Druk Air on the way to Bhutan, Mount Everest in the center

Paro Dzong

Dokha village

Women thrashing wheat near Punakha

Kurje: woman milking her cow. Traditional Yak herders dwelling in the back.

Ura Valley: Ura Village ( elevation 3100m)

Traditional villagers not far from Pele La Pass on the way to Wangdue. Woman  rolling up Yak hair.

Haa is a set off point for trekking. Man with his pack horses and mules. He works for the Indian and Bhutanese army transporting goods to the border posts and also does tourist treks.

Eastern Bhutan rice fields at Kingri along the Sheri Chu (river)

Khuruthang is a new town to house all the shops that were located at Punakha:  kids are walking to school to Khuruthang.

Haa was recently opened to tourists and is a set off point for trekking. Ugyen Dorji Higher Secondary School: 7th grade science class..

Trashi Yangtse: boy plaing video games

Radhi-Phongme Valley: rice fields

Lobeysa is situated along the Mo Chhu river: family enjoying the late afternoon sun.

Gasa: hot spring that Bhutanese from all over the country use to cure different illnesses.

Kurichhu:  60 Megawatt Hydorelectric Power Plant, built by India went into production 2004

Haa: Dorji General Shop selling Chinese goods, many smuggled in from Chinese-Tibetan border a one day walk away. Indian tourists buy Chines made sneakers.

Radhi-Phongme Valley: Kartung Nunnery. 

Haa: Cantilever bridge crossing the Haa river.

Kurje: monk and novices enjoy some tea and a snack after cleaning their car along the Dur Chu (river)

Langur monkey near Khelakha village

Phobjika Valley: a glacial valley is the chosen home for rare black-necked cranes, which spend the winters here (they migrate from the Tibetan plateau).

Bumthang: Thangbi is situated at an altitude of 2730m.

Trashi Yangtse: an old bridge crossing the Kulong Chu (river)

Eastern Bhutan, Trashi Yangtse: Chorten Kora built in 1782 in Nepalese style on a spot where Guru Rinpoche had overcome some demons.

Tsherim Jrupchu: Holy spring near Trongsa: family having a picknick.

Thumsing La (pass) is the higest Pass in Bhutan at an altitude of 3800m.

Trongsa: typical house entrance; the penis is supposed to ward off evil

Trashigang Dzong: was built in 1659 by Pekar Choepel and is protected on 3 sides by the river and ravines and from behind by a mountain.

Trashigang Dzong: was built in 1659 by Pekar Choepel and is protected on 3 sides by the river and ravines and from behind by a mountain.
Kundung with the whip on the right, who is in charge of monks and novices.

Trashigang Dzong: was built in 1659 by Pekar Choepel and is protected on 3 sides by the river and ravines and from behind by a mountain.
Kundung with the whip on the right, who is in charge of monks and novices. He is overseeing breakfast.

Trongsa Dzong (monastery):  was built in 1644 by Chhogyel Mingyur Tenpa. It's built above the Mangde Chhu river.

Thangbi: Thangbi Mani is a religious festival celebrated at the Thangbi Lhakhang (temple) built in 1470. It is situated at an altitude of 2730m.

Thangbi: Thangbi Mani is a religious festival celebrated at the Thangbi Lhakhang (temple) built in 1470. It is situated at an altitude of 2730m.

Thangbi: Thangbi Mani is a religious festival celebrated at the Thangbi Lhakhang (temple) built in 1470. It is situated at an altitude of 2730m.

Thangbi: Thangbi Mani is a religious festival celebrated at the Thangbi Lhakhang (temple) built in 1470. It is situated at an altitude of 2730m.

Thangbi: Thangbi Mani is a religious festival celebrated at the Thangbi Lhakhang (temple) built in 1470. It is situated at an altitude of 2730m.

Thimphu Tshechu: is a religious festival in honour of Guru Rinpoche, who brought Buddhism to Tibet and Bhutan in the 8th century. Day 4 the last day of the 4day festival taking place at the Tashichoedzong.

