In 2008, Tshering Dorji won Bhutan’s first bodybuilding competition, making him the first person to hold the title of Mr. Bhutan. He won the title again, in 2010, and 2011. Fourteen years later, he’s raising three children, living in a new country, and pursuing a different career. He lives in Geneva with his family, but...Read More
Carissa Nimah is the Chief Marketing Officer at the Department of Tourism (DOT) in Bhutan. She is also a member of the Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) working team, for which she was part of the historic Australia visit by His Majesty the King. She is Australian. Before moving to Bhutan, she spent the majority of...Read More
The CSI market (Cottage and Small Industries market in Paro) is a first-of-its-kind-initiative, selling all things made and manufactured in Bhutan. There are two locations. One in Paro and another in Thimphu. While both sells similar products, the Paro store has a unique appeal due to its location and building style. Paro is more rural...Read More
Dungar Dzong, Pangbisa, Paro From October 1-3 the Bhutan Innovation Forum took place at Dungkar Dzong (fortress) in Pangbisa, Paro. Dungkar Dzong is the largest and the first dzong to be built in the 21st century, by His Majesty the King. “Dungkar” refers to a conch, a ritual object used in Buddhist ceremonies. It is...Read More
Last week, I visited the famous Lungtenzampa bridge, a 170 meter-long bridge constructed in 1995. I wanted to visit the bridge after I learnt about a lore tied to the two chortens (shrines) below it. I had visited one of the chortens, circumambulating it like so many others who spend their afternoons and mornings there,...Read More
During your time in Bhutan, if you desire an authentic cafe experience, Ambient Cafe, located in the center of Thimphu, is the place to be. In addition to blending and roasting coffee, the cafe also serves a range of vegetarian food. They offer freshly made juice as well. The last time I was there, I...Read More
Starting in October 2024, Druk Air, Bhutan’s premier national carrier, will begin flying to Dubai twice a week. This expansion comes as the airline is in the process of purchasing more airplanes and after adding more cities earlier this year. Druk Air is Bhutan’s oldest and most trusted airline. According to their website, Druk Air...Read More
Though Bhutan has a national football team, it wasn’t until recently that the sport was played professionally. Now, there are as many as ten teams that compete within Bhutan, some of which compete internationally. The success story of football in Bhutan parallels with Chencho Tshering Gyeltshen– CG7’s rise, also known as Bhutan’s Ronaldo. Many in Bhutan...Read More
Last week in the capital Thimphu, Their Majesties the King and the Queen, along with members of the Royal Family, officially opened the Chang Yul Park, located just below the Changjiji flyover bridge. The Chang Yul Park is a first of its kind in Bhutan, with its grand scale and design. Construction started in 2022,...Read More
On August 20, 2024, the Royal Family of the Kingdom of Lesotho arrived in Bhutan for a week-long visit. This marks a historic occasion as it is the first time an African royal has visited Bhutan. Upon their arrival, their Royal Highnesses Princess Chimi Yangzom Wangchuck, Princess Dechen Yangzom Wangchuck, and Princess Euphelma Choden Wangchuck,...Read More
