It was as though a rainbow had arched over the country. There were colours all across, bright and shiny. The atmosphere was that of happiness and triumph. Music resonated across the valley amid rhythmical chirps from birds and insects. That was six years ago when our King married the Queen. Excitement had built way before […]
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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.
In a distance, men revelling amid shouts and cheers fill the air. A traditional song follows that culminates to more shouts and cheers. One can easily tell there is an archery match happening in the neighbourhood. Those passing by pause for a while to see if the arrow sent off from one end makes anywhere […]
Mythical dragons and snow lions would take on regulars like the monkeys, tigers, snakes, even dogs to a whirling dance competition. Amid performing creatures come clowns that bring a mix of jocular welcome distraction. Gods and deities send the solemn whiff. Humans, who form the square boundaries on a courtyard of a fortress, or a […]
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