May’s golden hour lit up Buddha Point like a painting. I captured monks in maroon robes against the 169-foot statue at dawn—no crowds! In Punakha, our guide arranged access to Rinpung Dzong’s inner sanctum pre-sunrise for uninterrupted shots. June’s soft rain added drama to Paro Valley, but Tiger’s Nest remained clear on hike day. Gear tip: Humidity challenged my lenses—keep silica gel in your bag. The National Textile Museum in Thimphu was a hidden gem: weavers demonstrated kishuthara embroidery. This tour balanced iconic sights with intimate cultural moments