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In Photos: Beautiful Bhutan

February 25, 2017 | by Rebecca Pattee

52 Photos That Will Make You Want to Visit Bhutan

In my last post, I talked about some of the reasons why you need to visit Bhutan. If you’re still not convinced, I’m including even more photos below that will make you want to visit The Land of the Thunder Dragon.

Bhutan: Prayer flags on the hike up to Tiger's Nest Monastery
Prayer flags on the hike up to Tiger’s Nest Monastery
Bhutan: Paro Taktsang, also known as Tiger's Nest Monastery
Bhutan: Paro Taktsang, also known as Tiger’s Nest Monastery
Bhutan: Paro Taktsang, also known as Tiger's Nest Monastery
Bhutan: Paro Taktsang, also known as Tiger’s Nest Monastery
Bhutan: Tiger's Nest Monastery
A small area for the monks on the way to Tiger’s Nest
Ema Datshi, spicy green chilis in Bhutan
Ema Datshi, spicy green chilis in Bhutan
Keys to Bhutan
Me with my Keys to Bhutan guide and driver
Tourist Restroom Phallaus Sign in Punakha
Bhutan: Tourist Restroom Phallaus Sign in Punakha
Bhutan: At the entrance to Paro Taktsang, also known as Tiger's Nest Monastery
At the entrance to Paro Taktsang, also known as Tiger’s Nest Monastery
Man sewing in his shop in Thimphu, Bhutan
Man sewing in his shop in Thimphu, Bhutan
Police officer directing traffic in Thimphu, Bhutan
Police officer directing traffic in Thimphu. There are no traffic lights in Bhutan.
Bhutan: Shopping in Thimphu
Bhutan: Shopping in Thimphu
Woman working at the Jungshi Paper Factory in Thimphu, Bhutan
Woman working at the Jungshi Paper Factory in Thimphu,
Little kids posting in Thimphu, Bhutan
Little kids posting in Thimphu,
Thimphu, Bhutan farmer's market
Thimphu, Bhutan farmer’s market
Walking in Punakha, Bhutan
Walking in Punakha, Bhutan
Monks at the Punakha Dzong, Bhutan
Monks at the Punakha Dzong
Detail at Kyichu Lhakhang, Paro, Bhutan
Detail at Kyichu Lhakhang, Paro, Bhutan
Door details at the Paro temple, Bhutan
Door details at the Paro temple
Great Buddha Dordenma in Thimphu, Bhutan
Great Buddha Dordenma in Thimphu
Door in Thimphu, Bhutan
Door in Thimphu
Bhutan: Paro Dzong
Bhutan: Paro Dzong
Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten, Punakha, Bhutan
Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten in Punakha
Man holding prayer beads in Punakha, Bhutan
Man holding prayer beads in Punakha
Monks crossing the bridge in Punakha Dzong, Bhutan
Monks crossing the bridge in Punakha Dzong
Monk at Punakha Dzong, Bhutan
Monk at Punakha Dzong
Woman from the Layap tribe in northern Bhutan
Woman from the Layap tribe in northern Bhutan
Woman from the Layap tribe in northern Bhutan
Woman from the Layap tribe in northern Bhutan
Bhutan: Women wearing the traditional kira
Women wearing the traditional kira
Couple looking at the fish in Punakha Bhutan
Couple looking at the fish in Punakha
Monk at the Punakha Dzong Bhutan
Monk at the Punakha Dzong
Monk at the Punakha Dzong Bhutan
Monk at the Punakha Dzong
Monk robes at the Punakha Dzong, Bhutan
Monk robes at the Punakha Dzong
Monks at the Punakha Dzong, Bhutan
Monks at the Punakha Dzong
Bhutan: Field in Punakha
Bhutan: Field in Punakha
Fields in Punakha Bhutan
Fields in Punakha Bhutan
Punakha Dzong
Punakha Dzong
Watching the fish at Punakha Dzong, Bhutan
Watching the fish at Punakha Dzong
Monks at Punakha Dzong, Bhutan
Monks at Punakha Dzong
Monks at Punakha Dzong, Bhutan
Monks at Punakha Dzong
Monks at Punakha Dzong, Bhutan
Monks at Punakha Dzong
Punakha Dzong Bhutan
Punakha Dzong
Punakha Dzong Bhutan
Punakha Dzong
Spinning prayer wheel Bhutan
Spinning prayer wheel
Prayer wheel Bhutan
Prayer wheel
Prayer wheel, Bhutan
Prayer wheel
Prayer wheels Bhutan
Prayer wheels
Prayer wheels in Punakha
Prayer wheels in Punakha
Crossing the bridge in Punakha Bhutan
Crossing the bridge in Punakha. The men are wearing the traditional gora.
Phallus on building in Punakha, Bhutan
Phallus on building in Punakha
Windows in Paro Bhutan
Windows in Paro
Bhutan: Penis in Punakha
Phallus in Punakha
Portrait of a man in Punakha Bhutan
Portrait of a man in Punakha
Prayer flags
Prayer flags
Prayer flags
Prayer flags
Prayer script at Dochula Pass Bhutan
Prayer script at Dochula Pass
Bhutan: Back to school shopping in Paro
Back to school shopping in Paro
Shopping in Paro Bhutan
Shopping in Paro
Bhutan: Paro Airport
Paro international airport
Bhutan Dzong details
Bhutan Dzong details
Thimphu door
Stupas at Dochula Pass Bhutan
Stupas at Dochula Pass

