Teissa Oxford Aug 26, 20201 minSimply BhutanThimphu, Bhutan Visit Simply Bhutan, an exclusive project under the Bhutan Youth Development Fund (YDF), built to offer a unique...
-Apr 1, 20201 minSix Senses BumthangBumthang, Bhutan The Six Senses opens its fifth property in spring 2020 with an eco-conscious lodge located deep inside a thick blue pine...
Teissa Oxford Mar 5, 20201 minCheri Monastery HikeThimphu, Bhutan Embark on a 2 -3 hour hike to Cheri Monastery. The trail starts by crossing a lovely wooden bridge that spans the Wangchu...
Teissa Oxford Mar 3, 20201 minA True Cultural ExperienceGangtey, Bhutan Visit a local village in Gangtey, Bhutan where a special visit to the farmhouse of a local family will be arranged....
Teissa Oxford Mar 3, 20201 minDrukgyel Dzong Paro, Bhutan Visit the picturesque ruins of the once massive Drukgyel Dzong, located at the head of the Paro Valley, with the sweeping...
Teissa Oxford Mar 3, 20201 minTakin Preserve Center Thimphu, Bhutan Visit the Takin Preserve Center. The Takin is the national animal of Bhutan, and looks like a cross between a cow and a...
Teissa Oxford Mar 3, 20201 minTextile & Folk Heritage Museums Thimphu, Bhutan Visit the Textile and Folk Heritage Museums, these museums, both of which opened in 2001, provide fascinating insights...
Teissa Oxford Mar 3, 20201 minNational Library Thimphu, Bhutan Visit the National Library, which holds a vast collection of ancient Buddhist texts and manuscripts, some dating back...
Teissa Oxford Mar 3, 20201 minTshewang Ceremony at Local Monastery Thimphu, BHutan Enjoy a special Tshewang Ceremony at a local monastery. A traditional prayer ceremony held by a team of monks, Tshewang...
Teissa Oxford Mar 3, 20201 minKuenselphodrang (Buddha Point) Thimphu, Bhutan Visit Kuenselphodrang, also known as Buddha Point. Here you may offer prayers to the largest Buddha statue in the country...
Teissa Oxford Mar 3, 20201 minTrashichhoedzong Thimphu, Bhutan Take in a stunning view of Trashichhoedzong. This impressive fortress/monastery houses the Secretariat building, the...
Teissa Oxford Mar 3, 20201 minLocal Crafts Bazaar Thimphu, Bhutan Visit the local crafts bazaar, where you will discover a vibrant collection of Bhutan’s fine traditional arts for sale. A...
Teissa Oxford Mar 3, 20202 minMountain Bike Tour of Thimphu Thimphu, Bhutan Embark upon a day spent exploring Thimphu by Mountain Bike. Bhutan, with its diverse topological features, makes for a...
Teissa Oxford Mar 2, 20201 minPhobjikah Valley Nature Excursion Explore the Phobjikha valley, serving as the winter home of black necked cranes that migrate from the arid plains in the north to pass...
Teissa Oxford Mar 2, 20201 minGangtey Gompa MonasteryVisit the Gangtey Gompa Monastery, set atop a small hill on the valley floor.Gyalse Pema Tinley, the reincarnation of Pema Lingpa (the...
Teissa Oxford Feb 27, 20201 minPhobjikha ValleyGangtey, Bhutan Explore the Phobjikha valley, serving as the winter home of black necked cranes that migrate from the arid plains in the...
Teissa Oxford Feb 27, 20201 minRinpung Dzong (Paro Dzong) Visit Rinpung Dzong (Paro Dzong), meaning “fortress of the heap of jewels”, which has a long and fascinating history. Along the wooden...
The Alluring Asia TeamFeb 24, 20201 minIn Bhutan They Sure Like to Hurl Things Through the AirArchery is the national sport of Bhutan but there are also a variety of other target based sports that are frequently seen when traveling...
The Alluring Asia TeamJan 9, 20201 minDon't overlook this Himalayan TempleWhen hiking towards Taktshang Goemba, more commonly known as the "Tiger's Nest" be sure to stop at Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the 108...
The Alluring Asia TeamOct 23, 20191 minNational Sport of BhutanArchery is the national sport of Bhutan. While traveling throughout the country you will find that nearly every village has it's own...