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16 things to do in Bhutan

Paro Tshechu
This festival reveals the secrets of compassion and peace through sacred dances and ritualistic music

Hot Springs
May your soul, brain, and body rest in the hot healing springs of Himalayas

Blooming Rhododendrons
Walking along the trail under blooming rhododendron trees can be compared with the famous cherry blossom paths in Japan

Fertility Blessing in Chimi Lhakhang Monastery
If while visiting a monastery you are stroked with a wooden phallus on the head, it means you have been blessed

Losar (Bhutanese New Year)
This festival is a great opportunity for tourists to learn the many traditions of Bhutan, its cuisine, outdoor activities, and religion

Himalayan Blue Poppy
The national flower of Bhutan is tiny, gentle, and beautiful

Rice Harvest
Learn the story of rice—where it grows and how it is manually harvested in Bhutan

Khuru (Darts)
This is a traditional kind of sport in Bhutan, and it is played only outdoors

Thimphu Tshechu
Each dance, performed at this festival, is an old story that combines costumes, masks, and sacred knowledge

Birdwatching
Rare and endangered, bright and colourful, and amazing at dancing and singing—birds in Bhutan posses all imaginable characteristics and varieties

Punakha Suspension Bridge
If you stop in the very middle of this bridge, you will get a great view of the river, valley, temple, and a good boost of adrenaline as well!

Black-Necked Cranes
These beautiful and endangered birds are a symbol of Bhutan

Kayaking and Rafting
New to Bhutan, these extreme activities have become very popular for tourists

Tour of the Dragon and Dragon's Fury Race
Be prepared to participate in or watch challenging MTB races both finishing in the capital city of Thimphu

Golden Langur Mating Season
They become especially attractive when mature and their fur is reminiscent of many shades of creamy gold

Tiger's Nest (Paro Taktsang)
A small monastery on a cliff overlooks a picturesque valley