Buddhism and spirituality are an integral part of Bhutan’s identity. So, it is no surprise that the most magnificent woodwork and stonework can be found in religious architecture. There are dzongs (fortresses), goembas (monasteries) and lhakhangs (temples) dotted throughout the Himalayan landscape – on top of hills, in hidden valleys, and perched on cliffs – […]
Bumthang: The sacred valley of Bhutan
With the highest concentration of temples and dzongs, the district of Bumthang is considered the most sacred in all of Bhutan. The capital town of the district, Jakar, is an ideal base to explore Bumthang’s four scenic glacier valleys (Ura, Chumey, Tang and Choekhor) – each with its own unique appeal ranging from ancient dzong […]
Punakha: The royal city in a fertile valley
Once the capital of Bhutan, the royal city of Punakha sits in a fertile valley at the confluence of the Pho Chhu (male) and Mo Chhu (female) rivers. Punakha valley is one of the agricultural powerhouses in Western Bhutan due to the warmer (even hot during the summer) weather and abundant availability of freshwater from […]
