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Attractions Getting Here and Around Travelogue

5 Reasons Why Bhutan is Worth the US$ 250 Daily Fee

Bhutan’s strategy of “low volume, high quality” tourism has made it a highly-regarded destination among discerning travellers. It costs an official USD 250 per day per person to sample the charms of this isolated Himalayan kingdom, an amount that includes land transport, accommodations, food and guide service.

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Activities Travelogue

Cycling from Thimphu to Paro

We were down at the bar in town enjoying a local beer (Druk 11000 “Super Strong”) when Randall received a text from a Bhutanese contact he had made, proposing a bike ride the next morning. When he read the message to me, I envisaged a meandering, casual ride around town to help get our bearings, […]

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Attractions Travelogue

Beautiful Bliss

There is an ethereal beauty to Bhutan that visitors just can’t get enough of. It was just after 11pm, Wednesday, in the western town of Paro, Bhutan. It was also Ladies’ Night, and we were walking towards Destiny Club disco to celebrate the last night of our trip. Young girls in mini-skirts and heels overtook […]

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About Bhutan Travelogue

Bhutan – The Middle Path

Bhutan, the Land of the Thunder Dragon, strikes a beautiful balance between the sacred and the secular, old and new, sound and silence, and form and function.

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Travelogue

Wildlife Photography in Tang Ogyen Choling

While on a recent photographer’s cross-country tour of Bhutan, my wife and I were enjoying the early morning panoramic view of the Tang valley, just after erecting our personal prayer flags. This was a magical place for us, and we had come to experience the unique culture without any expectations of seeing much wildlife.

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Bhutan is the Land of the Thunder Dragon

Bhutan is “the Land of the Thunder Dragon,” called Druk Yul, and it is happiness rather than gross profit that is measured and reported by the Government! The landing in Paro can be challenging, but the experienced pilots of Drukair will slide you into the green valley with no problem. The air and light are […]

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Destinations Getting Here and Around Travelogue

A Weekend in Thimphu

Bhutan’s capital of Thimphu may be the only world capital without a traffic light, but the largest city in this remote Himalayan kingdom does boast some 5-star hotels, an increasing range of restaurants, and several nightclubs. What would you do for a weekend in Thimphu?

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Bhutan Travel Stories

Have you travelled to Bhutan? Do you have a Bhutan travel story? Send us your Bhutan travel story, and we will be happy to publish them on Bhutan-360.com. Bhutan is considered one of the most exclusive and unique travel destinations in the world. Your Bhutan travel story is definitely worthy to be shared.

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A Holy Hike to Taktsang

“You can’t come to Bhutan and not visit the Tiger’s Nest!” beamed the elderly European tourist as he happily trekked down the trail that led to the Taktsang Monastery, perched higher up on a sheer cliff on a mountainside in Paro Valley in Bhutan. I was resting on a rock, fanning myself in the hot […]

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News + Stories Travelogue

Poor Toilets in Bhutan for Tourists

Poor conditions of public toilets in Bhutan continue to irk visiting tourists. The condition of existing public toilets in Bhutan has been questioned not only by tourists, but locals as well, over the years. It is still common today to find public toilets in a mess, clogged with sticks and stones, and with no running […]