Excellent @Venky_lightbug !
Tiger’s Nest looks awesome, I agree! Hopefully one day. 
Looking forward to your Philippine post.
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@Venky_lightbug , amazing post. Thanks for sharing your Bhutan Travel experiences with us. I’ve had a couple of friends who have traveled here and their pictures like yours were b-e-a-u-t-i-f-u-l! It must have felt like being in a dream, especially as you visited Tiger’s Nest Monastery. Bhutan, Tibet, Nepal are on my travel bucket list - to see the Himalayans, visit the monasteries, and trek. I bet the air was so clear, clean, and crisp.
Did your driver talk to you about his country’s philosophy of Gross National Happiness? It is an interesting concept that other countries are trying to adapt.
And what did you think of Bhutanese cuisine? What does it taste like? Anything stand out that you would recommend to eat or drink?
Cheers,
Karen
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Most welcome in Uttarakhand @Venky_lightbug
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Hi @Venky_lightbug ,
Thanks a lot for tagging me in this amazing post!
I really enjoyed the post because you gave so much description about your trip to Bhutan and I liked the most the tips that you gave at the end. The photos that you took are also amazing! I have no words to say something because it’s a really beautiful post!
Thanks a lot again for your time to create such post!
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@KarenVChin Thank you for reading
Yes the air and skies were so clear and clean. The country is so clean and the interesting thing is the respect given to the pedestrians. They earned my respect with that.
Our driver did not give any information about Bhutan. It was the most disappointing part. But yes we knew about the Happiness Index and I could see that on their faces. Very Content with what they have. And they believe in their King.
About the food, it was ok. It was either bland or too spicy. They have their special chilli that they use to make Datshi… Basically Cheese item. You should try that.
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I could understand your love for nature with your previous comments and so tagged you I am really glad that you liked the photos and the tips.
Thank you for reading
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Yes I did take all these pictures @PoliMC
Photography is my hobby
Also you can check my Instagram profile for more
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Thank you for tagging me and sharing your experience with us @Venky_lightbug . I enjoyed reading your post so much. I am a nature lover, and whenever I have the opportunity, I take a break from the city. I would like to visit Bhutan too. It looks like a miracle.
Keep up sharing and contributing!
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Thanks @InaS You should definitely visit Bhutan.
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Wow! Amazing trip @Venky_lightbug !
Quiero ver mas fotos jeje
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Hello @Venky_lightbug
I knew for the first time in a moderator’s article introduction. What a wonderful photo! There is a building like a fine temple on the cliff. Is this possible for humanity?
A lake like a mirror is quiet with no waves at all. Both are photos like miracles!
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Thank you so much. More pictures coming soon
Hello @YasumiKikuchi
Thank you so much. I know, the first glimpse of the Tiger’s nest was unimaginable.
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Hi @Venky_lightbug ,
Thank you for writing this great post! I will definitely follow all of your tips if I get the chance to travel to Bhutan. It is a dream of mine to reach to that country, but so far I haven’t had the chance. As you can see from my post, I love collecting currencies from places I visit. The Bhutanese has been one of the hardest to find.
I loved reading your post and learning much about those ancient and sacred lands! Just like you, last year I had the chance to visit part of the revered Himalayas, I did a deep tour in Tibet and spend 10+days all this once in a lifetime trip. I took the train from Beijing and was on the train for about 50 hours to Lhasa, Tibet. During those long hours I could see how the scenery was changing constantly, especially while getting closer and closer to the Tibetan Plateau. I got the chance to take a hermetic train, probably the train which covers lands higher than 4000-5000 meters.
After visiting Lhasa for a few days, we headed to Shigatse for a one-day stop so we can gather strength and head for the base camp of the world’s highest peak - Mt. Qomolangma!!! This trip was full of emotions and worries as the weather was constantly getting worse and to my regret we only got to reach a point of 5200 meters, an observation spot where in sunny days one can see the most 5 highest peaks on our planet - the highest eight-thousanders! This spot is the furthest and highest I could reach in my life. Here is a photo that I made there:
@KarenVChin Just like you, I am dreaming to learn more and more about this place. I wish to visit it again and continue exploring those sacred lands!
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Hi @TsekoV
Thank you so much for your kind words. I did love reading your story.
I can totally imagine the experience. I have been to couple of Himalayan treks and not being able to summit because of the weather is something disheartening for me too.
But the view is breathtaking. I would love to visit Tibet once. Thanks for bringing this place up. Will plan soon.
PS: I have extra Bhutan Currency with me. I can send you if you want for your collection
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@Venky_lightbug I am happy that you liked my story.
Last time I entered Tibet through the Qing-Zang (青藏）road in China. There is also another one, the Chuan Zang (川藏) road. I have heard the latter is full of green forests and stunning nature beauties on the way. Many people there spend weeks to trek this road, some take it by riding bicycles, others take a train. For me all those places are sacred in our world. We should respect and protect them. I am sure there are hidden many beauties and preserved places just like a hidden treasure.
I remember the feeling when I reached there, it was different, I felt in peace and I felt so small. I understood that there are different rules of life, not those of vast-paced societies.
I dream to visit other parts of the Himalayas, including Bhutan and India. I know that from Himalayas many rivers spring up - the Gang river in India, many rivers in Cambodia and Thailand, etc.
P.S.: I will be glad to add the Bhutan currency to my collection when I get to reach to this country. : )
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@TsekoV True that… The beauty needs to be preserved. I wish many understand this fact and stop exploiting it.
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@TsekoV , yup, Lhasa is on my bucket list too!. Although I don’t think I can handle 50 hours on a train. How was the ride itself (the train)?
Cheers,
Karen
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Hi @KarenVChin ,
I must say this is one of the most sacred places I have been in my whole life! I believe it is totally worth a visit!
The 50 hours spent on the train were an experience on its own. I could see how the land changes and feel little by little the altitude. Our guides told us this is the better option to visit Tibet. Taking the train has two main advantages: your body can adjust slowly to the change of altitude and you can enjoy those breathtaking views of eternal mountains.
Here are some shots that I have captured during the journey with the train:
and here is one more…
This is a journey to find yourself…I started this journey alone and let the destiny bring me all those great moments.
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