Solo In Dragon Kingdom | The Most Expensive Country In South Asia? - Shopping In Paro, Bhutan 🇧🇹

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After traveling to over 40 countries, I got used to experiencing different sides of the world, learning about cultures and traditions, and seeing extremes that become normal after a while. Since I have been to Afghanistan, I have not experienced the "wow" effect since last year. But this has changed with my short visit to the Buddhist Kingdom of Bhutan.
Bhutan is the country that I believe is the most authentic in the world. It is probably the only country prioritizing "High Value, Low Volume" tourism. "High Value" relates to targeting mindful and responsible visitors, ensuring high revenue per visitor, and supporting a quality tourism infrastructure. Bhutan aims to avoid hyper-tourism and its damaging effect on the environment. The country currently allows only 300,000 visitors per year, which was much less in the past years.
After stepping into Bhutan, let me say I have been officially in every South Asian country. There are so many unique things about Bhutan that are very surprising to the rest of the world:
1. "Bhutan" translates to "Land of the Thunder Dragon."
2. Thimpu is one of only two capital cities in Asia without a single traffic light. (The other is Pyongyang, North Korea.)
3. Bhutan is one of the last countries to introduce television to its people. The government lifted a TV and Internet ban only 25 years ago.
4. National dress is compulsory for Bhutanese citizens.
5. Bhutan has never been conquered.
6. Bhutanese people love chillies.
7. Mountaineering is now banned, as the highest peaks are considered sacred.
8. All tourists must pay a 200 USD fee per day just to be in the country.
9. Bhutan is the ONLY carbon-negative country in the world.
10. Bhutan is known for its unique Gross National Happiness (GNH) philosophy.
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0:00 - 50 USD Hotel Room;
6:06 - My Favorite Luggage;
7:26 - Other Facilities In The Hotel;
10:50 - Arrival At Paro City Center;
14:56 - First Authentic Shop;
21:40 - Hand-made Silk Scarf;
28:29 - Local Girls Show Me Art Work;
38:55 - Looking For Realistic Painting;
44:24 - 50 USD Praying Wheel;
53:30 - The Best Bhudda Art Work.
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  • @Davud_Akh
    @Davud_Akh3 ай бұрын

    Do you enjoy the Bhutan series? In this video, you will see exploring solo for the first time in Bhutan. Let me know what you think. 🇧🇹 Check out my Level8 Travel Luggage, which ships Worldwide. The Discount Code is "Davud10" for 10% off. www.clkmg.com/LEVEL8/DavudxLEVEL8

  • @tashiwangdi2279

    @tashiwangdi2279

    3 ай бұрын

    The scarf is definitely not made in Bhutan . These are imported from India, Sri Lanka or from Thailand …As you said these scarfs have Mughal designs …..shouldn’t happened that way!!!

  • @YeshiLekdup

    @YeshiLekdup

    3 ай бұрын

    Always rooting for more vlogs from bhutan❤

  • @tejanmomin

    @tejanmomin

    3 ай бұрын

    yes love your Bhutan series

  • @SonamLhadon-bs9oc

    @SonamLhadon-bs9oc

    3 ай бұрын

    @Davud_Akh You could have gotten the realistic paintings from VAST bhutan

  • @user-tk3ll4kb8k

    @user-tk3ll4kb8k

    3 ай бұрын

    Love your Bhutan series Davud. Would also want to visit one day. You are very kind, beautiful person! All the best to you. 🙏💗

  • @NiklazSchwarzschild
    @NiklazSchwarzschild3 ай бұрын

    Bhutanese people really speak very good English. Impressive 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 love Bhutan from Germany

  • @Sonam_tobden

    @Sonam_tobden

    3 ай бұрын

    Yes sir, since we bhutanese we learn English from the kindergarten and English is our second language

  • @CarterKey6

    @CarterKey6

    3 ай бұрын

    I was thinking the same I think it’s an Indo-European language is why it translates so naturally.

  • @marjoriecadanilla7546

    @marjoriecadanilla7546

    3 ай бұрын

    @@Sonam_tobdensame in my country Philippines,Bhutan is a very interesting country,their costume and traditions are unique,nice people!

  • @dorjidema8178

    @dorjidema8178

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you and lots a love from bhutan 🇧🇹 too...

  • @tenzo_san

    @tenzo_san

    3 ай бұрын

    English is kind of second language. All schools across Bhutan is English medium schools 🏫.

