The much awaited moment of my Motor-biking trip to Bhutan has come. It is 9 am, but the roads of Paro are still deserted. Unlike us, the people here are in no hurry. It takes me a while to adjust to the laid back Bhutanese lifestyle. Few people have gathered around a huge prayer wheel […]
Category: Bhutan
Bhutan – A tryst with The World’s Happiest Nation
When I first declared that I was going to Bhutan, I saw surprised looks in the eyes of people. I got questions like – “What is there to see in Bhutan?” I of course did not answer any of them. Over the past years, as I have traveled, I have loved places of untouched beauty. […]
Bhutan – Permit requirements for Indians
Pre-travel research about the necessary permits, visas and Forex requirements is always a daunting task for most travelers. During my recent motorbiking journey to Bhutan, I had difficulty in finding information on web which was written from a travelers perspective. I just had to come up with an exhaustive guide which was written keeping in […]
Bhutan – Motorbiking through The Last Shangri-La
It is 5 am and it has rained heavily last night in Darjeeling. Stray drops of water which got trapped in the leaves of trees are finally falling in puddles on the road below making a distinct sound as the whole town sleeps. I quietly close the doors of my hotel and tip-toe into the […]