To put it in the words of the Lonely Planet, “The exotic, arcane and otherworldly side of Bhutanese culture is perfectly encapsulated in its religious festivals. Most dzongs and many gompas (monasteries) host an annual dance festival, which remains the highlight of the social year for most …
Backpacking in Bhutan
A Month In Bhutan Changed My Way To Look At Life
“A month? What are you going to do there for a month?” – Nearly every second person whom I told about my Bhutan plans, asked me this question! A point came when I was tired of explaining, and I chose a rather simple answer – “Since I’m …
The Shack Story | A Tale From Haa Valley, Bhutan
In this larger world where we live, there are numerous smaller worlds, each nurturing itself differently, completely hidden from the rest. Such was Haa Valley (‘Haa’ in Dzongkha literally translates to ‘rice’), situated in the Western part of Bhutan, bordered by Tibet. Scarcely populated, Haa …