Things to Do in Bhutan Beyond the Dzongs
Ten things to do in Bhutan besides visiting fortresses: walks, a raft trip, a festival, cranes, archery, markets and a night in camp.
Practical notes on planning a trip to Bhutan, written from here.
Ten things to do in Bhutan besides visiting fortresses: walks, a raft trip, a festival, cranes, archery, markets and a night in camp.
The road from the airport to the capital is 54 km and takes about an hour. What you pass on the way, and how to arrange the journey.
From Thimphu over a 3,100 m pass with 108 chortens to the dzong between two rivers: the best day's drive in western Bhutan.
Eight valleys from west to east: what each is known for, how high it is, and the shortest trip that reaches it.
From one night at Bumdra to twenty-four days on the Snowman: Bhutan's main treks compared by length, height and difficulty.
Four days cover two valleys, a week covers four, and ten reach the centre of the country. What each length of trip lets you see.
How long the walk to Taktsang takes, how steep it is, what it costs and what to wear, and why we keep it for the end of a trip.
A few lines are enough: when, how long, and what draws you to Bhutan. We answer with a suggested route and what it would cost.
We reply ["within 24 hours"].