27 Feb 2021

Hike from Khumbu Village to Lowala

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By Karma Choden, culture guide and trekking guide The Jhomolhari trek is considered to be the mother of all treks in Bhutan and similarly, I consider Khumbu village hike the mother of all hikes in Phobjikha, a high valley in Wangdue Phodrang district, famous for the black necked cranes from the North who stay here over the winter. Khumbu village merges into three different hikes with different destinations: 1) Khumbu to Lowala 2) Khumbu to Pelela and 3) Khumbu to … Read More
1 Apr 2019

10 Must See Places in Bhutan

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By Ulrike Cokl (originally written for Gesar Travel) It is truly difficult for me to think of only 10 must-see places and attractions in Bhutan where I have spent so much time over the past 18 years. However, I will try and choose from my long list of things, places and activities that I love, keeping in mind that it is for people who have not been to the Himalayan Kingdom before. 1 Taktsang Gonpa There is no way around … Read More