PRIYA PARUL spent five nights and six days in the magically beautiful Himalayan kingdom
Tiger's Nest, one of the most visited places in Bhutan, is also one of the hardest to reach. A joint-stiffening, lung-collapsing hike to this hilltop monastery is worth it.

Himalayan peaks peek out from a veil of clouds in Bhutan.

View from the hotel beside the Thimphu River.

In Bhutan, the traditional arts (known collectively as Zorig Chusum) are taught in schools. In fact, the initial years of a Bhutanese student's education are spent learning these traditions.

Crossing a waterfall festooned with prayer flags en route to the Tiger's Nest monastery

Sentokha Dzong, the first Dzong in Bhutan, is a small but beautiful monastery that houses the Institute of Language and Cultural Studies.

The trails in Lampaneri Park are full of possibilities.

The Lakhang Monastery at Dochu La.

Relaxing on the banks of the Thimphu River in Bhutan.

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