Punakha district is in the east of Bhutan’s capital city, Thimphu. The name has been acquired from the word Pungthan-kha which means ‘the gathering ground’. The Dzong (fortress like building)
This tour is led by a foodie who is a friend of Sita and a Thimphu local. She knows the best eating joints in Bhutan’s capital city; from a compact
In Bhutan, the sight of colourful prayer flags is very common. Prayer flags are hoisted for happiness, long life, prosperity, luck and merit. The colours used in the prayer flags
Bon-choe, the Bhutanese name for Animism predates Buddhism. In simple terms Animism means worship of nature. However, Bon-choe draws some negative undertones whenever mentioned since the extreme primitive practice involved
While in Bhutan, don’t miss out on a Village Festival, if one is happening. Unlike the popular festivals at Thimphu and Paro which are organised on a huge scale and
The Bumthang region of Bhutan is a religious heartland with lovely temples, monasteries and forested hills. The perfect place for a renewal of vows or a wedding ceremony. We start