  • @Greek-American1
    @Greek-American13 ай бұрын

    Wow! Davud the ending was perfect! Even though you didn't find a realistic type painting the artist was incredible and so humble. His hands are golden! Greetings from FL, USA.

  • @shazsyed4072
    @shazsyed40723 ай бұрын

    At last you buy abstract art which is the unique one from the artist and the meaning of it every thing have came into the world with some reason lovely 😍 Davud you can find landscape painting everywhere but those are all unique

  • @wisdombites3586
    @wisdombites35863 ай бұрын

    Hi Davud, I love your Bhutan vlogs. You got better painting than realistic painting you were after. The art piece was golden because everytime you see it, it should remind you the basic goodness or purity in you despite all kinds of cloud like emotions (positive and negative) that veil you as a human. This is what Buddhists call Buddha (that face in the art piece). This is what Buddhists try to uncover through meditation. Good job!

  • @Miggs112
    @Miggs1123 ай бұрын

    The piece of art you bought at the end was really nice, and he gave a great explanation

  • @Sonam_tobden
    @Sonam_tobden3 ай бұрын

    Davud sir, you are ambassador of my country Bhutan to outside world!! Thanks for showing Bhutan to the outside world!

  • @drukpassociation

    @drukpassociation

    3 ай бұрын

    Did u notice when she counts money she add extra 😢😢😢😢.12000 she said but she take 1000 extra 😢😢

  • @lobsangsamten8909
    @lobsangsamten89093 ай бұрын

    Hi Brother Davud..I am ur Tibetan subscriber since 2 years love to watch you soft speaking vlog I really like Bhutan vlog such a really nice & clean cool Place

  • @chimidorji8548
    @chimidorji85483 ай бұрын

    Great explanation by the artist

  • @user-km2jh8ou7k
    @user-km2jh8ou7k3 ай бұрын

    Mr Davud is a very knowledgeful ,highly educated , dignified & peaceful person. I surprised to watch the streets & buildings of this town on the foot of hills. Roads are very neet. There are line drawn even in inside lanes also.

  • @DorjiChimmi-Oscar89
    @DorjiChimmi-Oscar893 ай бұрын

    Well come and thank you for visiting Bhutan 🇧🇹 do visit again ✌️🙏👍

  • @brianbarton777
    @brianbarton7773 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the videos about Bhutan. The country is a new discovery for me. Your videos make me want to visit Bhutan

  • @sathayeesuppiah3671
    @sathayeesuppiah36713 ай бұрын

    Nice video. Thanks for sharing.

  • @user-dr7yd1tc1s
    @user-dr7yd1tc1s3 ай бұрын

    Well Davud you go into detail in each n every thing you do and go with such a soothing voice that never change very nice of you. ❤

  • @jocelynlee1462
    @jocelynlee14623 ай бұрын

    Bhutan is amazing place and i really like their culture

  • @naitikkumarhelloeveryonegu7080

    @naitikkumarhelloeveryonegu7080

    3 ай бұрын

    Your hair is very pretty❤❤🎉

  • @pemaloday

    @pemaloday

    3 ай бұрын

    😂​@@naitikkumarhelloeveryonegu7080

  • @TheWisdomBook

    @TheWisdomBook

    3 ай бұрын

    Can we love each other

  • @Btourguide

    @Btourguide

    3 ай бұрын

    I'm a tour guide myself and it is mentoring to have a tour guide. If you're coming we can chat 😊.

  • @user-mc3qd5nb7p
    @user-mc3qd5nb7p3 ай бұрын

    Good job Davud!...I love you❤❤❤

  • @Kenzo_481
    @Kenzo_4813 ай бұрын

    Great video 🦅🇱🇰

  • @travelbug205
    @travelbug2053 ай бұрын

    I am going to Bhutan next month so I really enjoyed watching your channel on the Bhutan series. Thank you for the tips. Hope I can experience this beautiful country like you have. Really looking forward to my trip.

  • @Btourguide

    @Btourguide

    3 ай бұрын

    The tour guide is mandatory in our country and I'm a tour guide myself 😊. If you are really coming here then we can chat.

  • @user-ob2oo8gx4s
    @user-ob2oo8gx4s3 ай бұрын

    I'm in shock, You didn't stop to eat anything ! A very nice video Davud. Yes, I am enjoying the Bhutan series. Like so many other countries that you visit, life is so very different than the one here in Wales and most European countries. It's what makes your videos so fascinating and interesting to watch. Keep living the dream.

