Welcome to the Dragon Kingdom || Bhutan Travel Vlog (Part 1)
Welcome to the Dragon Kingdom of Bhutan! Thanks to Flying Fox Bhutan (www.flyingfoxbhutan.com) for giving me a 3 day tour around this beautiful kingdom. In my first episode, we learn about Bhutanese culture, visit the worlds largest sitting Buddha, see the national animal, Takin, visit a monastery for women, and check out the local markets of Thimphu. Stay tuned for more episodes to come!
Tucked away deep in the Himalayas, landlocked between the worlds two largest countries is the small kingdom of Bhutan. The land of Dragons. Boasting the worlds happiest people and surrounded by natural beauty this nation of less than a million people remains a mystery to most of the world. A complicated visa and expensive daily tourism fee makes it even more elusive. But the high value, low volume tourism model intrigued me allowing me to escape into this world of peace and brought back a sense of true discovery. This is day 1 of my 3 day adventure with Flying Fox Bhutan, and here’s how it went…
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@Jathisjak
6 ай бұрын
Have a safe journey bro….🎊 I’m watching from sri lanka….
@HedvigChi
3 ай бұрын
Cool!! Im going to Bhutan sooon in next two weeks. Its nice to watch your video first get bit prepared
When i learn that Bhutan's state religion is Vajrayana Buddhism, then I believe this is a mystical country. Watching the beauty gives me an impression of its beauty. Indeed, it's beautiful.
@thetravelingzam
11 ай бұрын
It is beautiful. I hope you get to travel there and experience the culture
@space_eko
3 ай бұрын
How can a country be “mystical”? It’s a star religion, meaning it’s concerns are governmental and political. It’s sociology, not mysticism.
@vegamoonlight
3 ай бұрын
@@space_eko Vajrayana Buddhism is the esoteric branch of Buddhism.
I went to Bhutan in 2018 and it's one of the most beautiful places on earth! I will never forget it for as long as I live!
@thetravelingzam
10 ай бұрын
It was incredible! Glad you got to experience this unique place
I love my country Bhutan ❤️❤️❤️
@thetravelingzam
8 ай бұрын
I loved visiting. Thank you
@kum_1_2_3...9
Ай бұрын
Yes you are lucky
The most ideal country I have ever seen 🔥
@thetravelingzam
8 ай бұрын
its pretty close to perfect
Thanks for this opportunity to see Bután excellent Pure Place ❤
@thetravelingzam
9 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!!
The background score Om Nama Shivay..I like it. Though the Buddhists would have preferred Om Mani Pe Meh Hum probably.. 😊
@thetravelingzam
11 ай бұрын
I can only use royalty free music unfortunately
@karmajangchup
9 ай бұрын
@@thetravelingzamUnderstandable, but there must be some to choose that aren't devotional Hindu music. It's just a shame because it's such a lovely video but the music is quite cringy
@isnraj
6 ай бұрын
You can simply chant om mani padmeham rather than play inappropriate music. or simply could hae used the Veena which you used effectively. @@thetravelingzam
Bhutan 🇧🇹our beautiful ❤️ neighbour, love 💕 from Bharat 🇮🇳
@thetravelingzam
8 ай бұрын
Neighbors indeed
Not many people know but India tried to gobble up Bhutan in the early 1990s but failed. Sikkim wasn't so lucky. Sikkim is a neighbor of Bhutan very much like Bhutan but even smaller. Sikkim was gobbled up by India in 1975. Sikkim was a neighbor of China for several hundreds of years. In the 18th century Sikkim was briefly overran by the Gurkhas and the Sikkimese king fled to China and asked for help. China at the time was at the height of its power and the Qianlong emperor sent an expedition force to expel the Gurkhas and restored Sikkim sovereignty and independence. Sikkim was left unmolested for the next several hundred years until it was gobbled up by India in 1975. Free Sikkim.
@thetravelingzam
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the history on the region. I also visited Sikkim which was beautiful
@bluesky-qu8tg
11 ай бұрын
actually india is very greedy too. india was afraid china will claim sikkim area as part of china. Honestly bhutan and sikkim are more like chinese than india peoples. they should claim pakistan, bangladesh and srilanka as part of india.
How exciting and mystical
@thetravelingzam
8 ай бұрын
Yeah very magical plce
Beautiful Country!
@thetravelingzam
8 ай бұрын
Agreed!
