Thimphu is not just a concrete jungle, as many would put it. Drive up Norzin Lam, the main street of the capital, and you would notice a row of huts built out of bamboos and iron sheets. Still a jungle but hardly concrete. Amid busy traffic, huge buildings and people bustling about is the Craft […]
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Phobjikha valley is a protected area, as it is home to the Black Necked Cranes, who arrive in winter from Tibet and Mongolia.
Atsharas play a very important role during religious festivals, entertaining spectators.
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Bhutan houses more than 700 species of birds, including the Brown-headed Barbet Megalaima zeylanica
Rice is Bhutan’s staple food, especially in the west and most farmers grow paddy.
Masks dances (Chhams) are performed during Tsechus (religious festivals). Every dance has a profound meaning.
Religion plays a very important role in Bhutan. Young boys enroll in religious institutions from a very tender age.
This view of the enthralling Paro valley is one of the delights you can savour during your treks.
The unique Bhutanese architecture is one of the most envied throughout the world.
Bhutanese are very hospitable, in general. Drop by to any home and you are invited to step in. Amid cordial chatters, tea is served. With tea comes the nibbles, mostlyzow, the crispy fries prepared from rice and very often, khabzeys, a homemade biscuit of sort. Talking about khabzeys, each time a special occasion draws closer, […]
Two big sporting events, the 50th Asian Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championship and the Tour of the Dragon will define September. This is probably the first time the country is hosting such a major bodybuilding competition as the Asian one, where more than 300 bodybuilders from various Asian nations will compete in several categories to […]