12 Comments · asia, bhutan, destinations, in photos

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Comments

  1. Emily says

    February 27, 2017 at 4:06 pm

    Your photos are incredible! I’ve always wanted to visit Bhutan. Thank you for sharing such gorgeous images.

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  2. Kandja Sylla says

    February 27, 2017 at 4:36 pm

    Wow your photos are all amazing! I can see a very rich culture and beautiful views. Definitely bookmarking this trip. Thanks for the share. xx

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  3. Elena (@TravelingBytes) says

    March 13, 2017 at 5:13 am

    If travel plans depended just on imagery, I would jump on a plane right away. Great photos. I love these vivid, brilliant colors: monks robes are particularly beautiful rich shades. Thank you for sharing!

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  4. Kreete says

    March 13, 2017 at 5:43 pm

    No need to convince me! I have always wanted to go to Bhutan. It seems to be such a special place and your photos confirm it 100%. Loving the ones of old ladies going on about their daily lives and the ones with the monks on it are great too. What am I saying, they are all great! Glad you had a great time!

    Reply
  5. Jennifer says

    March 13, 2017 at 7:40 pm

    These photos definitely make me want to visit! Maybe some of us female travellers should put out a little art with our genitalia:)

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  6. Rosie Benton says

    March 14, 2017 at 12:16 am

    I already wanted to visit and now I am just desperate. Awesome pictures – i really like the portrait pictures. Everything looks so colourful too! hope we make it there soon, thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  7. Paulina says

    March 14, 2017 at 3:57 am

    Bhutan is on my bucket list since a long time. Your photos really want to make me travel there. It looks like a true hidden gem.

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  8. Iza Abao, Two Monkeys Travel Group Writer says

    March 14, 2017 at 7:19 am

    I read that Bhutan is the happiest place in Asia. Your photos are proving that it is true. = )
    I would love to go trekking in Bhutan. The people look so friendly and hospitable too.

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  9. Gemma says

    March 14, 2017 at 3:26 pm

    Well, the title is correct – these photos make me want to visit Buhtan! You’ve captured some amazing shots, I love the view of Tiger’s Nest Monastery.

    Reply
  10. The Travel Ninjas says

    March 14, 2017 at 6:54 pm

    We definitely want to visit Buhtan. The views are gorgeous and the people seem really friendly. I would love to go to the Tiger’s Nest Monastery.

    Reply
  11. eve winters says

    March 14, 2017 at 11:57 pm

    Wow, these pictures are amazing! You have indeed given justice to Bhutan’s treasured. I wish I had those eyes for photography.

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  12. Global Girl Travels says

    March 15, 2017 at 5:46 pm

    These photos are amazing and perfectly encapsulate what Bhutan is about! I’ve always seen photos of the Tiger’s Nest Monastery and been curious about that. I’ve been reading about more bloggers exploring Bhutan. I think it’s time it gets a share of the love – it looks beautiful indeed!

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