Bhutan Photo Gallery

Bhutan is probably a photographer’s paradise. Between all the colourful monasteries, traditional architecture, little villages, markets, and the majestic eastern Himalayas, the number of photo opportunities and travel experiences are incredible. Enjoy!

Bhutan in Pictures

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Travelogue: Mystic Druk Yul

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↑ Me sitting outside the Punakha monastery

Bhutan is a very colourful country. Buddhist architecture, monasteries and cities spread around high ranges of the eastern Himalayas provide for lots of photo opportunities. I travelled here with a basic point and shoot camera (Canon Powershot SX100) and was fortunate to have mostly clear skies.

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Bhutan Top 25

Pictures that will make you want to travel to Bhutan right now!

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Monasteries of Bhutan

Bhutan is a deeply religious country and there are numerous Buddhist temples. From small shrines (Stupa and Chhorten) to massive fort-monastries (Dzong), there are lots of old and beautiful temples to see.

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Cities, villages and towns

A visual tour of Thimphu (the capital city), Paro, and smaller towns of Punakha, Wangdue, Khuruthang, Phuentsholing. The bazars and bus stations are smaller, but can get busy quickly.

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Stunning landscapes

Picturesque villages between fertile Himalayan mountain valleys make this country very beautiful.

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Murals and artwork in temples

Buddhist monasteries have lots of intricate artwork to depict various visual symbolism associated with the religion.

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People

I am very shy when it comes to photographing people, but I do enjoy taking pictures of locals as they go through their routines.

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All pictures

Check out all the pictures from my travel that I thought you might enjoy.

Author: Priyank

Traveller, musician, blogger, bureaucrat. In that order. I'm very interested in trying new things and my interests are diverse. Food, people, places, technologies - I like them all. Whatever I do, I approach life with optimism and strive to make each day happy and fruitful.

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  25. Janette says:
    December 6, 2015 at 10:58

    Hello,
    we are planning a trip to Buthan and I liked your photographs! Can I ask you the name or Location of the monastery you photographed during blue hour / night time? Are most of the monastery lit at night? Thanks for your blog and Keep on travelling, the world is great! Best regards from Buenos Aires, Janette

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