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Bhutan with Audley Travel

A mountain kingdom closed off for years from the outside world: descriptions of Bhutan can sound like something out of Grimm’s Fairy Tales.

Our specialists Andy and Phil have just returned from a trip to Bhutan. They’ve compiled this video from their footage and photography stills. Think of it as a teaser trailer for what you could see and do on your own trip.

First, there’s the scenery. Himalaya mountainscapes lie around every corner. Then, there’s the way that spirituality is so deeply entrenched in everyday life. As seen in the video, you could visit Bhutanese monasteries, where you see monks of all ages go about their daily life and customs.
You can visit countless chortens (shrines) decked in strings of prayer flags, plus white, gold and maroon-roofed dzongs (fortresses) and palaces. You can hike up to the Tiger’s Nest Monastery, its concertina of buildings clinging, limpet-like, to a sheer rockface.

Elsewhere, as our video shows, you’ll get a glimpse of the secluded rural existence that many Bhutanese still lead. It’s a life that revolves around farming cycles and a sometimes inhospitable, if beguiling, landscape.

You’ll find more inspiration for your Bhutan trip in our guide to visiting the Himalaya.

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