visit
Bhutan is country of many contrasts. To the outside world, it is a nation of many colorful festivals and the birth place of Gross National Happiness. It is also a country with breathtaking natural landscapes and distinctive architecture. But what the tiny Himalayan Kingdom is most famous for is its rich and unique culture and …
This commanding dzong, high above the roaring Mangde Chhu, is perhaps the most spectacularly sited dzong in Bhutan, with a sheer drop to the south that often just disappears into cloud and mist. The rambling assemblage of buildings that comprises the dzong trails down the ridge and is connected by a succession of alley-like corridors, …
In the northeastern corner of Bhutan lies the ancient region of Kurtoe or Lhuntse as it is known today. It is the ancestral home of our Kings and hosts several of the sacred sites of pilgrimage in the country. It is located 77km from Mongar (3 hours’ drive) and is one of the most isolated …
