The nation’s first institution dedicated to the conservation of Bhutanese textiles.

The tallest unclimbed mountain in the world remains poorly charted out of respect for local spirits.

This Bhutanese site is one of eight sacred locales established by a revered 14th-century Buddhist master.

The ruins of an abandoned 17th-century fort that was almost completely destroyed by a fire.

This Himalayan airport provides one of the most difficult landings in the world.

Legend has it a sacred treasure hidden by an ancient guru was revealed with a burning butter lamp from these waters.

This colorful overpass is one of Bhutan's longest suspension bridges.

This penis-focused monastery is dedicated to Buddhism's "Divine Madman."

The largest and, arguably, most scenic fortress in Bhutan.

Strange, gentle beasts resembling goat-cow hybrids roam within this patch of forest.

This giant Buddha statue has 125,000 smaller Buddhas hidden inside it.

The small sanctuaries lie just off the beaten path near one of Bhutan's most famous attractions.

The small cliffside monastery known as the Tiger's Nest is said to be the meditation site of an eighth-century Buddhist master.