Here are five must-visit monasteries in Bhutan. Taktshang Monastery (Tiger’s Nest) : Taktshang is the most iconic monastery ...

Charting a dramatic route through snaking mountain passes and remote valleys, the ancient Trans-Bhutan Trail is once again open to intrepid hikers, having been lovingly remapped and restored by an ...

Bhutan, the ‘Land of Smile and Happiness, is known for its spiritual beauty and cultural richness. The kingdom is home to some stunning ancient monasteries, which are dotted across the country ...

At Damchen Lhakhang, a tiny 14th century monastery in Bhutan’s Gangtey valley, a dozen monks sit cross-legged, faintly swaying as they chant. A hundred butterlamps flicker, and through the ...

Originally part of the Silk Road, the Trans Bhutan Trail takes travelers past 27 villages, four dzongs (fortress monasteries), 12 mountain passes, and 21 temples, like the one pictured here in ...

The country of fewer than 800,000 people – known for its fabulous mountain vistas, untouched forests and imposing Buddhist monasteries – will start allowing international tourists back in from ...

Bhutan's trekking trails are not just pathways through mountains-they're journeys into a mythic realm. Unlike crowded routes in neighboring countries, Bhutan's treks remain blissfully untouched ...

Exactly a year ago, I was wrapping up my spring semester at the Harvard Kennedy School—a time of papers, parting hugs, and reflection. Amid the whirlwind, one thing stood out: scrolling through ...

Here are five must-visit monasteries in Bhutan. Taktshang Monastery (Tiger’s Nest) : Taktshang is the most iconic monastery in Bhutan set on a cliffside 3,120 meters above sea level in Paro Valley.