Bhutan, small as it may be, has a plethora of surprises and experiences imprinted on the minds of visitors. It’s a calm, mystical country where travellers can relax, explore and witness the magnificence of nature’s serenity. Bhutan is a country surrounded by two giant neighbours, India and China.
The landscape is a dreamland made of lush green valleys, serene forests, and refreshing mountain breeze to fill life into the lungs. You are an animal lover, an adventurer, or a culture and festival lover. Bhutan has something special for everyone.
What makes Bhutan distinctive, though, isn’t the nature, but rather the unique things you can do. You’d like to hear some of them, right?
1. Hiking and Trekking
Bhutan has plenty of trekking opportunities. A few of Bhutan’s most popular treks and hiking spots are the Druk Path Trek, Snowman Trek, Jomolhari Trek, and Dagala Thousand Lakes Trek.
Bhutan trekking and hiking trails are very popular among the tourists. “Tiger’s Nest Temple” is one of Bhutan’s most famous treks. It’s a stunning temple carved on the face of a towering bluff. It was the belief of the natives that a saint has flown to this temple on a flying tiger, a stunning legend which has given the place the appellation, “Tiger’s Nest”. While trekking along the peaceful mountain trail, every step gets you closer to the clouds. After you have climbed to the top, the views take all the breath away for a moment, you feel as though you are touching the clouds.
2. Experience the Colourful Festivals (Tshechu)
Another one of the foremost highlights of travelling to Bhutan is the festivals. A few of the popular festivals are: Thimphu Tshechu, Paro Tshechu and several others. All the festivals are a time of music, dance and colourful clothes. Everyone dresses in traditional clothes and monk dances are held. Old stories are acted out in the dances, some happy, some powerful and are supposed to bring blessings and ward off the evil spirits.
The dances aren’t done for fun. It’s meant to bring good fortune and keep evil away from a person. It’s performed with big, colourful masks, some being animals and some being gods and demons.
3. Meditate with Monks
Bhutan is a country of religion, where the belief in peaceful living and doing good deeds abounds. Bhutanese are predominantly Buddhists, and one can witness this in their life. There are numerous monasteries where the monks reside and pray.
These are calm and quiet places with prayer wheels, butter lamps (Marme Mönlam) and even a short period of time to spend at a monastery where the monks reside and pray. It makes you calm, rational, and mystical and tranquil.
Sitting quietly, hearing the prayer bells toll, becoming familiar with stilling the mind can be a novel and unique experience.
4. Visit a local farm and indulge in organic food
The majority of Bhutanese live in small farms. You can come, help, and observe in the garden, and eat food which is organic and just harvested.
Don’t forget ema datshi, the chilli and cheese dish or the red rice cooked just the way at home in a Bhutanese home. It’s comforting and the best food. Bhutanese dress traditionally in everyday life. Men dress in gho and women in kira. The dress is elegant and coloured.
5. Try Forest Bathing
Forest bathing means walking slowly and quietly in the woods, hearing the birds sing and breathing the clean and healthy air. It relaxes and pleases an individual. Bhutan’s pristine nature makes it perfect for walking through the woods.
6. Explore the Capital City
Thimphu is the capital city of Bhutan, but it’s not a crowded city. No traffic lights! It has a lively, calm vibe and a richness to the culture.
You can see these markets, museums, and the Great Buddha Dordenma, a giant golden statue overlooking the city.
7. Learn About Gross National Happiness
The Bhutan government prioritizes the happiness of the public over the issue of money. First comes happiness and not money in Bhutan. Hence the Bhutan government attempts to measure the happiness of the population by a measurement called Gross National Happiness.
You can visit websites which reflect Bhutan’s priority on health, education, culture, and the environment in pursuit of the happiness of the citizens.
Bhutanese are gentle, smiling and kind. Being among them makes you understand how happiness can be a result of simplicity. It’s a wonderful method of understanding how happiness arises out of simple living. Travelling around as a local allows you to connect to their culture better.
Conclusion
Bhutan: a landlocked country, small in size but rich in wonder. Mist-shrouded mountains and monasteries, tranquil forests, the hospitable locals, and colourful traditions. Some new wonder to bring along with you at all times. If you want to become a part of the local family, We can take you through staying with them and experiencing the Bhutanese way of life. Bhutan beckons with arms wide open and a smiling face.
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