I think to capture the essence of Bhutan, the best way is to view some shots of the landscape, buildings, Dzongs, and people. Check these out...

The classic photo for Bhutan - the Tiger's Nest - Taktsang Monastery - a 2 hour, 900 meter hike up a mountain, across a stream and up the cliff to the monastery itself. The legend of Guru Rinpoche, or known as Padmasambhava, is he rode on a tigress to this place to meditate. Deep inside the monastery is the cave he is believed to have spent three years, three months, three weeks, and three days meditating here in the 8th century. He is also credited with bringing Buddhism to Tibet and Bhutan and made at least 3 visits to Bhutan. Legend and fact somehow seem to mix comfortably for the locals.

Paro National Museum

Typical farmhouse - the roof is suspended above the top floor. It is storage space and allows grains, hay and other items to dry in the warm winds.

My guide Karma and excellent driver Dorje!

Some school girls heading off to classes in Chumey.

Monks heading up the steep steps to Punakha Dzong.

Puhakha Dzong - a fortress at the forks of two rivers - the Mo and Po (mother and father) in central Bhutan. A Dzong is half fortress and half quarters for administration and the monastery. Monks and Lamas live and work inside the fortress. Punakha Dzong is the largest fortress in Bhutan.

The yak wool carpets are some of the best designs I have seen anywhere. Rich colors and traditional designs woven in the rural areas in central Bhutan (near Jakar, or aka Bumthang).