Raven Tours and Treks

12/11/2023

14/10/2022

Incredible Bhutan - come and explore with us!

03/01/2021

01/01/2021

Mountains, rice terraces, villages and valleys engulfed in the midst of clouds.

16/09/2019

A beautiful day in Bumthang in the central part of Bhutan.

09/09/2019

One of our favorite monasteries in Bumthang, Kurjey Lhakhang monastery. Kurje is one of the most sacred sites in Bhutan as Guru Rinpoche meditated here and left the imprint (je) of his body (ku) on a rock.

02/09/2019

Bumthang, a town in the central part of Bhutan, is the historical home of the ruling King. At this monastery monks and adherants gather to pray.

26/08/2019

A prayer flag flutters over a village set in the mountains.

19/08/2019

The colors and artwork within the monasteries are amazing.

12/08/2019

Young monks studying the Buddhist scriptures

07/08/2019

These monks in the far east of Bhutan, are making offerings on a beautiful day in the Trashigang Dzong.

06/08/2019

If you are going to Bhutan, a great way to get ready for your trip is to watch this endearing Bhutanese film Travellers and Magicians.

https://www.amazon.com/Travellers-Magicians-Tshewang-Dendup/dp/B000ARG2RI/ref=sr_1_2?crid=JFWJSA6AMXER&keywords=travelers+and+magicians&qid=1564106985&s=gateway&sprefix=travelers+and+ma%2Caps%2C131&sr=8-2

Two men, two women, two journeys are woven into an intricate tapestry of desires as Travellers and Magicians takes us on an adventurous emotional tour through the heartland of Bhutanese Buddhist culture. (Zeitgeist Films)

05/08/2019

The sun dips below the mountains as beautiful colors and lights come to play.

04/08/2019

A view of the Paro Dzong and the watchtower on a beautiful day.

03/08/2019

Admiring the Paro Dzong formally known as Rinpung Dzong, built in the 15th century.

02/08/2019

A woman contemplates in silence at a monestary, holding her prayer wheel.

01/08/2019

The letter box in Paro District.

31/07/2019

31/07/2019

When you go trekking in Bhutan with Raven, it is a 5 star experience. The tent set up here is where you dine on your meals prepared by your cook. A great way to end your day after a long trek.

30/07/2019

These shows how much Bhutanese loves spicy. You can see everywhere in Bhutan that the people put the chili on the roof at their house.

29/07/2019

Kichu Lhakhang was originally a small structure at the time of its establishment. Over the years the temple was visited and blessed by many famous Buddhist saints including Guru Rinpoche in the 8th century.

28/07/2019

The beautiful of Paro Rinpung Dzong.

27/07/2019

A birdseye view of the Paro Dzong. A Dzong is a combination of fort, monastery and administrative center. There is a Dzong in each region of Bhutan.

25/07/2019

Beautiful golden fields of rice. The weather is fantastic and the air is clean.

24/07/2019

A young monk at the monastery next to the Guru Rinpoche statue strikes a pose.

16/07/2019

A prayer wheel at Drugyel Dzong.

15/07/2019

The view of Drugyel Dzong in Paro, Bhutan.

14/07/2019

Rinpung Dzong built in 1646 by Zabdrung Ngawang Namgyal on a hill above Paro valley is the famous Rinoung Dzongkha. Originally known as Rinchen Pung Dzong, Paro Rinpung Dzong was built on the foundation laid by the Guru Rinpoche under the commandment of Zabdrung Ngawang Namgyal.

13/07/2019

Paro Dzong is the administrative seat of the district of Paro. The Paro Dzong was built in 1644 under the order of Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. Paro Dzong full name is Rinpung Dzong, which means the fortress of the heap of jewels. Gyelchock founded Paro Dzong.

12/07/2019

The check-in counter at Paro international airport.

11/07/2019

In the 2 largest cities in Bhutan, Thimpu and Paro. You will have some dining options in most of the country, you will be eating a lot of Bhutanese food. But in Thimpu and Paro, you will be able to eat Thai, Korean, or Italian food.

10/07/2019

Enjoy the morning time at the hotel in Tashigang before going to Mongar.