As a Bhutanese, each time I return home, I feel removed from the rest of the world. While feeling removed can be good, especially given how omnipresent media and information have become, it can also feel strange at times. However, for tourists visiting Bhutan, this could be the ideal reason to visit the country. Following...Read More
In Thimphu, Bhutan’s capital, it is rare to see young people during the day. Unless, right after the school exams. When not in school, Bhutanese youth hang out in video game parlors, make TikTok videos at the Clock Tower, and those no longer in school, stay in, conserving energy for a night out. I remember...Read More
As a travel agent, it’s rare for us to cross paths with an artist– a musician. However, we took that leap when we interviewed Ayejamp, an upcoming Pop/R&B or “new school” artist, as the singer himself likes to refer to his music and that of his group, Baeyul Productions. I caught up with Ayejamp (Jampel...Read More
Early Tuesday morning, we visited Zorig Chusum in Thimphu. The institute is one of the only other schools for traditional arts and crafts in Bhutan. The thirteen traditional arts and crafts loosely include : Shingzo (Carpentry) 2. Dozo (Masonry) 3. Parzo (Carving) 4. Lhazo (Painting) 5. Jinzo (Sculpting) 6. Lugzo (Bronze Casting) 7. Garzo (Blacksmithing) 8....Read More
Have you ever been to a place that made you genuinely slow down? Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary did this for me over the weekend. While eating breakfast—or was it dinner?—I became aware that the scene of me eating this food and having this experience was solitary. A scene and feeling I am familiar with, as I...Read More
One rarely discussed topic is how travelers can find non-English-speaking guides in Bhutan. Bhutanese guides go through intensive training of at least three months, before becoming a licensed tour guide. Facts about Bhutanese Guides Bhutan has approximately 3,500 licensed tourist guides, including a growing number of women and language guides. These professionals earn between Nu...Read More
The first eastern Bhutan Rhododendron Festival is set to take place from April 3rd to 9th this year. The festival will take place in the highland community of Sakteng, in Trashigang. Another festival of the same name takes place in Lamperi, near Dochula, a popular tourist spot. Little Bhutan looks forward to travelling to Trashigang...Read More
About a year ago, I started writing blogs about our beautiful country of Bhutan. I wrote about the Wangchuck Dynasty and Guru Rinpoche, both of historical significance to the country, about the arrival of television in Bhutan, and a blog titled The Diverse People of Bhutan. All of this was done in an attempt to...Read More
On a lukewarm January day, I drove to Paro, to stay at the Tiger’s Nest Camp. While I had been there before, this was the first time I was going there on my own, which meant I was driving. The first thing I noticed was how bad the road to the camp had gotten, which...Read More
When traveling to a new place like Bhutan having a guide can make all the difference. Guides are essential for understanding the local culture, navigating unfamiliar places, and making your trip smoother. Here are some reasons why having a guide is essential for your Bhutan Experience: 1. Reliable, Well-Prepared Guides Bhutanese guides go through extensive...Read More
