Punakha is a town in west central Bhutan. Up until 1955, it was the capital city of Bhutan. Punakha Dzong, the second one to be built in Bhutan served as the seat of government till around the same time. The dzong still serves as the winter residence of the official monk body of Bhutan. Built […]
Taktsang Lhakhang, which translates to Tiger’s Nest Monastery is Bhutan’s most iconic landmark and a highly revered holy site for the Bhutanese folk. An absolute marvel of a human made structure, perched on a cliff 900 metres above the Paro Valley. The temple has been burnt to the ground twice, the latest one in 2005. […]
One can enter Bhutan either by road or by air. If you’re flying, your journey will likely touch down at the only international airport in Paro – a tiny strip of tarmac tucked dramatically between mountains, where landing feels like an adventure in itself. But for those who love the romance of the road, crossing […]