I don't know why is this video is soo underrated, Everything in this video is absolutely perfect the editing, cinematography and the color texture obviously don't talk too much only talking the informative stuffs I like that, Great work and keep it up man, and thanks giving up this kind of content 😊, ❤ from India🇮🇳
@thetravelingzam
11 ай бұрын
Wow, thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!
Great video. No doubt Bhutan is a beautiful country, but what I appreciated and liked most is the choice of lovely colours ( not overly bright but gentle, pleasant colours) and architecture of the buildings!
@thetravelingzam
Жыл бұрын
I agree!
Love the production quality of your videos, I'm from Bhutan living in America, miss those a lot.
@thetravelingzam
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and thanks for the compliment! More Bhutan videos to come
@keshowlamalama7839
11 ай бұрын
But Rs1200 is expensive per day...
@pv1149
11 ай бұрын
not planning to goback bhutan?
Godwilling✍️ this channel is going to reach more people, i first saw a deep insight of my birth country, lesotho, through your lens, hence thank you my brother✊️
@thetravelingzam
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for following along! I hope it grows as well and I have lots more to publish, including lesotho
@udiantolukman9984
11 ай бұрын
😊
InsyAllah
@thetravelingzam
8 ай бұрын
🙏
Great coverage including the cultural places, people and hotels
@thetravelingzam
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Wait until the next ones in the series!!
This place is beautiful.
Love it!
@thetravelingzam
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
Wow, just mind blowing. Just amazing. Thank you
@thetravelingzam
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!!
Thank you for sharing, i love the mood you create with the music and your pictures ❤
@thetravelingzam
11 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoy it!
I managed to talk myself in to Bhutan 12 years ago without visa!The immigration officer gave me 2 hours in the border town of phensholing.And that gave me a taste for more.Remember looking back into India with all the kaos.Then heading in to Bhutan with clean streets and beautiful people.Thank for showing me more.
@thetravelingzam
7 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing. Interesting to see a border town I’m sure but hope you make it to the interior of the country. I recommend flying Fox Bhutan when you do
Here before this channel blows up. The quality of these videos is amazing
@thetravelingzam
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!! I sure hope so! You will get credit for being here early
Thanks ❤
@thetravelingzam
9 ай бұрын
You're welcome 😊
Beautiful !
@thetravelingzam
11 ай бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
Beautiful country 👌🏼❤
@thetravelingzam
10 ай бұрын
It really is! Thanks for watching!
Very detailed and informative!!! Great work👍👍👍
@thetravelingzam
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!! More Bhutan videos to come
I would just love to go there. Thank you for this video.
@thetravelingzam
8 ай бұрын
Thanks I hope you make it there!!
An amazing video! Surprised your channel hasn’t blown up! Keep up the amazing work :)
@thetravelingzam
9 ай бұрын
hopefully some day!
Beatiful country🌻🌷🌷🌼🌼🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌹🌹
@thetravelingzam
11 ай бұрын
It absolutely was
Curiously waiting for part two
@thetravelingzam
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Stay tuned! I have lots of videos to put out but given all the new viewers from that video I will try to prioritize that edit!
Amazing places
@thetravelingzam
9 ай бұрын
They are!
Beautiful video and detailed
@thetravelingzam
2 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it! Hope it helps!
I want to do a shot every time you say "beautiful". haha!! This country certainly is stunning.
@thetravelingzam
3 ай бұрын
That’d be a great drinking game!
great content, i enjoyed watching
@thetravelingzam
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! More Bhutan videos to come!
Bhutan is one of the very few countries with very little to no mess and is very peaceful and picturesque country.
@thetravelingzam
7 ай бұрын
Agreed. Very idyllic place
Amazing, I found your channel from the Kuwait video but exploring your other content now, good job!
@thetravelingzam
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for exploring the channel and glad you like the videos! Just finished up 9 months of travel so many more videos and places coming soon!!
Best wishes from India...Thanks for amazing video
@thetravelingzam
11 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! I loved visiting india
i hope youtube algorithm reach tons tons tons of people thru his amazing lens 👌
@thetravelingzam
Жыл бұрын
Thanks me too!
Underrated KZreadr. Keep it up sir
@thetravelingzam
11 ай бұрын
Thanks, will do!
i cant wait to visit Bhutan this coming september
@thetravelingzam
3 ай бұрын
You’re going to love it!
Love the festival and love your video make me feel missing my birthplace Hanley. Also nice to see my parents and siblings❤
@thetravelingzam
11 ай бұрын
I loved the festival there!!
First time I get to know about this takin
@thetravelingzam
10 ай бұрын
Yeah same!
