Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. There’s a Buddha in the cockpit. The orange-robed icon looks on as the pilot speedily executes a dramatic last-minute turn to land ...

Talk about on a wing and prayer. East of Mount Everest and the Himalayas is one of the world’s most notorious airstrips — one so treacherous passengers typically applaud at wheels down. Paro ...

Bhutan, the tiny Himalayan kingdom tucked between India and China, has but one international airport. Surrounded by 18,000-foot mountains. That airport is called "Paro," and like the rest of the ...

13:24, Fri, Apr 4, 2025 Updated: 13:29, Fri, Apr 4, 2025 In a narrow Himalayan valley and flanked by peaks towering up to 18,000 feet, Bhutan’s Paro International Airport is considered one of the most ...

Most people's fears about flying are unfounded: It's a remarkably safe form of travel, especially on large, commercial airlines. But for anyone headed to Bhutan, a little fear of air travel is totally ...

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Mindfulness is one of the most popular concepts in the wellness industry right now — there are hotels, spas and classes all dedicated to its pursuit. But the Himalayan nation of Bhutan is taking the ...