Bhutan: 5 Things to do in the mysterious Himalayan Kingdom
updated the 6 October 2015 à 23:02
This enigmatic hermit kingdom has long captured the imagination of travellers, here’s our top picks of the things you should never miss when visiting Bhutan.
With a tariff of approx. SGD300 a day, the hermit kingdom of Bhutan epitomizes the essence of low volume, high quality travel, attracting hordes of adventure seekers from all around the world to its rolling hills and pristine landscape.
Nestled beneath the Eastern end of the Himalayas, this enchanting destination is also renowned for being the happiest country in the world. Here, simple lifestyles still underlie much of the culture, and not only will you regularly chance upon the Bhutanese exchanging friendly banter in traditional clothes, you will also get to see wild yaks roaming about country roads and colourful prayer flags lining the hillsides. Don’t forget to join in the cheese fanaticism that is everywhere by ordering your own plate – be it chilli cheese, cauliflower with cheese, or broccoli with cheese!
Also, remember to check out the majestic dzongs dotting the country, evidence of the strict religious piety that still governs everyday life for the Bhutanese. When you’re tired of sightseeing, you can always head out for a game of archery – Bhutan’s national sport, or do a casual trek up to Tiger’s Nest – one of Bhutan’s holiest and most beautiful monasteries.
With a such plethora of exciting activities to engage in, head over to our gallery to check out our top 5 picks that you must not miss out on.
Yijie Zhang
