Bhutan Travel Inspirations

There and back again (soon)...

Travelling to Bhutan is a true adventure: from the moment my flight approaches Paro airport and the cloud parts to review the precarious runway, I knew in my heart that I will leave a part of myself in this land.

My road to Bhutan started in 2012 when I first met a group of wonderful Bhutanese in Singapore. Their warmth and culture inspired me to one-day visit this land that always appeared almost mythical and mysterious.

When I finally set foot in Bhutan in 2018, the country revealed itself to be clean, peaceful and fresh, literally and figuratively. Just a mere few hours in the country, I remembered already leaving behind that "busy" mentality and immersing in the slower, calmer pace of the country. The surroundings and people definitely played a part. There was no constant sound of car horns going off even though there werent any traffic lights and the walking pace of the locals made me consciously realise how "in a rush" we metropolitans are.

Unfortunately, during my first trip to Bhutan, I wasnt able to fully enjoy the clear view of the Himalayas at Dorchula Pass (due to the heavy fog on the day of my visit) or experience the completed temple of the Great Buddha Dordenma. Hence, I really hope to revisit these magical places again.

All things considered, I guess the biggest reason to revisit the country again is to be able to see my friends again. Due to the pandemic, it has been a long while since I last saw them and it is about time that I went back and catch up with them.