Experiences

Days you will still be describing years from now.

Some are famous. Some happen only if you know whom to ask. All of them can be woven into any journey.

Year-round; clearest skies October to April, rhododendrons in April and May.

Three hours up, one lifetime of remembering.

Spring and autumn for the great western tshechus; festival dates follow the lunar calendar, verify yearly.

Masks, drums and a courtyard full of the whole valley.

All experiences

Choose what draws you.

Late October to mid-February; the crane festival is held on 11 November, verify yearly.

The valley waits all year for a sound from the sky.

Year-round; autumn harvest and winter stove season are especially atmospheric.

Butter tea, a wood stove and a family who have lived here for generations.

Year-round; most lively on weekends, public holidays and festival days.

The national sport, played with song, dance and a great deal of teasing.

Year-round; the east is at its mildest from October to April.

A year of a woman's life, woven into a single kira.

October to December for clarity; April and May for blossom; festivals in spring and autumn.

The light here is patient. So are we.

Spring and autumn for the landscapes; winter for empty lodges and clear skies.

Begin as you mean to go on: slowly, together, somewhere extraordinary.

October to November and March to April, aligned with school holidays where possible.

A kingdom where children are greeted like small visiting dignitaries.

Year-round; courtyards are busiest and brightest during tshechu season.

Fortress, monastery and seat of government, all behind one carved door.

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