Wow! Great video good job! All the way from Houston Texas 🐲🕉☸️☮️☯️✝️❤️😎🇺🇸🌍
@thetravelingzam
11 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!!
Honestly beautiful country❤
@thetravelingzam
11 ай бұрын
It truly is
@sairajan6548
11 ай бұрын
@@thetravelingzam i love
Nice work man💪🏻
@thetravelingzam
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed
Great content. Tashi Delek!
@thetravelingzam
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
What a documentary; and the quality of the video is so impressive I'm sure this channel will blow up.❤
@thetravelingzam
11 ай бұрын
Wow, thank you! Glad you enjoyed!
@rishabhgist2391
11 ай бұрын
Can you share expenses breakup?
@sozbdulrhmanli3300
11 ай бұрын
@@thetravelingzam I did!
Subscribed! Great videos.
@thetravelingzam
11 ай бұрын
Welcome aboard!
Hope you had a fun stay in Bhutan 🇧🇹. Loved the Video la.
@thetravelingzam
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely! Just posted a new video from the Paro Tshechu
@tenzo_san
Жыл бұрын
@@thetravelingzam sure will check it out 🫶🏻
Just found this channel and love your travel vlog so much, please make some for my country Thailand and see you here ❤😊❤
@thetravelingzam
9 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! I plan to return to Thailand early next year
@TheAunosmondClub
9 ай бұрын
@@thetravelingzam Yes thank you and hopefully to see you 😊😊😊
Greet video i also have a dream to tour to Bhutan, one day I will do the journey to Dragon kingdom. Your presentation is pretty informative.
@thetravelingzam
Жыл бұрын
Thanks I hope this video can inspire and inform and hope you make the dream trip soon!
♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
@thetravelingzam
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!!
Nice video man
@thetravelingzam
5 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching
Nice
@thetravelingzam
9 ай бұрын
thanks for watching!
Estas son las maravillas del mundo un saludo de chile❤❤😮❤❤
@thetravelingzam
8 ай бұрын
Very beautiful! Thanks for watching
Those glasses look very cute on you. I've got similar ones too. Well, you're cute anyway. Beautifully done work. Greetings from the Netherlands.
@thetravelingzam
11 ай бұрын
Thanks! I love those glasses
@magtazeum4071
11 ай бұрын
@@thetravelingzam I love em too & you too are cute ❤️. Would love to show you around if you ever visited the Netherlands 🇳🇱
the background music is indian classical music and bhutanese culture is totally different from indian
@thetravelingzam
11 ай бұрын
Thanks for letting me know. Unfortunately it is really hard to find distinctly Bhutanese royalty free music to publish on KZread. If you have any sources to recommend let me knwo
@Ranshcreates
10 ай бұрын
Bhutan culture different from Indian culture😂😂😂 I am very sorry to inform u brother but even the name of Bhutan is derived from Indian god, and even the Bhutan relegion also originated in India only infact all those temples are representing India's Bodhgaya and its story only(coming to the music I do agree that the music is hindu and he should not use buddist music)
@pankac6438
10 ай бұрын
@@Ranshcreates 🤣🤣🤣🤣 haha you are funny
@waiataaroha
9 ай бұрын
shut up please @@Ranshcreates
@KelzangDorji
3 ай бұрын
@@Ranshcreates which Indian god did the name Bhutan derive from?
Love You My Country Bhutan
@thetravelingzam
11 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
I'll be featuring Bhutan soon 🎉
@thetravelingzam
9 ай бұрын
Oh nice on a KZread video??
🙏🙏🙏
@thetravelingzam
7 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
8:9:2023(12:38) The Dahma. the litreature and the knowledge are known very well by the living being
@thetravelingzam
9 ай бұрын
I would love to learn more
Good Morning Mom...Thanks NYPD
@thetravelingzam
7 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!!
I would request everyone to read about nepalis in bhutan who were thrown out. Just search “ one country one people” .
@thetravelingzam
11 ай бұрын
Thanks for the additional resource
I did a 9 day journey in Bhutan and I can say it was worth all the money I spent! If you know, you know!
@thetravelingzam
9 ай бұрын
Wow wish I could have spent that long there!
@djxbudda
9 ай бұрын
@thetravelingzam Great video. The Takin reserve was boring to me..but great job with all the editing. Everything you did, I did more spread out. My goal was Tigers Nest Monastery. I achieved my goal. Thanks for all the great memories
Background music is awesome bro🫡🫡
@thetravelingzam
6 ай бұрын
Thanks I appreciate that
Love the way your video exploring style hope one day you will come to Pakistan ❤
@thetravelingzam
11 ай бұрын
I have a few Pakistan vlogs on my channel already. Visited in April !
