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Last minute trip to Bhutan turns out FANTASTIC!

I made a last minute decision to visit Bhutan, a long time wish. Thanks to Sonam, who so efficiently and professionally handled my booking at short notice and answering my queries, and for the upgrade to business class - it was a pleasant surprise in the early am check-in :. Druk Asia even managed to get me choice accommodations given that it was last minute and peak season. I find that Druk Asia places the interest of the customers at heart and does it utmost to make the trip memorable. Indeed, it was.

The long drive, walks after walks (and climbs) in layered clothings were more than made up for by the experience, sceneries, pristine unhampered environment and most of all the people. The Bhutanese is one of the most sincere, genuine and friendly people I have met. The country turned up to be more modern that I expect, at the same time, the traditions and culture blended into their daily lives.

I was fortunate to have a peek into the local life - the archery competition, women building the houses in the traditional way, singing and dancing as they thumped the wood on the mud, the villagers on their way to get blessings from Je Khenpo on his annual winter retreat to Punakha. It was a pity that the Zorig Chusum was close to public due to examination; I would also have loved to meet and have more interactions with the locals.

Hope to be back again soon, this time to be able to catch the flowers, festivities and eastern side! And yes, improve my time up Taktsang!