  • @YeshiLekdup
    @YeshiLekdup3 ай бұрын

    In love with every minute of the video❤

  • @lenaoblisen7818
    @lenaoblisen78183 ай бұрын

    I really love this Bhutan videos with nice people and beautiful country.salamt for sharing your experiences😊❤😊

  • @indrowtitiwari5802
    @indrowtitiwari58023 ай бұрын

    You so deserve it Davud u so humble and giving bless u

  • @priyanthimudannayake7476
    @priyanthimudannayake74763 ай бұрын

    Hope you enjoy your visit in Bhutan All the very best Stay blessed ❤🇱🇰

  • @namuuntengis1791
    @namuuntengis179111 күн бұрын

    Your shopping tour was very impressive. Your test and shopping way was really realistic ❤🇲🇳🙏 I loved it.

  • @kcfood9528
    @kcfood95283 ай бұрын

    Just enjoyed watching ur blog ❤

  • @lonigogoi6528
    @lonigogoi65283 ай бұрын

    Great fan of yours. With your videos it has the effect of transferring myself being there with you. You are simply incredible.....love everything about you❤

  • @tenzo_san
    @tenzo_san3 ай бұрын

    Great vlog 💛

  • @shergurung
    @shergurung3 ай бұрын

    Good luck & best wishes Davud 👍🏻from Victoria

  • @p.e.8833
    @p.e.88333 ай бұрын

    Very interesting country with a lot of history and culture. Nice to see how life is working there. Very good english and beautiful people.

  • @user-qk9hg5fc5j
    @user-qk9hg5fc5j3 ай бұрын

    Love to watch your videos..Bhutan series are the best

  • @happybhutan
    @happybhutan3 ай бұрын

    ❤❤❤just enjoy : that’s the most beautiful thing, and also we enjoyed watching

  • @estelgrey7902
    @estelgrey79022 ай бұрын

    The painting you bought also caught my attention coz of the colors and i feel something different. Like it speak to me saying “choose me”

  • @longkirongpi196
    @longkirongpi1963 ай бұрын

    I never miss your videos,,Davud😊 ❤❤❤

  • @AndzzTV
    @AndzzTV3 ай бұрын

    Love Your Videos mr Davud .. i see My Chat Mate b4 in Kuzu Souvenir 😍

  • @gayani4101
    @gayani41013 ай бұрын

    Incredible video series ❤ from 🇱🇰🇱🇰

  • @indrowtitiwari5802
    @indrowtitiwari58023 ай бұрын

    Hi Davud I really enjoy watching your vlogs especially the Sri Lanka ones u are amazing

  • @_tandint
    @_tandint3 ай бұрын

    Love from Bhutan.❤ Best wishes to you. You are a very kind person. Best of luck my G

  • @JigmeChoeying-vt3mz
    @JigmeChoeying-vt3mz3 ай бұрын

    hope you had fun.. funny how me and my friend also ended up in ur vlog.

  • @shivshankarroy2850
    @shivshankarroy28503 ай бұрын

    I love your videos

  • @skrand7383
    @skrand73833 ай бұрын

    That's really perfect and cool solo adventure, the shops looks very colourful and nice as well as the shopkeepers. Love from Malaysia stay safe ❤😊❤

  • @thinley6351
    @thinley63513 ай бұрын

    @Davud Akhundzada if you are looking for realistic painting, you can find it in airport when you check-in to board the planes. There is stall there that sells paintings. Thankyou. Sending you lots of good wishes onto your next journey.

  • @joban7851
    @joban78513 ай бұрын

    Expensive shopping & colorful 🌈

  • @sadamali46
    @sadamali463 ай бұрын

    Nice video ❤️🇱🇰

  • @JamyangEutso
    @JamyangEutso3 ай бұрын

    You are a very kind person and how that painting caught your attention is solely because of your compassionate and helpful nature.. like as if that painting was really meant for you 🙂 and trust me I feel you got a really nice painting at last. It has got such deeper meaning. I really enjoy watching your Bhutan vlogs. May you be blessed always!

  • @cloude4975
    @cloude49753 ай бұрын

    Thank you for visiting Bhutan❤❤❤❤

  • @dorjilethro
    @dorjilethro3 ай бұрын

    I think I was the one who recommended you to visit my country, Bhutan as you have posted a question in your Facebook page about where your next destination would be and I have commented as Bhutan. Anyways welcome to Bhutan and All the best ahead sir.

