Haa Valley Bhutan - Hoentay Dumplings, ROCK HARD Cheese, and Local Bhutanese Food! (Day 8)
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On Day 8 of our food and travel trip to Bhutan, we spent the night at Haa Valley Homestay and woke up to a beautiful morning. We spent the day exploring Haa Valley, and eating local Haa Valley Bhutanese food.
For breakfast I had butter tea (suja), and ezay chili dip made from a tree tomato.
Chogo - That’s the rock hard cheese I tried in Haa Valley town. It was unique, I spent about ½ an hour chewing on and barely even scratching the surface. You can suck on this rock hard cheese for a long time.
Hoentay - Hoentay are the local Haa Valley buckwheat dumplings, which are known throughout Bhutan and Bhutanese food you can’t miss when you’re in Haa Valley.
Back at Haa Valley Farm Stay we had a hot stone bath in the evening. It felt amazing to soak in a traditional Bhutanese hot stone bath.
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PEOPLE OF BHUTAN | Beautiful Destinations
Join the Beautiful Destinations team as we explore beyond the borders of this ancient kingdom and explore the unique worlds of its incredible people. From a trailblazing female archer to a conservationist who has planted over 100,000 trees, and from artisan papermakers sustaining 300-year-old traditions to dancers who move with the songs of centuries past, these are the stories of the people of Bhutan.
ON SONAM DEKI, BHUTAN’S TRAILBLAZING FEMALE ARCHER
In Bhutan, archery has become more than just the national sport — it has also become a platform for discussions on gender equality. As a female on the national archery team, Sonam Deki is challenging some of the country’s outdated customs and paving the road for women in the previously male-exclusive competition.
Deki and her team train eight hours a day, sometimes shooting as many as 300 arrows in a single practice. During competitions, they shoot at targets sitting 145 meters away (on the Olympic level, targets lie at half the distance). Deki has already made incredible strides since joining the team in 2014, but her biggest dreams — joining the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and becoming a coach — still lie ahead.
ON THE “MASKED DANCE OF THE DRUMS”
Drametse Ngacham, “the masked dance of the drums,” was once believed to have been performed by heroes of the celestial worlds. The vibrant masks of the dancers feature intricate details and elements inspired by animals — both real and mythical. The dance, a tradition passed down through five centuries, is considered an art form and is performed, to attract blessings, twice a year at the Drametse Ngacham festival — though it's also used on special occasions for good luck. It's thought to be a mechanism for spiritual empowerment and something the Bhutanese believe everyone should see at least once in a lifetime.
ON ATA SONAM AND A LIFE DEDICATED TO TREES
Atam Sonam’s dedication to the forests started from an early age. Though now retired, Sonam still devotes significant time to protecting and caring for Bhutan's trees. Over the last 35 years, he has planted more than 100,000 trees in and around the Thimphu Valley to combat the effects of climate change — last year alone, he planted more than 300! He is a shining light in the country’s initiative to keep at least sixty percent of its land forested at all times — an effort that has contributed to the country’s status as the only carbon-negative nation in the world.
ON PRESERVING ANCIENT PAPER-MAKING
While used countrywide today, historically, this extensive practice was only used to create scriptures and prayer books for monks. The paper is crafted from Daphne — a plant only found in the Himalayan region — and harvested sustainably to ensure regrowth. Over 300 people are involved in cooking, cleaning, and processing the plant to paper. The seven-day operation is truly an art form; its artisans train for 10 years to master the craft. And while using practices from the 17th century may not be the most practical route, this craft demonstrates the country’s steadfast dedication to preserving its heritage and — with its chemical-free process — also helps to protect the environment.
ON THE CULTURE OF BELIEF
Bhutan is a country of ancient tradition, of scared earth, of unfaltering belief. And while the majority of the population, almost three-quarters, practices the country’s official religion, Vajrayana Buddhism, its spiritual beliefs extend far beyond that — honored in traditions passed down through generations.
One such custom transpires along the winding curves of the Chele La Pass, 2088 meters above sea level. Patrons arrive to burn incense in offering and murmur prayers as they tie flags to poles that jut high above the dusty earth. This custom is performed to bring luck, prosperity, and peace to a family, its community, and all living beings in the world.
