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22
Oct

Bhutanese traditional wear

The cheapest fabrics are plain cotton, while the most expensive are hand-woven masterpieces, covered with silk or cotton embroidery. A large choice of machine-woven fabrics is available in the market....
18
Oct

Does the yeti dwell in the Himalayas?

DNA research on hair samples found at two different Himalayan locations has led scientists to believe that the abominable snowman or the “Yeti” possibly exists. While one sample was the...
17
Oct

Druk Air resumes Paro to Bumthang flights

Druk Air flights from Paro to Bumthang, which had been suspended for two weeks following continuous bad weather have resumed. The loss incurred was about Nu 7,00,000, the reservations being...
11
Oct

Tashi Air’s international flight operations start

Tashi Air’s subsidiary, Bhutan Airline’s inaugural flight took place from Paro to Bangkok on Oct 10, 2013. Following this, Tashi Air will commence daily international flights from Paro to Bangkok....
09
Oct

An “18-carat” display for Bhutanese soccer fans

Bhutanese soccer fans will have an opportunity of a lifetime when they get to feast their eyes on the 6.1 kg FIFA world football cup made of 18-carat gold at...
02
Oct

Bhutan’s first private Airbus lands in Paro

Bhutan’s first private airline, Tashi Air’s Airbus 320 landed in Paro this morning. Ashi Kesang Wangmo Wangchuck and the MoIC Minister, D.N.Dhungyel inaugurated the Airbus. The Airbus has 132 economy,...
09
Sep

The Thirteen Arts of Bhutan

1. Shingzo (Carpentry): Skilled carpenters are involved in construction activities including building dzongs, houses and temples. They also make tools. 2. Dozo (Masonry): Building of dzongs, stupas, temples, millstones and...
09
Sep

Five Hotels in Thimphu you should try out

Druk Hotel: One of the oldest and best hotels in town, it boasts a bar, a restaurant, a business centre and a health club with a gym, sauna and steam...
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