A Buddhist kingdom lying in the Himalayas between China and India, Bhutan has some 700,000 residents, most of whom live in the cities of Thimphu and Paro in the west. The six (districts) farthest east are some of the least populated areas of the country, and it takes at least two days by car over winding roads to reach them. This is a region of unique(a fiery combination of chillies and cheese) over rice. It’s home to swaying paddies and deep green valleys, like the one overlooking the Dangme Chhu River, which is lined by stone distance markers for drivers. A particular highlight is the 16th-century or traditional manor house, in Dungkar village, which is now a cultural museum looked after by red-robed monks.
