Exploring Haa Valley: Bhutan’s Latest District to Open for Tourism
Get a glimpse of Bhutan’s Haa Valley, the last district to open for tourism. Experience the valley's virginal beauty with ancient temples.
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The Journal
Festival dates, valley guides, books worth packing and dispatches from 15 years of travelling the Kingdom.
QnA With Bhutan’s First Mr. Bhutan
In 2008, Tshering Dorji won Bhutan’s first bodybuilding competition, making him the first person to hold the title of Mr. Bhutan. He won the title again,…
Interview with Carissa Nimah, Chief Marketing Officer at the Department of Tourism
Learn Carissa Nimah’s journey from Australia to Bhutan as Chief Marketing Officer at the Department of Tourism.
Visit to CSI Market, a First-of-its-Kind
Discover Bhutan’s first-of-its-kind CSI Market in Paro, offering locally made and manufactured products in a traditional two-storied home.
Bhutan Innovation Forum at the Dungar Dzong
Dungar Dzong, Pangbisa, Paro From October 1-3 the Bhutan Innovation Forum took place at Dungkar Dzong (fortress) in Pangbisa, Paro . Dungkar Dzong is the…
Lungtenzampa Bridge: the bridge of prophecy
Last week, I visited the famous Lungtenzampa bridge, a 170 meter-long bridge constructed in 1995. I wanted to visit the bridge after I learnt about a lore…
Ambient Cafe–Bhutan’s First Authentic Cafe
Experience Bhutan’s first authentic cafe, Ambient Cafe, in the heart of Thimphu. Run by founders Letho and Junu.
Druk Air Launches Twice Weekly Flights to Dubai
Druk Air launches weekly flights to Dubai. Learn more about the history of Druk Air, the number of air crafts it has, among others!
Football – A Growing Sports in Bhutan
Explore the rise of football in Bhutan. Discover how the sport is becoming a professional pursuit in Bhutan.
The Grand Opening of the Chang Yul Park
Discover Bhutan's first large-scale urban park, Chang Yul Park, recently inaugurated by Their Majesties the King and Queen in Thimphu. Spanning 2 to 3 acres, this park…
Africa Meets Bhutan: Lesotho Royal Family in Bhutan
Historic visit of the Lesotho Royal Family to Bhutan, marking the first time an African royal has visited Bhutan.
The Diverse People of Bhutan
Explore Bhutan's rich diversity, with 26 spoken languages shaped by its unique landscape. Discover it's diverse climates influences.