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Paro to Chelela and Haa Bhutan - a different experience at December end
The road from Paro to Chelela is fantastic. But at the top of Chelela, the place is very cold and windy. On the way to Chelela to Haa , the view of the calm and quiet Haa is beautiful. Thanks to Mr. Subhajit Neogi of Nightingale Tours and Travel for arranging such a beautiful Bhutan trip.
Tiger’s Nest in Bhutan - Trekking to the SPECTACULAR Monastery on a Cliff! (Final Day in Bhutan)
Tiger’s Nest Monastery in Bhutan is one of the most famous attractions, and the beauty is mind-blowing!
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On Day 19 of our food and travel trip to Bhutan, we dedicated the entire day to trekking to Tiger’s Nest Monastery in Bhutan (Paro Taktsang in Bhutanese Dzongkha), which sits literally on the edge of a cliff. The hike takes about 3 - 4 hours or so, and since I wanted to beat the main crowds, my wife and I left from the hotel quite early to get a head start. It worked out quite well, because we were some of the only people on the trail that early in the morning. The fresh air was amazing. We wound our way along the trail, and soon we could get amazing views of Tiger’s Nest hidden in the clouds and on the side of the cliff.
The trail, although steep, isn’t really dangerous in any parts, as long as you keep your eye on the trail and don’t try to get too close to the edge. At the top of Tiger’s Nest Monastery they don’t allow any photography, so you have to check in your bag. We walked around the monastery for a little while, ate some snacks, and then headed down.
Despite Tiger’s Nest Monastery in Bhutan being one of the most famous attractions and icons of Bhutan, it really is spectacular.
Round-Trip Taxi from Paro to Tiger’s Nest - 1,400 BTN ($20.99)
It’s typically recommended that you visit Tiger’s Nest at the end of your trip to Bhutan so that you acclimatize better to the elevation.
Gangtey Palace Hotel - After returning from Tiger’s Nest, we checked into the classic Gangtey Palace Hotel for our final night in Bhutan!
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Highlights of Paro to Haa Valley Drive - Bhutan
The journey from Paro to Haa valley is through high altitude terrain located on western Bhutan. Chelela pass at 4000 m is worthwhile taking a break. The Himalayan view from the pass is spectacular so is the landscape of Haa valley. The Hatey village which was our destination beyond Haa town is picturesque place with greenery of cultivation plots, meandering river and a good place to explore albeit on mud stone track.
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Haa Valley Bhutan
This remote area is relatively untouched, despite the spectacular views of the Himalayan range and Bhutan's second highest peak, Mt. Jomolhari.
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Best Momos in Thimphu, Bhutan, and Bhutanese Archery! (Day 10)
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On Day 10 of our Bhutan food and travel trip, we were back in Thimphu for a couple days. For lunch we headed to Momo Corner, a famous restaurant that serves some of the best momos in Thimphu, Bhutan.
Momo Corner - This restaurant is one of the most famous restaurants in all of Thimphu, and His Majesty the King of Bhutan is even known to come by for some momos every now and then. Momos are the Himalayan version of dumplings, available from Tibet to Nepal to India and they are very popular in Bhutan. The momos and the atmosphere at Momo Corner was fantastic.
Bhutanese Archery - Did you know the national sport of Bhutan is archery? After eating momos we had a chance to watch some archery competitions at the archery grounds in Thimphu.
The Bhutanese - For dinner we ate at The Bhutanese for traditional Bhutanese food. Overall, the food was good, but similar to many other meals that we ate on this trip to Bhutan.
Disclosure:
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Haa Valley : one of the most picturesque places in Bhutan
Haa's major feature is the Haa Valley, a steep north-south valley with a narrow floor. The main crops grown in the valley are wheat and barley, although some rice is grown in the lower reaches of the valley. Potatoes, chilis, apples and other cash crops are grown by farmers on the valley floor, along terraced hillsides, and in some of the more accessible side valleys. Per the census, almost every household owns livestock of some type, most commonly yaks and cattle, but also chickens, pigs, and horses. 78% of Haa is covered with forest, and forestry plays an important part in local economy.
In 2002 the valley was opened to foreign tourism, although its tourist resources remain largely undeveloped compared with Paro, Thimphu, and Bumthang districts/Dzongkhag.
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