  • @nagarajr6553
    @nagarajr65533 ай бұрын

    I recollect the memories of Bhutan visit last year. Very Beatiful Videos Mr. DAVUD Nagaraj from Bengaluru, INDIA

  • @estelgrey7902
    @estelgrey79022 ай бұрын

    I worked before at qatar, mostly bhutanese and nepalese are very good and friendly. Tried also their food when they cooked and brought it at work. I liked also momo!

  • @margaretakwa5687
    @margaretakwa56873 ай бұрын

    Davud bhutan is amazing, with the culture and with the colos

  • @hemanthibasnayake4078
    @hemanthibasnayake40783 ай бұрын

    Actually it's really Amazing video. Thank you for sharing such a great and nice video with us Davud. How nice these handicraft shops and their paintings. It seems They are very dedicate for it. Yes... I enjoyed very much your Bhutan's vlog series. Waiting for your next nice video. Lots of love from sri lanka ❤🥰🇱🇰🇱🇰🇱🇰🇱🇰

  • @karanRai2052
    @karanRai20523 ай бұрын

    The way that painter explains about the picture ,you can't do anything but buy it ..❤❤

  • @sonamwangmo-nb3nu
    @sonamwangmo-nb3nu3 ай бұрын

    Well come to Bhutan!

  • @Kd21898
    @Kd218983 ай бұрын

    For realistic painting I recommend you go to VAST Bhutan in Thimphu which is right above Kaja Throm (where you went to shop veggies last time) 😋

  • @janakaperera1242
    @janakaperera12423 ай бұрын

    Hope this is country capital Thimpu, nice people with good command in English, most of shops depends on ladies 😂 amazing solo visit in incredible & beautiful Bhutan ❤🇧🇹🇱🇰 country witch allow us to take pure breath.

  • @bert-bb3cm
    @bert-bb3cm3 ай бұрын

    I wish I can visit Other countries ❤❤❤you are bless my friend!🎉

  • @Like-23

    @Like-23

    3 ай бұрын

    Nepali is best country. Others countries not safe

  • @roseniebongato9975
    @roseniebongato99753 ай бұрын

    I'm enjoying watching your videos sir ❤

  • @infinitywalker8682
    @infinitywalker86823 ай бұрын

    woww reraly so amazing

  • @INERGYVIBRATION
    @INERGYVIBRATION3 ай бұрын

    Great investment 👌 painting 🖼

  • @kngreservation4344
    @kngreservation43443 ай бұрын

    Welcome to Bhutan sir. One of the nicest and humble vlogger

  • @chaseashok
    @chaseashok3 ай бұрын

    You deserve 5 million subscribers You have big heart. My wishes from USA

  • @teachtv24farsi
    @teachtv24farsi3 ай бұрын

    very nice cermony .!

  • @NewYorksWorstDrivers
    @NewYorksWorstDrivers3 ай бұрын

    I think the word you were looking for when walking around looking for your painting was walking around aimlessly* safe travels brother

  • @melishrestha781
    @melishrestha7813 ай бұрын

    Nice video. Love from Nepal. 🇧🇹🇧🇹🇧🇹🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵

  • @analynnmedina7414
    @analynnmedina74143 ай бұрын

    Mr. Davud, in all your videos and places you posted, this is the best! May I ask what Airline goes to Bhutan? My son is a Pilot in the U.S. MARINE and he’s getting out on June this year and he’s going for Commercial Airline…He said he’s been communicating with Delta and United Airlines. I hope one of this Airlines goes there!

  • @dalaixrai1728

    @dalaixrai1728

    3 ай бұрын

    Only Bhutan Airlines and Royal Bhutan Airlines are allowed

  • @SangayDhendup-xq5oj
    @SangayDhendup-xq5oj3 ай бұрын

    Have fun

  • @chpcontrolroom9629
    @chpcontrolroom96293 ай бұрын

    I being the bhutanese I'm very impressed the way you have explore Bhutan sir,,,keep going and best wishes

  • @Logeshwari-zn5bz
    @Logeshwari-zn5bz3 ай бұрын

    Nice video

  • @bookpee9449
    @bookpee94493 ай бұрын

    I really love way u speak

  • @Vloggeriftiqar1
    @Vloggeriftiqar13 ай бұрын

    Eid Mubarak my beloved KZreadr Davud 😊😊 love from Kolkata ❤️🇮🇳

  • @bookpee9449
    @bookpee94493 ай бұрын

    If u come to Wangduephodrang u will get many more things to explore which is near to punakha

  • @mamtasherpa7293
    @mamtasherpa72932 ай бұрын

    Welcome to Bhutan 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @Sagar-ir4vw
    @Sagar-ir4vw3 ай бұрын

    There are 3 major ethnicities in Bhutan: 1. Ngalop 2. Nepali 3. Sharchop Ngalop and Sharchop have outright mongoloid features.. Whilst Nepalese can have either mongoloid or aryan faces. Half of Nepalis are mongoloid like guide Leela Darlami Magar, and the other half are aryan - like the one at the shop in this video.

