The tsechu is central to Bhutan’s cultural heritage and preservation. These religious festivals are held regularly throughout the year, with each region holding their own tsechu. People come from surrounding communities to meet, watch and bond over these spectacular Buddhist events. The tsechus are typically held in the courtyard of the local monastery and the [...]
Beth Whitman wears many hats as the founder of Wanderlust and Lipstick and WanderTours. She leads small group adventures to off-the-beaten-path destinations, she's the author of the Wanderlust and Lipstick guides for women travelers and the publisher of the Wanderlust and Lipstick website.
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Punakha Dzong (monastery) is often called the most beautiful dzong in Bhutan. And I have to agree. It’s one of my very very favorite sights in the whole country. The dzong sits on the confluence of two rivers. This coming together of two rivers is actually thought to be inauspicious, so anything that can be [...]
Many people complain about the food in Bhutan saying it’s monotonous and boring. But I’ve always maintained that I never feel better than when I return from Bhutan. My face is glowing and I feel great. It likely has something to do with the altitude, but I know it’s also due to the fact that [...]
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