The Day I Will Never Forget From Bhutan 🇧🇹
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 - Roadside Tea House;
8:29 - Inside Bhutanese Home;
15:43 - Interaction With Young Locals;
28:25 - Local All You Can Eat Lunch;
33:46 - Preparation For The Festival;
40:50 - Inside The Fortress(Rinpung Dzong);
49:03 - First Impressions Of The Festival;
55:57 - Colorful Festival Performances;
1:00:20 - Interactions With The Locals;
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Do you enjoy the Bhutan series? Bhutan is truly a magical country. The highlight of this video is Paro Tsechu, one of the most popular festivals in Bhutan. Featuring dances performed by trained monks and laymen in amazing masks and costumes, Tsechus (festivals) are one of the best ways to experience the ancient living culture of Bhutan. The Tshechu holds religious significance and is held to commemorate the birth anniversary of Guru Padmasambhava, the patron saint of Bhutan who introduced Tantric Buddhism in Bhutan. 🇧🇹❤
@hummerbenitez5007
Ай бұрын
Pls go Back To the Phils. davus we miss u here
@SKM312
Ай бұрын
I'm sure it's great, but video lengths are too long for my liking
@jocelynlee1462
Ай бұрын
Nice culture and I really like their national dress
@sigcenterfortheartsandbarc4007
Ай бұрын
Nice place, culture, nice people! I think zero crime too! I like the way they preserve tha place or the nature!
@phuntshonorbu2644
Ай бұрын
Why don't you try home stay in Bhutan. You can experience local stay and local dishes.
Being a Bhutanese, I respect the government decision to restrict the number of tourists. But to have a guest like Davud, we need to encourage more tourists like him. Seriously, he’s too kind to our people. Much love brother. Subscribed 🙏
@Davud_Akh
Ай бұрын
Thank you so much ❤ Loved your country 🇧🇹
@ricvibesinc1
Ай бұрын
Am watching from the south east of sri lanka & am very impressed in what am seeing in bhutan .. ' its authentic in many natural aspects ...' wondering now how the visa works for sri lankens ... Love the spirit of the kids .. so optimistic & curious ...
On behalf of Bhutanese people, I would like to thank you for your contribution made to roadside business people.
Sir Davud, ever in my life if someone ask me what I wanted to become, trust me I would take your name, not for visiting my country but for accentuating the aura and brightening the smile of everyone who come across you. May you be blessed always. You are one the most cherished guest among many.
@Davud_Akh
Ай бұрын
That is very sweet comment that reflects your heart. Thank you! 🇧🇹❤️
Bhutan is beautiful love from India🇮🇳❤🇧🇹
@KGyel
Ай бұрын
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I can see my uncle in your video 😊. This shows how small my country is😊
Usually i don't have the patience to watch long vlogs but your vlogs especially mesmerizes me n i can't put it down n watch till the very end. Especially when its about my own country Bhutan🇧🇹. Truly our country is beautiful n am to proud to be born here. You have done justice to the video n captured the true essence of Bhutan which is GNH meaning Gross National Happiness. Our country does not have much of product but we have happiness which i am sure is what everyone pursues.
@Davud_Akh
Ай бұрын
Thank you so much for taking time to watch it all, love to Bhutan 🇧🇹
The kids are so cute and welcoming
@Davud_Akh
Ай бұрын
They were so cute, and so brave to talk to a stranger the way they did. So sweet! ❤️🇧🇹
@myrules4203
Ай бұрын
In Bhutan stranger danger rule is not applicable since there is no kidnapping and child trafficking, that’s why you see kids all over without guidance.
I am crying author. You are such a kind hearted human
David, one of your best videos yet. Love it. Thank you for sharing.
Dauvid you are the embodiment of a friendly person regardless of what your religion is or where you come from. More people like you would make Earth a beautiful place to live.
Beautiful Bhutan. Love from Sri Lanka. Enjoy and stay safe Davud❤
Well come to 🇧🇹 Thank you so much
I’m truly enjoying your Buthan series !!! These videos make wanna go back to Asia,love from Spain🇪🇸❤️
Thanks again l feel lve been to Bhutan.watch all your videos from South Africa 🥰❤❤❤❤❤
You are such a pure soul sir...Thank you for appreciating Bhutan......God Bless you.
