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This orange grove by the Mother River in Punakha has always held a special place in our hearts. And with the @andbeyondpunakhalodge Ap Rishi and his wonderful team have certainly made the most of this delightful corner of the Kingdom. Huge thanks to
A huge thanks to Kinley, Dawa, Dechen and the whole team @sixsensesbhutan “Palace in the Sky” for making my family so welcome and for showing us how to make buckwheat pancakes - Zhim Bey!
From Boudhanath to Bhutan via Sagarmatha (Mt Everest) - lucky boys! 🇳🇵🇧🇹🙏🇧🇹🇳🇵
Two great feats were achieved by Bhutanese athletes last month. Jigme Pelden Dorji became the first Bhutanese to summit Mt Everest and our old friend Jigme Tenzin completed a new Fastest Known Time (FKT) from Lukla to Everest Base Camp. Jigme ran the
This year marks the golden jubilee since Bhutan opened its doors to the world in 1974. The first group of tourists to Bhutan consisted of eight Americans, five Spaniards, and one Argentinian, who undertook a long and challenging journey by road, as n
We are delighted to announce that Guides of Bhutan founder Philip Bowen, has been named @condenasttraveller Top Travel Specialist for the 4th year in a row! A huge thanks to all our fabulous partners, guests and our wonderful team - without whom non
The magnificent Punakha Festival started today at Dechenphodrang Dzong (the Palace of Great Bliss) and our lucky guests were swept up in all the pageantry and ritual.
LOSAR TASHI DELEK Best wishes to you and your family for the YEAR OF THE WOOD DRAGON Time to soar to new heights and spread more kindness and joy! 🇧🇹🐲🇧🇹🐲🇧🇹🐲🇧🇹🐲🇧🇹🐲 #losar2024 #bhutanesenewyear #bhutan #bhutandiaries #guidesofbhutan #t
A meeting of minds deep in the remote Tang Valley at Ogyen Choling Manor Guesthouse. Hotelier, entrepreneur and sustainability advocate Portia Hart chats with Lady of the Manor, author, host, museum curator and quiet advocate for so many good things,
Happy 116th National Day to the Kingdom of Bhutan today!
How about an Atsara adorning your Christmas Tree this December? Or you can meet the real thing at most festivals including the Druk Wangyel Tsechu high the mountain pass between Thimpu and Punakha which is celebrated on December 13th every year.
High above Thimpu town, the awe inspiring Dordenma Buddha statue is said to bestow blessings of peace, and happiness upon the whole world. The hiking and biking opportunities up here certainly make all our guests happy!
Today is the sacred Descending Day of Lord Buddha, or Lhabab Duechen. It marks the day when Lord Buddha descended to this world after teaching in the heavens for three months. We Bhutanese observe this auspicious day with prayers and offerings, takin
What our family do with their free time - Part #2 Ugyen and Dechen take their boys on a bikepacking adventure in the wilds
What our family do with their free time - Part #1 Jigme heads deep into the Himalaya on self supported solo adventure runs. With the peaks of Jhomalhari (7,326m) and Jitchu Drake (6,989m - the guardian diety of Paro, our hometown) for company. In the
The first Black Necked Cranes of the winter have just landed in Gangtey from Tibet this morning. The sacred birds are known locally as Throng Throng Karm or the “harbingers of hope and prosperity” Our luck guests can view them from @gangt
Our happy guests at Pungtang Dechen Phodrang Dzong (the Palace of Bliss) in Punakha. In 2024 the 10 day Punakha Festival is celebrated here from February 16th.
Colourful shenanigans at Thimpu Festival with Ap Drep & Guide @galley9132