So Many Chortens!
Description: Dochula Pass, the main pass Eastbound out of Bhutan’s capital of Thimphu, is adorned with 108 chortens and makes for a peaceful spot to stop and stretch your legs. We Continue Reading →
Category: Thimphu
Hand Weaving In Bhutan
Description: Bhutan’s largest exports are hydroelectricity and tourism, but coming in a distant third is handicrafts still produced on hand looms as shown here. While Bhutan does not export large quantities Continue Reading →
Photo Of The Day – Prayer Flags Above Thimphu, Bhutan
Title: Prayer Flags Above Thimphu, Bhutan Location: Thimphu, Bhutan, Asia Description: Not far out of the largest city in Bhutan are miles of trails winding through the wooded countryside. Join me in Continue Reading →
Photo Of The Day – Night Scene in Thimphu
Title: Night Scene in Thimphu Location: Thimphu, Bhutan. Asia Description: The one main downtown street in Thimphu, Bhutan’s capital, is quite bustling at night. Want to join an amazing 13 day photo tour through Continue Reading →
Photo Of The Day – Druk Wangyal Lhakhang At Dochula Pass, Bhutan
Title: Druk Wangyal Lhakhang At Dochula Pass, Bhutan Location: Dochula, Bhutan, Asia Description: A magnificent temple sits atop the 10,218′ pass connecting Bhutan’s traditional seat of power, Punakha, with Thimphu. Often Continue Reading →
Photo Of The Day – Inside Tashichho Dzong
Title: Inside Tashichho Dzong Location: Thimphu, Bhutan, Asia Description: Bhutan’s capital of Thimphu holds the government’s main offices, situated in a fortress called a dzong. This structure (as seen in yesterday’s image) Continue Reading →
Photo Of The Day – Thimphu’s Tashichho Dzong At Night
Title: Thimphu’s Tashichho Dzong At Night Location: Thimphu, Bhutan, Asia Description: Thimphu is Bhutan’s capital and this fortress, or dzong, is where the head of its government resides. The king lives just Continue Reading →
Photo Of The Day – Bhutan’s Capital Of Thimphu, A City With No Stoplights
Title: Bhutan’s Capital Of Thimphu, A City With No Stoplights Location: Thimphu, Bhutan, Asia Description: Thimphu sits in an idyllic valley surrounded by lush hills that transition into the Himalayas far beyond. Continue Reading →
Photo Of The Day – Flag Lowering Ceremony, Tashichho Dzong, Bhutan
Title: Flag Lowering Ceremony, Tashichho Dzong, Bhutan Location: Thimphu, Bhutan Description: The national flag of Bhutan is lowered at the Tashichho Dzong, the main fortress and center of civil government in Bhutan. Continue Reading →