Bhutan’s Tiger’s Nest: Stairway to Heaven
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- Jay Tindall
Bhutan is an enchanting Himalayan Buddhist kingdom. The fabled Tiger’s Nest is the jewel of the nation, beckoning both intrepid hikers and photographers alike.
Millennia-old religions, tribal beliefs, modern healing – in Asia, where mountains are gods and temples are magic, the cultural exoticism is harnessed in so many unique ways.
The sects of Buddhism add varying colors and cultures from Nepal to Thailand, and Chinese cultural beliefs can be found from Beijing to Bangkok. Asia’s spiritual destinations are a mix made from centuries of history, and so rich and varied is this spiritual landscape that finding where suits travelers best can be trying. The experts at Remote Lands know exactly where the spiritual traveler wants to go.
Whether it’s the masochistic Nine Emperor Gods Festival in Thailand or a simple temple stay in Bhutan, Remote Lands can find the spiritual holiday that suits you.
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Bhutan is an enchanting Himalayan Buddhist kingdom. The fabled Tiger’s Nest is the jewel of the nation, beckoning both intrepid hikers and photographers alike.
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