Following Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s assurance of continued support to Bhutan in the light of the recent controversy over India cutting fuel subsidies to the kingdom, RailTel, the telecom arm...
Chorten – It represents the Buddha’s mind and is erected in memory of an eminent lama or to ward off evil spirits. Lhakhang – Temples which are fairly small buildings...
Thangkas – They are religious banners painted according to traditional iconographic criteria. Fabrics – Bhutanese textiles are a collector’s item. They are the pride of Bhutan and range from plain...
Ema-datshi – Chili cooked in cheese sauce and served with rice. Kule and puta – Buckwheat pancakes and noodles respectively that were formerly the staple diet in Bumthang and central...
Bhutanese simply love to chew doma (areca nut with betel leaves and a dash of lime). It is offered as a gesture of respect or courtesy. So the next time...
Swizz Bakery – One of the oldest eateries in the capital, this one boasts of a cozy ambience. You may like to try out the special omelet with cheese or...
India’s ambassador to Bhutan, V.P Haran clarified that the withdrawal of subsidies on LPG and kerosene to Bhutan was not political. He added that India would render financial assistance to...
People’s Democratic Party, formerly the world’s smallest Opposition, secured 32 seats out of 47 when the nation went to the polls on July 13. Druk Phuensum Tshogpa, the ruling party...
