The Tiger’s Nest (Taktshang), one of the most remarkable of Bhutan’s lamaseries

Catherine's talk describes a traverse of Bhutan, the ‘Kingdom of the Thunder Dragon’. Her journey across the Switzerland of Asia encompasses the hair-raising approach flight, the first-ever General Election, a trek into the unexplored region below the World’s highest unclimbed peak, a visit to the eastern end of the country – rarely seen by Europeans – and a return to Calcutta through the cultural diversities of Assam.

Lamas giving a send-off in Eastern Bhutan

Paro Dzong (castle), often the first major building seen by travellers to Bhutan

Dancing at a secret Spring Fertility Festival in central Bhutan

Lord of Misrule

Archery, the Bhutanese national sport

Novice monks photo-call

Punakha Dzong (castle), the winter seat of the Bhutanese government

Lamas make music