Thimphu: Tashichoedzong is the seat of the government and the clergy.
Dromchoe Festival: is a religious festival to commemorate the main protective deities of the Drukpas. People walking to the Dzong (monastery)

Thimphu Tshechu: is a religious festival in honour of Guru Rinpoche, who brought Buddhism to Tibet and Bhutan in the 8th century. Day 4 the last day of the 4day festival taking place at the Tashichoedzong.

Thimphu Tshechu: is a religious festival in honour of Guru Rinpoche, who brought Buddhism to Tibet and Bhutan in the 8th century. Day 4 the last day of the 4day festival taking place at the Tashichoedzong.

Thimphu Tshechu: is a religious festival in honour of Guru Rinpoche, who brought Buddhism to Tibet and Bhutan in the 8th century. Day 4 the last day of the 4day festival taking place at the Tashichoedzong.

Thimphu Tshechu: is a religious festival in honour of Guru Rinpoche, who brought Buddhism to Tibet and Bhutan in the 8th century. Day 4 the last day of the 4day festival taking place at the Tashichoedzong.

Thimphu Tshechu: is a religious festival in honour of Guru Rinpoche, who brought Buddhism to Tibet and Bhutan in the 8th century. Day 4 the last day of the 4day festival taking place at the Tashichoedzong.

Thimphu Tshechu: is a religious festival in honour of Guru Rinpoche, who brought Buddhism to Tibet and Bhutan in the 8th century. Day 3 of the 4 day festival taking place at the Tashichoedzong.

Thimphu Tshechu: is a religious festival in honour of Guru Rinpoche, who brought Buddhism to Tibet and Bhutan in the 8th century. Day 4 the last day of the 4 day festival taking place at the Tashichoedzong. Procession of a monk with a mask picturing Guru Rinpoche is led in procession around the main square and then people walk up to it to receive his blessing.

Wangduephodrang Dzong (monastery) is 71 km from Thimphu. The monastery was built in 1685.
Tshechu is a religious festival in honour of Guru Rinpoche who brought Buddhism to Tibet and Bhutan in teh 8th century. Day 1 of the 3 day festival.

Wangduephodrang Dzong (monastery) is 71 km from Thimphu. The monastery was built in 1685.
Tshechu is a religious festival in honour of Guru Rinpoche who brought Buddhism to Tibet and Bhutan in teh 8th century. Day 1 of the 3 day festival.

Wangduephodrang Dzong (monastery) is 71 km from Thimphu. The monastery was built in 1685.
Tshechu is a religious festival in honour of Guru Rinpoche who brought Buddhism to Tibet and Bhutan in teh 8th century. Day 2 of the 3 day festival.

Wangduephodrang Dzong (monastery) is 71 km from Thimphu. The monastery was built in 1685.
Tshechu is a religious festival in honour of Guru Rinpoche who brought Buddhism to Tibet and Bhutan in teh 8th century. Day 2 of the 3 day festival.

Wangduephodrang Dzong (monastery) is 71 km from Thimphu. The monastery was built in 1685.
Tshechu is a religious festival in honour of Guru Rinpoche who brought Buddhism to Tibet and Bhutan in teh 8th century. Day 2 of the 3 day festival.

Wangduephodrang Dzong (monastery) is 71 km from Thimphu. The monastery was built in 1685.
Tshechu is a religious festival in honour of Guru Rinpoche who brought Buddhism to Tibet and Bhutan in teh 8th century. Day 1 of the 3 day festival. The joker!

Wangduephodrang Dzong (monastery) is 71 km from Thimphu. The monastery was built in 1685.
Tshechu is a religious festival in honour of Guru Rinpoche who brought Buddhism to Tibet and Bhutan in teh 8th century. Day 1 of the 3 day festival.

Wangduephodrang Dzong (monastery) is 71 km from Thimphu. The monastery was built in 1685.
Tshechu is a religious festival in honour of Guru Rinpoche who brought Buddhism to Tibet and Bhutan in teh 8th century. Day 2 of the 3 day festival.

Wangduephodrang Dzong (monastery) is 71 km from Thimphu. The monastery was built in 1685.
Tshechu is a religious festival in honour of Guru Rinpoche who brought Buddhism to Tibet and Bhutan in teh 8th century. Day 2 of the 3 day festival.

