The only country that measures its success by a Gross National Happiness Index, Bhutan is famous for its scenic towns, historic landmarks and sprawling untouched beauty. One look at a photo of the famed Tiger’s Nest monastery or Chimi temple can be enough for keen travellers to put the country on their bucket list. But … Read more
You can sign up to do a circuit with a particular company, but canny travellers do it differently. Each brand has one or two outstanding properties, and there are a handful of memorable independently owned lodges. Reflections in a pond at Six Senses Thimphu, a luxury lodge in Bhutan that offers breathtaking views. Photo: Six … Read more
Just 10km (6.2 miles) from the Chinese border, in the most northerly reaches of Gasa district, Laya is accessible only on foot or by helicopter. When setting out, reassured by the guide that the hike would be a mere 12km, the helicopter option seemed like a ridiculous idea. After completing about a third of the … Read more
