Bhutan Category Posts

After a long day’s drive from Thimphu to Punakha and checking out the interesting Chimi Lhakhang – village of phalluses painting, we arrived at the quiet Meri Puensum Resort...

Taktsang Palphug Monastery (also known as The Tiger’s Nest & Paro Taktsang) Taktsang Monastery, also known as Tiger’s Nest Monastery, is located in Paro, Bhutan, about 10 kilometres north...

Along our journey around Bhutan, we have visited a number of places which offers great views of the surrounding scenery, yet without the hustle and bustle of typical tourist...

Warning! This post contains graphic drawings of the male phallus/penis (not mine!). Do not read on if you are uncomfortable with such images. The next city on our Bhutan...

Colorful prayer flags are one of the most common sights when travelling around Bhutan – you will find them at temples, chortens, mountain tops and even at the back...

If you are here in Thimphu on a weekend, your itinerary will most likely include a tour around the Thimphu Centernary Farmers Weekend Market. Thimphu weekend market is one...

Being the capital of the Royal Kingdom of Bhutan, Thimphu City offers a glimpse of city life in this country. With almost all offices of the Bhutanese government and...

After days of long drives and hikes across Bhutan, we were rewarded with a stay at an Uma Paro villa upon our return to Paro valley. Uma Paro offers...

Walking around Thimpu City, the capital of Bhutan, we noticed a number of guesthouses and hotels of different grades. If you are here on a tourist visa, paying the...

You have read about how I raved about the Bhutanese meal served onboard Druk Air. Now let me provide you with a quick introduction to Bhutanese Cuisine on land...

The unique exotic Bhutan experience began even before we arrived in Bhutan. I believe many of the travellers on the same flight to Bhutan felt the same way. Besides...

Having busted some of the myths of travelling to Bhutan, we will be sharing more of our trip experiences over the next few weeks. This post will provide a...

Thanks to DrukAsia and Tourism Council of Bhutan, PassportChop.com had the opportunity to experience the beautiful natural landscapes, unique building architecture and hospitality of the Bhutanese. Compared to other...