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21
Jul

Bhutan to Get its Own Helicopters

The current government formed by the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) by a landslide victory in 2013, is keeping good on their word. In the build up to the election, during...
17
Jul

Zen and the Art of Wearing a Gho

A knee-length robe or the gho – tied at the waist by a hand woven cloth belt known as the kera – is the national dress for men in Bhutan....
15
Jul

Picturesque Paro

Paro is undoubtedly one among the most developed dzongkhags in the country. Situated in perhaps the widest valley in the kingdom, it is covered in fertile rice fields, and the...
13
Jul

More than just a Bulls Eye!

Whoever said the game of archery is boring, should think again. In Bhutan, under the surface and away from the archery match, there’s plenty happening. From divine interventions and coercions...
06
Jul

When Darkness Settles, Night-hunting Begins.

Bhutan is a country that is soaked in customs and traditions. While most customs and traditions don’t raise eyebrows, there is one that is a little unorthodox. Yes, you guessed...
29
Jun

Monpas: Bhutan’s Earliest Inhabitants

The people of  Kudra, Phumzur, Jangbi and Wangling who live inside the Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park, in central Bhutan are called  Monpas, believed by some to be the first...
27
Jun

Rafting – the Ultimate Experience

It wasn’t until the first few seconds prior to boarding the raft that I felt the first tinge of fear, of panic, of terror. I’ve always been terrified of water...
22
Jun

To The People With Love

Last Month on May 21, the Bhutanese people received a gift in the form of a beautiful garden from Her Majesty the Royal Grandmother Kesang Choeden Wangchuck on her 85th...
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