Blogs

All you need to know about Bhutan
09
Feb

Democracy & Buddhism

The future lies along the avenue where religious enlightenment meets personal freedom Some years ago a young man chafing under what he imagined to be the restraining strictures of Buddhism...
06
Feb

Wrestling – The Bhutanese Way

Two men face off amid a small circle of spectators. The young women in the crowd are aflutter and boys wait anxiously for the fight to begin. Pitting the strength, agility...
Takin National Animal of Bhutan
18
Nov

The Legend behind the Takin: Bhutan’s National Animal

  There is an interesting myth behind the creation of the Takin ((Budorcas Taxicolor) that contributed to its high religious significance and therefore led to its adoption as Bhutan’s national...
17
Nov

Don’t be Callous towards the Phallus!

  Of all the eyebrow raising objects in the wide world, the phallus, surprisingly, for centuries, has had the most loyal following in the tiny Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan. It...
10
Nov

Top Five Tourist Hot-Spots in Bhutan

1.Taktsang (Tiger’s Nest) Monastery The Tiger’s Nest is without a doubt the most visited and the most photographed of all the monuments in Bhutan. Nestled on the edge of a...
05
Nov

Top Three Treks in Bhutan

Jumolhari Trek This magical mountain trek takes you to the base of Mount Jumolhari, the second highest unconquered peak in the world revered by local yak herders in the north...
04
Nov

A dream fulfilled!

Thank you very, very much for all the help you gave me before and during my trip to your beautiful country!! You provided perfect planning and everything was so well...
03
Nov

Our First Snowman Trekker For 2014:

An interview with Mr. Joe Hoffmann, our first snowman trekker for 2014:  At first glance, one would not think that Joe Hoffman from Luxembourg, Europe is an experienced trekker. He...
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