Last Updated on January 25, 2021
At its very heart, Bhutan is the epitome of happiness, peace and spirituality. It’s impossible to visit the hermit kingdom and come back without seeing the colours and sensing its spiritual side.
Here are a few glimpses from our Bhutan photo journey.
Changangkha Lhakhang monastery, the oldest in Bhutan, is where parents bring their children to receive blessings. It is located on a hillock in the heart of Thimphu.
A splash of maroon brightens up a stark stone wall at the Lhakhang Karpo monastery in the Haa valley. Also called the White monastery, this dates back to the 7th century AD.
The huge, majestic statue of the Buddha stands on a hillock near Thimphu. Containing all of 125 statues in the complex, it’s a calm and serene spot housing a meditation hall and overlooks a spectacular landscape.
When in Bhutan, a monastery is never far off. And when in one, take a moment to take in the colours and calmness all around.
The sight of a group of monks walking peacefully amidst a typical Bhutanese backdrop of greenery is an enduring, endearing sight.
It’s both a common and a striking sight in any place of worship – being at peace with oneself and oblivious to the world. Just one of the many sights we observed in Bhutanese monasteries.
On the trek to Tiger’s Nest monastery, met this genial monk who didn’t say much, just smiled. And it made the challenging trek so much easier.
An unmistakably Bhutanese vista is the awesome Punakha Dzong that stands proudly in its scenic backdrop. All the colours and the serenity make this as much a place of spiritual importance as it is a palace and a fortress.
A true Bhutanese icon, the Paro Taktsang or the Tiger’s Nest monastery is a cluster of 13 temples at a height of over 10,000 feet above sea level. Stunningly built into a high cliff that soars above the Paro valley, it’s reportedly where Guru Rinpoche meditated. The 2-3 hour trek is both a physical and spiritual high and not to be missed.
The sight of the prayer wheels lined up in harmony and the sound of their gentle whirring are an integral part of Bhutanese life. And this forms the messages of peace, happiness and spirituality that one takes away from a trip to beautiful Bhutan.