@shezankhaskhelivlog
11 ай бұрын
I also watched video of Peshawar you made a mistake you must be start making videos from Karachi haydrbad khairpur to Multan via Lahore pindi Islamabad to Peshawar then you move north Pakistan special gilgit skardu to hunza then last khunjerab pass China Pak border - i gurenterd you will be successful vlogger very fast - in 2020 I host one couple from Romania they have subscribers only 252 they are spend 1 month in Pakistan the channel as grow very fast so i suggest you once again you visit Pakistan -
Awesome video, thanks for sharing your trip to Bhutan, I think you know more about the country than the tour guide 😄
@thetravelingzam
11 ай бұрын
Everything I shared was because the guide told me hahah! Thanks for watching
Awesome video. I've always wanted to visit but the prices are so high to travel to Bhutan that I hadn't - thanks for the vicarious joy of visiting Bhutan! My only quibble was the choice of background music for part of the video. the chant (om namah shivaya) is decidedly Hindu (a religion I practice) even though the visuals are Buddhist. Wish you'd picked a Buddhist chant / religious music - would've added to the narrative.
@thetravelingzam
8 ай бұрын
It is! I do believe they have decreased the price slightly since I have been there but still makes it tough to visit for most people :/
@ML-ws1wp
7 ай бұрын
Agree it is a beautiful video and absolutely agree on the music choice bit! Nothing to do with Bhutan and threw me off a tad. So much so that I was sure someone had picked this up in the comments too, so I made a Control + F search on the page with "music" and, sure enough, here is your comment! Pity because the video, except for that, is praiseworthy.
Beautiful footage. A little confused by some of the music... Om namah Shiva in a Buddhist country, but that's ok!
@thetravelingzam
9 ай бұрын
Thanks for the feedback on the music
Watching your wonderful video, I felt like I lost the concept of time. The scenery must be the same as it used to be.I post solo trips on trains and ferries in Japan on my KZread channel. Your video angles are very good! How to make your video is very helpful. Thank you for the very nice video.
@thetravelingzam
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for the kind comment! I am glad you enjoyed it! I am actually headed to Japan tomorrow so I will subscribe to your channel! I hope to give more vlog and cinematography tutorials later on on the channel
@harukisolotravel
10 ай бұрын
You're coming to Japan! What a wonderful timing to come to Japan the day after you commented! I also subscribed to your KZread channel. i look forward to your video.@@thetravelingzam
Watchin
@thetravelingzam
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching
My dream from childhood has always been to travel the world at the age of 25 due to a retina problem I lost most of my eye sight but still I wanna pursue my dreams Watching these videos really motivates me to run after my dreams 🎭 I wanna be an inspiration for others through my channel 💙
@thetravelingzam
5 ай бұрын
Wow that would be very inspiring. Pursue your dreams
🌾🙏🏽
@thetravelingzam
5 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!!
12:24 huge golden buddha
@thetravelingzam
8 ай бұрын
It was massive!!
Loved LOVED your video. Bhutan indeed is mystical. Can you please share the music used for this video please... In love with that tune
@thetravelingzam
11 ай бұрын
All the music I used is from Epidemic Sounds
@vidishavyas5268
11 ай бұрын
Lots of gratitude and good luck to you❤
It helps us feel more the actual place if the author includes the season of the year, the temperature, elevation weather, etc... Nonetheless a very well made travel blog.
@thetravelingzam
11 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! I went in early April. It was a comfortable temperature. Maybe near 60 F
I wish I could go to Bhutan I think people there can live up to 100 years old because of it’s nature amazing place❤
@thetravelingzam
8 ай бұрын
I wouldn’t be surprised. It’s such a peaceful place
Very nice documentary...LOVED it... Wonder why you play some ...shiva hindu song....🤔 and please please next time stop loud background music...couldn't here most of the things the guide was saying. Thank you 🙏
@thetravelingzam
9 ай бұрын
Thanks for the feedback. I will work on sound mixing
At the market you showed fiddle heads. A few years back some ladies I work with here in Maine handed them out at work. I had never seen them before myself, but they looked just the same. 🙏
@thetravelingzam
9 ай бұрын
Oh wow! Was she from Bhutan?
