Bhutan gets its first female minister
Aum Dorji Choden Bhutans first female Minister Bhutan elected its first female minister, Aum Dorji Choden when the cabinet was conferred office by His…
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Festival dates, valley guides, books worth packing and dispatches from 15 years of travelling the Kingdom.
Forms of Architecture in Bhutan: Dzongs, Lhakhangs, Chortens and Farmhouses
A guide to Bhutan's building types — dzong fortresses, lhakhang temples, gonpa monasteries, chortens and rammed-earth farmhouses — and the traditional, historically nail-free methods behind them.
Six Bhutanese souvenirs you must collect
Thangkas – They are religious banners painted according to traditional iconographic criteria. Fabrics – Bhutanese textiles are a collector’s item. They…
Traditional Bhutanese cuisine to tickle your taste buds
Ema-datshi – Chili cooked in cheese sauce and served with rice. Kule and puta – Buckwheat pancakes and noodles respectively that were formerly the staple…
Bhutanese quirks at a glance!
Bhutanese simply love to chew doma (areca nut with betel leaves and a dash of lime). It is offered as a gesture of respect or courtesy. So the next time…
Must-visit eateries in Bhutan
Swizz Bakery – One of the oldest eateries in the capital, this one boasts of a cozy ambience. You may like to try out the special omelet with cheese or…
Bhutanese graduates to teach English in Thailand.
Bhutanese graduates to teach English in Thailand Forty-eight Bhutanese graduates will be teaching English in vocational centers in Thailand this year as…
Bhutan requests GoI for subsidy
The economic affairs ministry, through the Bhutanese embassy in New Delhi, has requested the Government of India, to reconsider the withdrawal of subsidy…
Facts about Bhutan’s natural resources
Here are some interesting facts about Bhutan’s pristine natural resources as presented by Kuenzang Tshering of International Centre for Integrated…
Royal Botanical Park officials in Bhutan discover two new rhododendron species
Khochii-var album (White) & Princenamgiae (Pink) Two new rhododendron species were discovered in Bhutan by officials of the royal botanical park at…
Bhutan elects National Council Members
20 National Council Members Bhutan elected 20 National Council Members on April 23. However, most former council members and women candidates lost. This…
Most of Bhutan’s glaciers could disappear
Bhutan is proud to have white gold (rivers and streams) in the country from which it generates hydroelectric power and make income for its country.…