Art & Culture

Bhutan is a country flushed with art and design, from the intricate patterns on buildings to the stunning statues...

Along the highway in Zungye, Chumey valley under Bumthang district, there’s a textile shop run by a mother daughter duo conserving the art of weaving Yathra textiles.

Menchu spring water is considered to be very healing in Bhutan. This menchu in Aja Ney is a wellness experience like no other.

What makes Paro Taktshang a fascinating destination and how did it evolve to be the most sought after tourist spot for visitors? Do we know the real story behind how the site got its name?

On this unique journey, I was fortunate enough to accompany Her Highness Ashi Kesang Choden as she visited one of her conservation project sites in the outskirts of Paro.

This remote village beyond Gyalpozhing is home to some of the best wooden carvers in Bhutan

In a lone mud room, a woman continues an age old art of making traditional pottery.

Did you know that Trashiyangtse is the birthplace of some of Bhutan’s most unique arts and crafts? First stop,...

This quaint cluster village in the east takes you back into ancient Bhutan.

Ancient Buddhist stupas, unseen Guru Rinpochhe’s imprints tucked away in jaw-dropping landscapes – Trashiyangtse is perhaps one of the most underrated sacred tourist destinations in Bhutan.

I had heard of a far flung heritage village in south central Bhutan. Little did I realize the village was more than its aesthetic appeal.

Led by Pawo, our journey retracing the life of Pema Lingpa continues as our next visit takes us to Kenchosum Lhakhang in Bumthang.

Retracing the life of Pema Lingpa continues as the unconventional group of pilgrims explore Tamzhing Monastery in Bumthang.

In 2020, I joined an unconventional group of pilgrims for a tour to learn more about Terton Pema Lingpa, led by Pawo Choyning Dorji.