Hi William! As a first time reader, I was excited to see we share the love for Bhutan and it's absolutely amazing Gangtey Lodge in Wangdue Phodrang.
They use chilis since they're born- in their babies bottles if they could. It's the first thing I saw drying on the roofs, as the ground careened towards me the first time I landed in Paro-- almost nose dived, I should say 22 yrs ago.
My hard currency at the time, plus my ex's guilty conscience bought me a full month in my happy place. I trekked, I went to Tsechus, I traversed, I fell in love with the Kingdom and its people.
It really doesn't take a private plane. There are many more connections nowadays, I was back in 2023- but still it's a hefty sum in plane tickets + hours flying+ the daily levy + surplus for any of the fancy shmancy hotels. Matt Dutile photographer extraordinaire swears that Wherever to Delhi-Paro remains the shortest. I prefer Wherever - BKK- Paro or SIN-Paro.
But take me from Wherever to Bhutan anytime, anywhere. Specially now. Even in a cruise ship😄
Hi William! As a first time reader, I was excited to see we share the love for Bhutan and it's absolutely amazing Gangtey Lodge in Wangdue Phodrang.
They use chilis since they're born- in their babies bottles if they could. It's the first thing I saw drying on the roofs, as the ground careened towards me the first time I landed in Paro-- almost nose dived, I should say 22 yrs ago.
My hard currency at the time, plus my ex's guilty conscience bought me a full month in my happy place. I trekked, I went to Tsechus, I traversed, I fell in love with the Kingdom and its people.
It really doesn't take a private plane. There are many more connections nowadays, I was back in 2023- but still it's a hefty sum in plane tickets + hours flying+ the daily levy + surplus for any of the fancy shmancy hotels. Matt Dutile photographer extraordinaire swears that Wherever to Delhi-Paro remains the shortest. I prefer Wherever - BKK- Paro or SIN-Paro.
But take me from Wherever to Bhutan anytime, anywhere. Specially now. Even in a cruise ship😄
Oh gosh your comment is reminding me about my harrowing landing in Paro. Quite epic and unforgettable in many ways. Will go back someday…
Always harrowing, but oh nothing on this planet like it. 🙏🏻 kuzozampo la.