  • @firdoustheranath7246
    @firdoustheranath72463 ай бұрын

    Super.like to watch your videos

  • @lekidorji8553
    @lekidorji85533 ай бұрын

    Love watching you...sir...you are down to earth ... ❤🎉❤

  • @irrelevantme4153
    @irrelevantme41533 ай бұрын

    500k incoming!

  • @ankitt2326
    @ankitt23263 ай бұрын

    19:30 Southern Bhutanese are ethnically Nepalese who are also called Lhotshampa. So she isn't Indian, but Nepalese stock.

  • @tulkulodeo3682
    @tulkulodeo36823 ай бұрын

    Wow Bhutan keep culture Beautiful ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @deamduel7747
    @deamduel77473 ай бұрын

    Hello Davud. I am not sure if you are still in Bhutan but if you are looking for a realistic contemporary painting, you should visit VAST BHUTAN in Thimphu. That is a perfect place for visual arts. Thanks

  • @chundhala
    @chundhala3 ай бұрын

    Should check the white lotus gallery in paro town

  • @lijalemgeremew
    @lijalemgeremew3 ай бұрын

    Davud u nice guy

  • @essentialessential5908
    @essentialessential59083 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the experience! You need to learn how to ask a question. " I can go ? " Or. " Can I go ? " Your English is really good , do not ruin it x

  • @wangchukster
    @wangchukster3 ай бұрын

    looks like it is your last day in Bhutan......... tell your friends to visit Bhutan again.

  • @coungh5854
    @coungh58543 ай бұрын

    Love from Nagaland❤

  • @phonguyen5225
    @phonguyen52253 ай бұрын

    Wow❤

  • @Anony-xv5hy
    @Anony-xv5hy3 ай бұрын

    Love from nep🇳🇵....bhutan is really beautiful 🇧🇹

  • @user-wd4xr4qb2y
    @user-wd4xr4qb2y3 ай бұрын

    I like the last store where you buy the painting, is there a website where I can order online?

  • @urajdeonarain8516
    @urajdeonarain85163 ай бұрын

    Hello from SOUTH AFRICA ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @sanbeelungeli
    @sanbeelungeli3 ай бұрын

    This Mini Boss is bit chattery and interesting 😂

  • @jesusloveyou2934
    @jesusloveyou29343 ай бұрын

    love you all and love you davud sir from nepal

  • @bbkvlog1
    @bbkvlog13 ай бұрын

    Very nice sir g

  • @jimba505
    @jimba5053 ай бұрын

    welcome to My beautiful country Bhutan

  • @ektaahluwalia4404
    @ektaahluwalia44043 ай бұрын

    Always waiting for ur vlogs..from India..

  • @TandinWangchuk-yy5pn
    @TandinWangchuk-yy5pn3 ай бұрын

    Welcome to bhutan

  • @Southfloridavibes
    @SouthfloridavibesАй бұрын

    Those gifts are really expensive, I didn't notice much tourists and the large amounts the store owners are asking,got me thinking the villagers got to have good paying jobs in order to make a purchase in those stores.

  • @UgyenKhandu
    @UgyenKhandu3 күн бұрын

    Real gentleman

  • @withoutname3403
    @withoutname34033 ай бұрын

    Cuntry is very beautiful

  • @tushemerirwefranciska1077
    @tushemerirwefranciska10773 ай бұрын

    I have just bumped into your channel here but loved your houmour,am from Uganda and the Pearl of Africa ,come and visit us.

  • @premkc3998
    @premkc39983 ай бұрын

    While she was presenting the scrap she said aise khade raho which is Hindi saying stand like this way

  • @TenzinChophel-tb7fz
    @TenzinChophel-tb7fz3 ай бұрын

    Waiting for new vlog davud

  • @AbhishekMarlinnVlogs
    @AbhishekMarlinnVlogs3 ай бұрын

    Hey davud come to Nepal We are waiting for you here ❤ Love from Nepal 🇳🇵🇳🇵