National Museum of Bhutan, located in an old historical Dzong.
A Bhutanese monk flying his homemade flute in a small monastery.
The world’s biggest sitting Buddha statue is currently being constructed in Bhutan’s capital Thimphu. The Buddha statue will be 51,5 high and accommodate 125 000 smaller Buddha’s inside.
Bhutan measures wealth by gauging its citizens’ happiness levels, people are smiling and happy everywhere.
Bhutan is the only country in the world that doesn’t have a single traffic light
A normal village in western part of the country. So pure and green.
There´s 20 Dzongs around the country, here the remains of Wangdue Phodrang Dzong.
In far north Bhutan, here in Laya is the traffic by horses, no cars up here. The 3 buildings are all local bars
Archery is the national sport of Bhutan, and still widely played around the country.
There´s monastery’s built into the hardest places, here on the way to the Tiger nest monastery.
Taktsang Palphug Monastery (also known as Tiger’s Nest) is the most stunning monastery anywhere in the world.
Paro Dzong and The National Museum in Paro Valley. Even the big cities are surrendered by nature and paddy fields.
A young monk inside Punakha Dzong, the locals are always smiling.
The1 4th century Iron chain bridge close to Paro.
The most impressive wood frames in the world? Made completely without the help of modern tools inside Punakha Dzong.
Parts of Punakha Dzong made completely without modern tools and nails.
Two monks walking across the main square inside Punakha Dzong
The young Layap kid looks a bit worried about the foreigner that just arrived at their nomadic camp. The Layap woman is using the Layaps traditional hat while doing traditional handcraft.
It´s very common to see fully erected penises painted on house walls in the western part of the country.
It is symbolic of the teachings of Drukpa Kunley, an eccentric saint who travelled in Bhutan
Dochula Pass is the at 3100m (10171ft) high mountain pass you will have to cross when traveling from Thimphu to the eastern part of Bhutan.
norman says
Oh wow..these pictures are lovely! Been planning to see Bhutan since quite a long time…wanted to go with my dad but he is always busy *sigh* Already got a tour in mind etc…
My..the country of happiness..are people really that happy? 🙂
Jaynie says
Beautiful, I am inspired!
Samantha says
Thanks for sharing about Bhutan! The scenery looks great and like the colors of the architecture.
Gareth says
What a truly magical part of the world. And those penises! Not exactly what you’d expect but quite a find regardless!
Brittany says
Gorgeous photos… and I love all the fun facts that accompany them!
Héloïse says
I have dreamed about visiting Bhutan since I saw a National Geographic story when I was just 6 yrs old. I’m 54 now and have to visit Bhutan in thus lifetim .
Kathi says
Looks like such wonderful place! I hope to go one day 🙂
Becky says
After my trip to Nepal, I’ve been wanting to go to Bhutan but I have a little sticker shock. Looks like it’s worth it!
Ben Zabulis says
Great pictures, one of my favourite places too ! I onlyhope that their increased tourism plans do not spoil the place. The fact that in a week we never saw another tourist made it quite unnusual too !
Jesper, The Biveros Effect says
It really looks amazing and I’m not sure now if I should like you for showing us all these or hate you for getting me to add yet one more country to the already long list of places to visit. 🙂
David Guun says
Please add Ghana, West Africa to the list, lol. When you come visit Buli in the northern part and see extraordinary baobab trees and many other wonders of nature. See youin Ghana soon
WhenTwoWander says
These photos are amazing, and so colourful! Bhutan is not somewhere that is on our list to travel to, but it sure looks like an interesting place.
Kelly Turpin says
Great photos. I would really love to visit Bhutan one day!
Hridya says
Stunning pictures! Would surely love to visit and live in the happiest place on earth, after all Bhutan is my country’s neighbour.
Sri Arumsari says
Always Love all your pictures christian!
Laura says
Stunning photos!
Adrenaline Romance says
Simply amazing! That monastery hanging precariously on the cliff is a must-visit place.
Kelly Turpin says
Gorgeous photos. I hope to visit Bhutan one day!
Arunas says
Your photos are amazing! I have never been to Bhutan. Thanks for sharing.
oltravelbook says
thats a great write up!
Tshewang Penjor says
Hi
Your pictures are amazing and beautiful. Thanks.
Cheers
Tshewang Penjor
https://bhutanculturaltravel.com