A springtime journey filled with monasteries, festivals and mountain valleys
Locals dress as "pazaps" (warriors) on horseback during a festival in Punakha, Bhutan, commemorating a 17th-century victory over Tibetan invaders. (All photos by Charukesi Ramadurai)DestinationsA springtime journey filled with monasteries, festivals and mountain valleysCHARUKESI RAMADURAIJune 7, 2026 09:29 JST
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