Freelance travel and wildlife photographer Margot Raggett shares her beautiful photographs of the fascinating kingdom of Bhutan.
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![Iron Chain Bridge of Tamchog Lhakhang Monastery, Paro River, Bhutan](https://livingnomads.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/16/Iron-Chain-Bridge-of-Tamchog-Lhakhang-Monastery-Paro-River-Bhutan.jpg)
“Whenever anyone asks me what Bhutan is like, I find the best way to describe it is like Narnia: it is so remote and unlike anywhere else on Earth that I’ve visited. And then I implore them to visit before it is too late, before it all inevitably changes.
“Bhutan is one of the last Kingdoms left on earth and describes itself as the happiest country on the planet, and I have to say from what I saw, they pretty much have it right. The country’s wealth is measured by the peoples’ happiness, not its GDP (they call it Gross National Happiness) and the citizens are incredibly well looked after by the state. Crime levels are low, graffiti and rubbish non-existent. The people have to wear traditional national dress at all times, which results in an explosion of colourful outfits wherever you go. My jeans put me to shame.”
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“I visited to coincide with the famous Paro Tshechu festival which includes days of traditional dances acted out for visitors who come far and wide in their best dress. Aside from the many stunning temples and breathtaking scenery, the best thing of all for me about Bhutan was the warmth and beauty of the people, which is what I spent most of my time trying to capture. It’s truly a unique place to experience.”
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Prayer flags in the wind
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Punakha Dzong, Paro
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![Punakha Dzong](https://livingnomads.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/16/Punakha-Dzong.jpg)
![a monk in Punakha Monastery](https://livingnomads.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/16/a-monk-in-Punakha-Monastery.jpg)
![Bhutan-Punakha-masked-dancers-in-a-row-Punakha](https://livingnomads.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/16/Bhutan-Punakha-masked-dancers-in-a-row-Punakha.jpg)
Locals walking past Punakha Dzong, Paro
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A young nun at the entrance to a temple
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A traditionally decorated balcony
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![An elderly woman turns a prayer wheel at Kyichu Lhakhang in Paro, Bhutan.](https://livingnomads.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/16/An-elderly-woman-turns-a-prayer-wheel-at-Kyichu-Lhakhang-in-Paro-Bhutan..jpg)
Religious candles burn in a dzong
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A joker (Atsara) mask on sale for the Paro Tshechu Festival, used to entertain the crowds
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A festival-goer with her young child strapped to her back
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Young boys watch a game of football from a monastery window
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A giant thangka (embroidered painting) of the Guru Throngdel
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Prayers held in front of the Throngdel
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A little boy plays with a piece of string
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A masked performer does a traditional dance at the festival
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Crowds at the festival in their best outfits
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A young nun amused at having her photo taken
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A giant statue is paraded around the festival
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A masked dancer
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All images belong to Margot Raggett. You can view more of her work at margotraggett.com.
Some best day tours, trips, activities and transfer services, tickets in, from and to Bhutan you can refer to
- 5D4N Classic Bhutan Tour
- 9D8N Classic Bhutan Tour
- Thimphu Private Car Charter
- 6D5N Dagala Thousand Lake Trek
- 6D5N Druk Path Trek
- 14D13N Laya – Gasa Trek
- 7D6N Classic Bhutan Tour
- 8D7N Classic Bhutan Tour
- 6D5N Classic Bhutan Tour
![Rinpung Dzong in the Paro Valley; Paro, Bhutan](https://livingnomads.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/16/Rinpung-Dzong-in-the-Paro-Valley-Paro-Bhutan.jpg)
Read more: The fullest Bhutan travel guide blog for a wonderful trip to Bhutan for the first-timers and Bhutan guide here.