Thank you Davud for another amazing video
Thanks a lot. I am sure your video will bring more tourists to Bhutan
Aww You’re too kind and thoughtful 🫶🏻🫡🫡🫡
Thanks for visiting our country and really touched by how u present our country.🎉
Thank you so much for your generosity, sir. God bless you❤
love the video, so glad that you love the our country 🤩 thanks for coming and have a good day SIR. best of luck in the near future as well 🤗
Love and compassion are the key of happiness keep going brother,,,🇧🇹🇧🇹🇧🇹🇧🇹
So nice to see you interact with the simple people..who are so nice
Davud is the ideal guest !Loved how he respects others making his visit inclusive spreading the opportunities to informal sector . Thank you and stay blessed 🙏
Beautiful I loved to watch your blog very informative,special Bhutan as well. Keep on what you doing.
Hi Davud sir, welcome to Bhutan. It took me 5 hours to finish watching your vlogs of visiting bhutan. You made me miss my home. And m very happy to see you showcasing the beauty and nature of my country, Bhutan. Honestly you are kind❤love you bro
Thank you for promoting Bhutan 🇧🇹 Wishing you a joyful stay in Bhutan 🇧🇹
Thank you davud for honestly and sincerely enjoying our beautiful kingdom and seeing our kingdom organically. Please enjoy your stay in our beautiful kingdom.
It was truly amazing to observe the simplicity and openness that speaks volumes for the rich culture and values of the people. Bhutan is a blessed Land. Thanks Davud, As always a super effort 🙏🇱🇰
Another masterpiece Davud. 👏🏻 love from Germany
In all the Countries you’ve visited and vlog, this is my favorite….The people are so polite, the place looks so clean especially all the Stores…Where is your next destination?? Bhutan is my next in my bucket list! Thanks again Davud for your beautiful vlog!
David you are an excellent content creater and a good human being. Welcome to our humble land.
I really like your idea of supporting the small business. I am from Bhutan and a fan of your
Thank you for making our youth realize how much our country Bhutan means to someone and making us proud Bhutanese through your video sir. Thank you for visiting and god bless you always sir.
Happy to to see you enjoing our country. You are so kind gentleman.
Wow what a great video. I enjoyed it❤❤❤
Thank you sir... lots of love and good wishes from Bhutan ❤
So touched the way you showcase our country Sir❤❤❤
Enjoy your time in our country brother, welcome and thanks for visiting.
Hope you had a great time in Bhutan 🇧🇹 Thankful for visiting ❤
I was waiting for your video. I really feel happy to see you enjoying in our country. Hope we come across.😊
All of my youtube subscribed channels are subscribed by my kids and this is the only channel i subscribed...Thank you for visiting my country and supporting small business and being so kind to the locals and making the ordinary people so happy,please visit again...May god bless you always...sending you love, happiness and success...
Love Bhutan i love the people the culture and above all the calmness of the people ..i enjoyed a lot in vivocity
Thank you for visiting my country, Bhutan. I bet many Bhutanese living outside the country must be feeling nostalgic seeing your beautifully captured vlogging. Love your videos. Keep exploring and inspiring. ❤❤❤
Wow all their traditional stuff is so beautiful🇧🇹 ❤ Thank u davud love from 🇱🇰
Wherever you go Davud you make it comfortable for yourself and people around you very good video. ❤
Thank u so much sir For visiting our country and sharing the experience. From now itself i will be you regular viewer ❤😍🥰
Thank you for visiting my country Bhutan. 🙏🏻💕💕
Beautiful Bhutan enjoy your vlog I'm watching.❤❤❤
So beautiful. Thank you.
Thanks for your recommendation.🇧🇹🇧🇹🇧🇹😍😍
Really Excited to see your next videos...wlc to 🇧🇹
I miss Bhutan 🇧🇹 so much because Bhutan 🇧🇹 is my country paro tsechu is the church in Bhutan 🇧🇹 now I'm not in Bhutan I'm in australia 😢 😢😢
I enjoyed watching your videos..it was beautiful my country ❤️🇧🇹
Appreciated ur content.. It's simple meaningful n worth watching . Every word u speak is so resourceful and meaningful
Bro has a majestic look with Bhutanese traditional dress... 🔥🔥🔥.
@Davud_Akh
Ай бұрын
Thank you so much, appreciate the comment 🙏🏽🇧🇹
Loved this video!
I enjoyed watching your vlog. Miss my country and my family. Thank you for visiting our Country.
Thank you for visiting Bhutan enjoy your time ❤
Thank you so much for sharing your Bhutan adventure. I always love your vlogs . Your guide seems like a genuinely kind person, but it's important for tour guides to keep honing their skills. Offering constructive feedback can help them improve and enhance the experience for future travelers. Safe travels on your next journey!"