@jenshap76
9 ай бұрын
@@thetravelingzam No. they are a vegetable grown in Maine also. Awesome videos!!
Great video! What time of the year were you there? We are planning a trip in late November
@thetravelingzam
5 ай бұрын
I was there in April of 2023. Really nice time of year
Green is the wind element
@thetravelingzam
11 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing that
You should also visit Sikkim a state in India it's right near Bhutan.. You'll love it!
@thetravelingzam
Жыл бұрын
I went to Darjeeling! But next time Sikkim as wel!
@rigzalbhutia8430
Жыл бұрын
@@thetravelingzam Sure and make sure to visit Ravangla my hometown! I'll show you around if I can!
@PomegranateChocolate
Жыл бұрын
For your information the Republic of China (Taiwan) does not recognize Sikkim as a state of India. It still regards Sikkim a neighbor of the Republic of China. You Indians are shameless and despicable.
I'm Bhutan 🎉
@thetravelingzam
6 ай бұрын
Awesome!! Thanks for watching
Thank you for making a video on Bhutan but would have been nicer if you had played a Bhutanese song/music instead.
@thetravelingzam
Жыл бұрын
Do you know any Bhutanese royalty free music I could use for my next Bhutan video?
@AraaKaii
Жыл бұрын
Lol Yeah. I was wondering why "namo shiva" which is a mantra to pray the Hindu god Shiva was playing when u r in an entirely different country visiting temples practicing a completely different religion. Also no hate directed towards u. Loved the video and thank you for sharing your beautiful visit❤
8:9:2023(12:36) There are merit and demerit. A person who has only got wisdom can kill or avoide demerit
@thetravelingzam
9 ай бұрын
Nicely put
May I know which camera you use for capturing these scenic views please???
@thetravelingzam
Жыл бұрын
They are all listed in the description. But mostly Canon R6 and DJI pocket
Там, в заоблачной стране Мир и тишина, там часами на стене на Небе - Луна ...
@thetravelingzam
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing these words!
it would be helpful to hear the people talk over the stock music in the background.
@thetravelingzam
8 ай бұрын
Which part of the video are you referring to?
would like to bring my future dragon children and us here and live life in the dragon land for dragons to live in huble but safe and protected status.
@thetravelingzam
2 ай бұрын
Sounds like a plan dragon man
we tried to play a drinking game where we have to take a shot every time he used the word “beautiful” and couldn’t make it past the 10 minute mark…perhaps he can expand his vocabulary a bit?
@thetravelingzam
11 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! I,lol travel with a thesaurus next time
Bhutan is the type of country that brings in Nepali architect and artisans to build their country but expels their Nepali speaking populations
@thetravelingzam
11 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing
Bhutan is collecting 1200 per person per visitor from Indian visitors and made mandatory like travel, guide, stay, which is not good. Otherwise it is beautiful nation and pure heart people.
@thetravelingzam
11 ай бұрын
Yes, you are right. It is not a budget friendly place, but the reduction in cooling of tourists is nice
How much does it cost for the tour guide for 3 days? includes transport as well?
@thetravelingzam
Жыл бұрын
Roughly $1500. That includes the daily tourism fee which is almost $200 a day
@conradchung1842
11 ай бұрын
So you mean it is USD300 per day for the tips to tour guide and driver? That is incredibly generous!
Hi! There is no tour of 3 days on their website... do you know how can I get that tour details? Thanks!
@thetravelingzam
5 ай бұрын
Hey! They can customize your journey. Message them on instagram @flyingfoxbhutan and tell them you want the same tour as me. They are very accomodating
8:9:2023(12:35) The Hell and the Nivana (Heaven) are known very well by the lord Buddh. He taught about them to the human being
@thetravelingzam
9 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
It's great to see the beautiful country of Bhutan, but the background music doesn't suit well as all these are Indian devotion songs or instruments. When you are showing Bhutan, Bhutanese devotional songs or instruments will suit well. That is my suggestion.
@thetravelingzam
11 ай бұрын
Sorry for that. I will try to better pair music in the future
Only love God
@thetravelingzam
8 ай бұрын
🙏
What is a "Moutann"?? Is that Like "Kitanns" or Curanns"?? Please Explain!!
@thetravelingzam
11 ай бұрын
What is the context?
*B.HUTAN* ...."KI.NGDOM OF THE *D.RAGON*"....ROBERT DOMPNIER [P]1999......✍🏿🇻🇨🇬🇧
@thetravelingzam
11 ай бұрын
Thanks