4 articles tagged with bumthang valley
Standing at the edge of Jakar's pine-scented valley, where prayer flags snap in the crisp Himalayan breeze, I felt that familiar dual perspective taking hold—my mother's appreciation for design evident in the intricate woodwork of distant monasteries, my father's environmental...
As the first golden rays of dawn illuminate the mist-shrouded valleys of Bumthang, I find myself standing barefoot on dew-kissed grass, watching monks prepare for the day's sacred festivities. There's something about this place—Bhutan's spiritual heartland—that resonates with the energy...
The first light of dawn filters through my window at Amankora Bumthang, painting the wooden beams in hues of amber and gold. Outside, prayer flags flutter in the gentle breeze, their colors vibrant against the backdrop of pine-covered mountains. Two...
The first time I stood in Bumthang Valley with my three kids, watching the night sky erupt with stars above ancient temples, I understood why my late wife Amelia had placed Bhutan at the top of our family travel list....