This is a country is unlike any you would have visited. This is the land where happiness is wealth, where spirituality permeates every aspect of life and where nature is treasured, not looted. This idyllic destination, Bhutan, offers an array of activities.

The land is ethereally beautiful, the people spiritual and genial. Enjoy nature, local culture, and cuisine, explore ancient temples and forts, rejuvenate your body, and mind with wellness treatments, and do some soul searching too.

Just because it is a spiritual nation, it does not mean Bhutanese do not know how to have fun. There are ample opportunities for sports, adventure and partying too, in authentic Bhutanese style. So, get set for an unforgettable holiday experience in this Himalayan Kingdom.

Sports and Adventure

Bhutan is a nation of peace and contentment, but it also offers a lot of fun activities that will rejuvenate your body and mind. You can enjoy the beautiful country by exploring its hills and valleys on foot. Choose from any of the trekking tracks, long and short and varying levels of difficulty. Big or small, every trek and hike

If water is your thing, Bhutan has the best adventure option for you – white water rafting. Feel the rush as you are tossed around in a rubber boat coursing through the rough waters of Mo Chu and Po Chu rivers. And if you would like to see the otherwise genial Bhutanese being competitive, just visit the Changlimithang Archery Ground in Thimpu. Watch them practice the national sport with great vigour and enthusiasm.

The Farm Life

Agriculture is Bhutan’s major economic activity. And a visit to the villages of the mountain nation is not to be missed. Get know how rural life works by spending a day with a farmer family. You’ll get to experience the joys of simple living, tasty rural cuisine plus copious amounts of local rice liquor, and engaging conversations.

And while spending time in the rural side, you can also try your hand at the age-old practice of foraging in forests. It is an essential skill that could come handy. Learn the nuances of mushroom picking with experts. It’s an interesting way to enjoy the beauty of the forests at dawn.

You can also learn some cooking tips during these rustic visits. The simple dishes enjoyed by the village folk is tasty and nourishing. You might want to add them to your collection of exotic recipes.

Spiritual Best

Bhutan is one of the oldest Buddhist nations in world, where the religion is still practiced in its ancient form. The spiritual teachings guide every aspect of life in the country. Visit the shrines and temples when you can. Marvel at the architecture and the history that go with these structures. Watch the daily routines of the monks and feel free to have conversations with learned ascetics, if you wish.

You can also find spiritual abodes in the forest and atop hills built by the royal family. So, your adventure trips can double up as spiritual experiences.