Many people know of Ema Datshi as Bhutan’s national dish. It appeared in the news last year after Bollywood Actress Deepika Padukone spoke about it. However, a lesser known fact...
Previously, it was unthought of to convert an already existing Bhutanese home for tourists. Farm stays are not only sustainable but have given rise to entrepreneurs and self-sustenance. We caught...
On January 9, 2024, Bhutanese people elected the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for the second time. The win means a second term for Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay as head of...
The Druk Path Trek can be taken throughout the year. It is also one of the easier treks in comparison to other treks, due to its soft elevation and other...
Bhutan received the ‘Special Travel Destinations Award’ last month, at the 2023 Voyage Magazine Award Ceremony. The award ceremony was held at the Park Hyatt Hotel, in Beijing, China, signifying...
The Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) is a daily payment for tourists with a Bhutanese visa, contributing to Bhutan’s development. 1) Before September 2023, it cost 200 USD per day to...
The new Centenary Farmers’ Market in Bhutan is very popular. It shows Bhutan’s effort to keep its traditions while also growing and becoming modern. The market is important because it...
In ancient times, Bhutan was known as Lho Mon, meaning the Dark Southland, referring to the land south of Tibet. And there was a reason why it was called Lho...
