Our last day in Bhutan would be the highlight of our trip. The short acclimatisation hikes to date were in preparation for our ascent from Paro valley up to the Tiger’s Nest Monastery, the iconic picture of the white and gold temple complex clinging to the cliff side. Only 500m of vertical ascent, but a … Continue reading Bhutan – the last day
Bhutan is a small country that most would struggle to place on a map. Sandwiched between Tibet, India, Nepal and Bangladesh it is nestled in the Himalayas. With only 800,000 inhabitants, it is sparsely populated and growing at a very ponderous 2% per year. Bhutan was named by the British, meaning ‘High Land’ (or locally … Continue reading Bhutan – Days 1-4
The Land of the Thunder Dragon. That’s a pretty bloody awesome tag line for any country. It’s also the land where the government constitutionally operates to maximise Gross National Happiness. Before coming to Bhutan, we had a feeling we’d like it. However, it started off a bit rocky. We arrived at Kathmandu airport (another hairy, … Continue reading Bhutan – Arrival
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