Bhutan’s Gem: The Modern and Traditional Blend of Centenary Farmers’ Market
The new Centenary Farmers’ Market in Bhutan is very popular. It shows Bhutan’s effort to keep its traditions while also growing and becoming modern. The…
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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…
Four hikers finish the gruelling Snowman Trek in just two weeks
For any hiking aficionado, the Snowman Trek in Bhutan would probably be the ultimate hiking experience along with another sought after trek - the Machu…
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…
34 Things You Probably Didn't Know About the Kingdom of Bhutan
For those who are on the fence about visiting the beautiful country of Bhutan, Little Bhutan has compiled a list of facts that will hopefully make you…
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…
Dzongsar Khyentse’s new film premiers in Switzerland
The fourth and latest film from Bhutanese Buddhist teacher, lama, and filmmaker, Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche, Hema Hema: Sing Me a Song While I Wait ,…
Botanical Park
A Park Where Rhododendrons are in Bloom Opened only a few years ago, the Royal Botanical Park congregated hordes of people from near and far this year…