Hi sir. Love from Bhutan 🇧🇹 . You are so kind with beautiful heart... Wish you have a happiness of the world 🌍 and may god blessed you always... I used to watch your videos.. Just now only i found ur page😊 Really glad to see you in Bhutan 🇧🇹.. Hope you had a great time here at Bhutan 🇧🇹
I really enjoyed ur blog Happy for visiting our country
Tashi Delek 💐 Watched the entire vlog at one stretch & felt as f I was there personally. Loved seeing colorful people holding their Art Culture & Values all along the Naturally beautiful country. Thank you for such a wonderful Vlog which inspired me to travel around BHUTAN VERY SOON. LOVE YOU ALL 💐💙🙏
Really amazing experience Davud lovely
Your interaction with the Lil girls fom Paro was so heartfilling and beautiful, I will make sure to visit Azerbaijan just as you visited Bhutan
One thing we need to remember is that it’s not only the tourist who are not allowed to carry the camera in some places, even the locals are not allowed as the country wants to respect the sacred places due to religious reason and respect the area..
I being bhutanese I love your bhutan series, one of the coolest series Davud sir!
Glad to know you are enjoying to the fullest in our country sir.....
Your guide and drive seems so kind...
@Davud_Akh
Ай бұрын
They were so lovely! 🇧🇹
@PemaPa-ut3jj
Ай бұрын
@@Davud_Akh Your kindness already won too many hearts...God bless you more energy and long life ahead bro...
Welcome to Bhutan. I enjoy your travel video Bhutan series.
Beautiful little girl bhutan ❤️❤️❤️love from sri lanka 🇱🇰🇱🇰🇱🇰
@BarpetaRoadSarkar
Ай бұрын
@barpetaroadsarkar
Kids are so lovely and free minded.
Sir Davud, you are a pure soul with a beautiful heart❤ and thank you for visiting our country.
Best of luck to your every journey Davud 🍀
بوتان قرية جميلة والرائع فيها ناسها. وفعلآ المرشدة والسائق اخلأقهم عالية جدآ. تحياتي لكم جميعا.
Welcome to bhutan and thanks for sharing bhutanese living standards and all😊😊
We are happy that you are enjoying your time in Bhutan
Thank you for visiting Bhutan. I am your new loyal subscriber :)
Nice country & nice video as always❤Love from srilanka
Welcome to Bhutan Mr Davud. Enjoy your stay. One of the best vloger
I liked the video very much. You are very honest, kind and simple person. I will watch all your channel videos, With best wishes from India 🙏🙏
Your guide is gorgeous
Nice ❤love your travels
Wow what a view those clouds? 😍
Like watchkng a story ,great Davud enjoy the tour.❤🎉
Wow the Children are so cute and overwhelming
Welcome to Bhutan 🇧🇹 Thank you for visiting
Love from uk enjoy your time brother 😊😊
@Davud_Akh
Ай бұрын
Hello, UK 🇬🇧🙏🏽
@nehanagar1715
Ай бұрын
Thanks for your reply brother big fan watching your videos long time keep spreading love stay blessed and healthy always 🙏
As-Salaam-Alaikum new Subscriber love ur content n your personality.
And I miss my home a lot after watching these videos. My home is Bhutan Thimphu and I am working in India Hyderabad. Thank you so much Davud for uploading videos of Bhutan.
Brother dabut nice to see you continue I really enjoying your vlogs stay blessed always 👐 love ❤ from Nepal 🙏
Thank you sir for supporting small business and visiting
Hi Davud, I've been following you since your initial days and watched almost every series of yours! Always appreciate your kindness as a traveller. I suggest you should do a World heritage site "Hampi" Karnataka, India. Series. You'll love it and people love it I'm sure.
It is definitely enjoyable, because Bhutan is a country far from the rough and tumble of international politics and a place where too many tourists seldom go. Thanks for showing your trip in detail.
Thank you for exploring this Buddhist country (Sri Lanka)
@freeideas390
Ай бұрын
Its Bhutan..not sri lanka
@NishanthaWanniarachchi-ue4pg
Ай бұрын
I'm from Sri Lanka@@freeideas390
THANK YOU FOR VISITING US ❤️❤️🇧🇹😊
You have visited to different world. Hidden world surrounded by mountains. Your explanation about the Bhutan culture and way of life has given very wide picture of this Unick country.
Only a dream visit bhutan. Thank you davud. God bless you. From sri lanka
I always see your video.Really it make happy to me and u help so many poor people on the way .I am aTibetan boy and also Buddhism.God always blessing you 🙏❤
@tenzo_san
Ай бұрын
Love From Bhutan 🇧🇹. We consider Tibetans as Our Brothers and Sisters ❤