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Tsholham - traditional knee-length boots that are worn by Bhutanese men during important ceremonial occasions. They are commonly hand-stitched from cow or sheep hide and decorated with brocade
Two monks blow long horns called dung-chen, at the temple of Wangdue Phodrang Dzong (fortress). These copper or brass instruments create a low powerful sound
A long line of butter lamps burning at the Changangkha Temple, a fine 15th century temple, on the outskirts of Thimphu
Red chillies for sale at Paro open-air market. Both red and green chillies are very important ingredients for Bhutanese food
Archery, datse, is a favourite national sport of the Bhutanese. Here an Archer practices his skills on the high Cheli La Pass using a traditional bamboo bow and arrow
A Bhutanese man in national costume views an eastern Himalayan mountain range from the 11, 000-foot-high Black Mountains pass known as Lawa La
A young monk holds his red robes as he runs across the courtyard of Wangdue Phodrang Dzong (fortress). This massive 17th century monastery is situated atop a high ridge between the Punak Tsang
The 17th century Punakha Dzong (the Palace of Great Happiness) is the second oldest and second largest dzong in Bhutan, and is arguably the most beautiful
This mural is common to many monasteries and tells the story of co-operation and unity amongst Buddha and his three disciples
A dancer performs Shazam Tam, the Dance of the Four Stags outside Punakha Dzong. The dance commemorates the subjugation of the troublesome Wind God by Guru Rinpoche who rode the Gods stag to
Dancers perform Shazam Tam, the Dance of the Four Stags outside Punakha Dzong. The dance commemorates the subjugation of the troublesome Wind God by Guru Rinpoche who rode the Gods stag in celebration
The new Vajra Throne Buddha Dordenma has been erected on a hilltop overlooking Thimphu. The Chinese-made 169-foot-high gold-gilded bronze Buddha is the largest and most impressive in the world
A woman weaves an intricate pattern in silk on her traditional wooden loom. The broad leather belt around her buttocks is the reason for naming this particular type of loom backstrap loom
Taktshang Goemba, Tiger??s Nest??, is Bhutan??s most famous monastery. It is perched miraculously on the ledge of a sheer cliff 900 metres above the floor of the Paro Valley
The very impressive 16th century Paro Dzong, the fortress that sits on a heap of Jewels, and its round watchtower, now a national museum
A masked dancer with cymbals performs Drametse Nga Cham (the religious masked dance). This exciting dance has it origins in the 16th century at the Drametse monastery in Eastern Bhutan
A small Buddha shrine surrounded by wisteria in the Hotel Gangtey Palace, which is a superb hotel with wonderful views. The 100-year-old building, once a kings palace
