Day 01
Traditional Bhutanese Food Tasting in Thimphu
- Meet your guide at the agreed-upon location.
- Try Bhutanese rice, which comes in red and white varieties and is served either boiled or steamed.
- Savour healthy carbohydrates found in buckwheat and maize.
- Discover the famous Bhutanese chilli, a native speciality that complements almost every dish.
- Taste Ema Datsi, the national dish of Bhutan, a delicious mix of chilli and cheese.
- Eat some momos, Tibetan-style dumplings stuffed with pork, beef, or cabbage and cheese.
- Try authentic Phaksha Paa, pork cooked with red chilli and mostly radish.
- Enjoy Jasha Maru, a soupy dish made with minced chicken, tomatoes, and other ingredients, usually served with rice.
- Have Suja (butter tea), the most popular beverage.
- You can also try Ara, a locally brewed rice or maize alcoholic drink.
- Visit the Centenary Farmers Market in Thimphu, where vendors from all over Bhutan arrive on Thursday and stay until Sunday night to sell their crops.
