24 May 2024
Bhutan is an impressive country in the middle of the Himalayas, frozen in time. We had a wonderful time. Our guide Ugyaen and driver Jigme were very very kind and polite.
We did a very complete tour of 6 nights and 7 days. Most spectacular were the Punakha dzong, Tiger Nest in Paro, and the temples in Thimphu. If you are short on time, I would recommend skipping Phobjikha Valley, which is very far and not that impressive.
We were fortunate to see many monks and nuns and appreciate their way of life up close. First at Buddha Dordenma Statue we met hundreds of monks because it was a holiday. We then went to a nunnery where we were able to witness an afternoon ritual with prayers and chants, and finally a ceremony at one of the Tiger Nest temples.
An incredible trip, very authentic and spiritual. I highly recommend it