Bhutan saw an increase of 10% in tourist arrivals in 2013 as compared to the previous year. Last year, there were 10, 810 tourists visiting the country while in 2012,...
The “Clean Bhutan” project will be launched on Feb.6 starting with Thimpchhu. The project will involve two rafts, 300 volunteers and 20 project staff. Starting from Lingkana, the cleaning programme...
Druk Air will start flights to Mumbai starting May 1, making it the sixth Indian city in its list of flight destinations. The national air carrier will fly twice a...
Many Bhutanese monasteries and temples have “The Wheel of Life” adorning their entrances. It illustrates the following: It is held and turned by Yama, the Lord of Death and...
An umbrella (better if it’s compact) or a good raincoat- for any region or time of the year. Hat, sunscreen, lip balm and sunglasses. Earplugs because Bhutanese dogs are a...
A visit to Bhutan will remain incomplete without sighting its rich heritage of arts and crafts such as the sacred murals, hand-woven, colorful textiles and other handicrafts. Include these places...
GNH day will be observed on November 11 coinciding with the Fourth King’s birthday, Children’s day and Constitution Day. The National Assembly decided on shifting it from March 20, the...
Villagers from Relnang in Luari gewog, Samdrupjongkhar are trying to revive the art of a traditional mask dance, which began to die six years ago. Relnang is a village that...
