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Regent Bhutan Specialist
Stef Studley
Bhutan Travel Specialist
A country that measures itself on 'gross domestic happiness' must be doing something right. Combine this with friendly and curious locals, rugged mountain landscapes, stunning mountain-top monasteries and a deep spiritual belief system, and it is clear that Bhutan packs a big punch in terms of travel experiences. If it's your first trip to Bhutan, I suggest timing your visit to coincide with a festival, or 'tsechu', to truly experience Bhutan's history and culture at it's most colourful and vibrant. The Thimphu Tsechu, held in the capital, occurs for three days each year in September or October, during which monks and masked performers dance during the ancient spiritual celebration.
Chat to a travel specialistStef's Tips
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Attend the black-neck crane festival in November, as dances are held at Gangte monastery.
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Try Ema Datshi. Chilli lovers will adore the national dish – a curry-style combination of chillis and locally-made cheese.
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For insight into rural Bhutanese life, visit a farmhouse in the Bumthang Valleys and try the locals' butter tea.
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