Bhutan is a religious heartland with lovely temples, monasteries and forested hills. Every nook and corner is an object of beauty.

As one travels through Bhutan, colours become very prominent. The festivals display colourful textiles. Art and architecture are done in a variety of colours. The fauna and flora are visual feasts. The landscape itself is a paradise of colours. On a larger side, the significance of colours in Bhutan are categorised under three important divisions of the Bhutanese society- Cosmology, Astrology and Buddhist teachings.

The charming mountain kingdom of Bhutan is the only country in the world to measure—and strive to improve-its citizens’ Gross National Happiness.

Bhutan

MUST EAT

Ema Datshi - Chilies and Cheese

MUST VISIT

Dochula Pass - Enchanting gateway to heaven

MUST DO

Archery - the national sport

MUST DISCOVER

Buddha Dordenma Statue - A gigantic Shakyamuni Buddha statue

MUST EXPERIENCE

The hike to the Tiger’s Nest Monastery in Bhutan.

MUST NOT MISS

Monastery Prayers and festivals

THIMPU

Himalayan Buddhism

Learn about Himalayan Buddhism, heavily influenced by Tantric Hinduism, known for allusions and hidden symbolism in its rituals, deities, statues and paintings.

 

Sacred Geometry

Learn how to draw a Mandala, a cosmic diagram used by Buddhist practitioners in the Himalayas as an aid to meditation.

PARO

Meet the Author

Meet the author of Escapades–Awakening, a novel that throws light on the traditional courtship custom of Night Hunting and the negative impact of such practices on rural women.