Tiger's Nest Monastery

What Bhutan’s authentic food is like, from ema datshi to hardened yak cheese

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What Bhutan’s authentic food is like, from ema datshi to hardened yak cheese

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

The best luxury accommodation in Bhutan, from Thimphu to Paro, Punakha and the Gangtey Valley

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The best luxury accommodation in Bhutan, from Thimphu to Paro, Punakha and the Gangtey Valley

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