Travels in Kurtoe, Lhuentse Of the 20 dzongkhags that makes up present day Bhutan, my maternal ancestral village of Thuenpay in the far north-eastern corner of Lhuentse dzongkhag remains isolated and unknown. To sign off the year 2024 on an adventurous note, my husband Sangay and I decided to make a short trip there. This […]

CULTURE, THE LIFE FORCE OF BHUTAN This article is dedicated to the late, legendary Han Solo – a beautiful and incredibly special Bhutanese dog who loved his treats, hugs, adventures, living life to the fullest, and exploring the mountains of Bhutan. He brought such joy and happiness to all who knew him. He will be

Cordyceps, locally known as Yartsa Goenbub, which literally translates to ‘summer grass, winter worm’, is a rare species of parasitic fungus (mushroom) native to the high regions of the Himalayas in Bhutan, Nepal, Tibet and China. Known as a magic fungus for its numerous health benefits, Cordyceps is a high-value fungus, much in demand across

Buddhism is known the world over for its majestic sacred sites. Amongst the most famous are Lumbini in Nepal where Siddhartha Guatama, the Buddha, was born, and Bodh Gaya in India, where he gained enlightenment under what became known as the Bodhi tree. These sites reverberate with a mystical energy that is hard to describe,

Bhutan’s national development philosophy of Gross National Happiness places high premium on its rich biodiversity and pristine natural environment. With about 70% of its geographical area under forest cover and more than 50% of its total land area declared as protected areas, Bhutan is recognized worldwide for its abundant biodiversity. In fact, the whole country

Nothing beats the excitement of seeing the destination you are travelling to from the distance. That moment you understand that both the journey and the destination are intertwined.

The word Tashi Gomang means “Stupa of Multiple Auspicious Doors”. In the Buddhist world, a Tashi Gomang is the Third of the Eight Stupas representing the eight important facets of Lord Buddha Shakyamuni’s life. This stupa commemorates Lord Buddha’s first teaching at Deer Park in Sarnath (Varanasi), India. The Third Stupa of the Wheel of

Butterflies are not just some beautiful creatures or a delightful sight but they have a huge ecological value. They are also excellent indicators of environmental conditions. Experts say, when habitats are destroyed, butterflies are among the first species to disappear, often because their host plants disappear. The word ‘ecotourism’ was coined in the 1980s. Conservationists

“Those who seek us out are called here. Arriving as guests, you become our partners in this transformative moment and make a meaningful contribution towards preserving what is priceless.” This national brand is, a sort of, revolution – a dedication to what is priceless: our country, culture, nature and our future. Our youth. On September