Wangduephodrang Dzong (monastery) is 71 km from Thimphu. The monastery was built in 1685.
Tshechu is a religious festival in honour of Guru Rinpoche who brought Buddhism to Tibet and Bhutan in teh 8th century. Last Day of the 3 day festival.

Wangduephodrang Dzong (monastery) is 71 km from Thimphu. The monastery was built in 1685.
Tshechu is a religious festival in honour of Guru Rinpoche who brought Buddhism to Tibet and Bhutan in teh 8th century. Day 2 of the 3 day festival.

Wangduephodrang Dzong (monastery) is 71 km from Thimphu. The monastery was built in 1685.
Tshechu is a religious festival in honour of Guru Rinpoche who brought Buddhism to Tibet and Bhutan in teh 8th century. Last Day of the 3 day festival.

Wangduephodrang Dzong (monastery) is 71 km from Thimphu. The monastery was built in 1685.
Tshechu is a religious festival in honour of Guru Rinpoche who brought Buddhism to Tibet and Bhutan in teh 8th century. Day 2 of the 3 day festival.

Wangduephodrang Dzong (monastery) is 71 km from Thimphu. The monastery was built in 1685.
Tshechu is a religious festival in honour of Guru Rinpoche who brought Buddhism to Tibet and Bhutan in teh 8th century. Last Day of the 3 day festival.

Wangduephodrang Dzong (monastery) is 71 km from Thimphu. The monastery was built in 1685.
Tshechu is a religious festival in honour of Guru Rinpoche who brought Buddhism to Tibet and Bhutan in teh 8th century. Day 1 of the 3 day festival.

Wangduephodrang Dzong (monastery) is 71 km from Thimphu. The monastery was built in 1685.
Tshechu is a religious festival in honour of Guru Rinpoche who brought Buddhism to Tibet and Bhutan in teh 8th century. Day 2 of the 3 day festival.

Wangduephodrang Dzong (monastery) is 71 km from Thimphu. The monastery was built in 1685.
Tshechu is a religious festival in honour of Guru Rinpoche who brought Buddhism to Tibet and Bhutan in teh 8th century. Day 1 of the 3 day festival.

Wangduephodrang Dzong (monastery) is 71 km from Thimphu. The monastery was built in 1685.
Tshechu is a religious festival in honour of Guru Rinpoche who brought Buddhism to Tibet and Bhutan in teh 8th century. Day 2 of the 3 day festival.

Wangduephodrang Dzong (monastery) is 71 km from Thimphu. The monastery was built in 1685.
Tshechu is a religious festival in honour of Guru Rinpoche who brought Buddhism to Tibet and Bhutan in teh 8th century. Day 2 of the 3 day festival.

Wangduephodrang Dzong (monastery) is 71 km from Thimphu. The monastery was built in 1685.
Tshechu is a religious festival in honour of Guru Rinpoche who brought Buddhism to Tibet and Bhutan in teh 8th century. Day 2 of the 3 day festival.

Wangduephodrang Dzong (monastery) is 71 km from Thimphu. The monastery was built in 1685.
Tshechu is a religious festival in honour of Guru Rinpoche who brought Buddhism to Tibet and Bhutan in teh 8th century. Day 3 of the 3 day festival.

Wangduephodrang Dzong (monastery) is 71 km from Thimphu. The monastery was built in 1685.
Tshechu is a religious festival in honour of Guru Rinpoche who brought Buddhism to Tibet and Bhutan in teh 8th century. Day 3 of the 3 day festival.

Wangduephodrang Dzong (monastery) is 71 km from Thimphu. The monastery was built in 1685.
Tshechu is a religious festival in honour of Guru Rinpoche who brought Buddhism to Tibet and Bhutan in teh 8th century. Day 3 of the 3 day festival.

Wangduephodrang Dzong (monastery) is 71 km from Thimphu. The monastery was built in 1685.
Tshechu is a religious festival in honour of Guru Rinpoche who brought Buddhism to Tibet and Bhutan in teh 8th century. Day 2 of the 3 day festival. Lam Manip is a holy man who escorts a wooden portable shrine called the Tashigomang. Lam Manip is packing up his shrine.