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The Journal

Festival dates, valley guides, books worth packing and dispatches from 15 years of travelling the Kingdom.

How the name Bhutan was derived

In ancient times, Bhutan was known as Lho Mon , meaning the Dark Southland, referring to the land south of Tibet. And there was a reason why it was called…

Come, Marvel at Bhutanese Art

Bhutan isn’t only about treks, hikes, and visits to dzongs and monasteries. It has so much more to offer. Various people come to Bhutan for various…

A Song of Silence- A Review

She gazes at the ceiling. The fan blades whirr. The sounds dart. There's both stillness and movement. Silence and sound. And in the next fifteen minutes,…

Of flying darts, cheers & jeers

In Bhutan, there are two sports that are loved by the masses. The first is obviously archery while in close second is Khuru – a game that is somewhat like…

How much will a trip to Bhutan Cost?

For most visitors planning on a trip to Bhutan, the question they struggle with is how long they should stretch the trip. The Royal Government and the…

Bhutan & its strong Buddhist roots

In a world, where, who we are, is, determined by what name each of us call our gods, Bhutan is more or less a Buddhist country. We are a land distinct in…

Black-Necked Cranes

The Highest number of Cranes recorded in Phobjika Phobjikha valley in Wangduephodrang is considered one of the largest and most significant wetlands in…