Bhutan is positioned at the junction of major migration routes of many avian species of the north. Bhutan has been designated as a region of high bio-diversity and is known as the East Himalayan Hotspot. Bhutan bird watching holiday is a great favorite, combining some of the finest bird watching in the Himalayas with spectacular...Read More
Bhutan is one of the most spectacular wilderness on earth, the country is actually most famous for its exuberant religious festivals known as Tshechus. Festivals in Bhutan are known for their richness, vibrancy and happiness. The ancient expressions of Buddhist culture and legendary victories are re-enacted and celebrated around the country with such pomp and...Read More
The arts and crafts of Bhutan that represents the exclusive “spirit and identity of the Himalayan kingdom” is defined as the art of Zorig Chu sum. In Bhutan, the traditional arts are known as zorigchusum (zo = the ability to make; rig = science or craft; chusum = thirteen). These practices have been gradually developed...Read More
Life of People in Bhutan The name Bhutan is derived from a word that means the “borderland” of Bhot, or Tibet. The Bhutanese themselves call their country Druk-Yul or the “Land of the Thunder Dragon.” The ruling monarch of the country carries the title DrukGyalpo or “Dragon King. The estimated total population of Bhutan at...Read More
Only Carbon Negative Country In The World Carbon Dioxide is the leading greenhouse gas emission produced by humans, thus contributing most dramatically to worldwide climate change. Most countries produce far more carbon dioxide than they are able to absorb, unfortunately contributing to the amount of unwanted carbon that makes its way into the atmosphere. Bhutan,...Read More
National Flag of Bhutan The national flag of Bhutan was first designed in 1947 by MayumChoyingWangmoDorji and was modified later again in 1956 where flag is divided diagonally with a white dragon across the middle. The flag is divided diagonally where upper yellowhalf that touches the base symbolizes the secular tradition. It personifies His Majesty...Read More
The Kingdom of Bhutan (DrukGyalKhap) is a landlocked country in South Asia. Located in the Eastern Himalayas, it is bordered by Tibet Autonomous Region of China in the north, the Sikkim state of India and the Chumbi Valley of Tibet in the west, the Arunachal Pradesh state of India in the east, and the states...Read More
Dzongkha is the national language of Bhutan. The word dzongkha means “the language of the district”; kha is language, and dzong is “district”, literally meaning the language spoken in administrative centers Dzongs. Widely spoken in western region of the country, Dzongkha declared as state language in 1971. Bhutan in general is multi-lingual society with over...Read More
Bhutan’s historical period begins at about 747 A.D., when the revered religious leader Guru Padma Sambhava came from Tibet and introduced Buddhism to the country. Known also as Guru Rimpoche, this remarkable man almost as highly esteemed as Buddha himself in Bhutan is credited with various events. It is said that he flew to Bhutan...Read More
Indian, Bangladesh and Maldives nationals can obtain a permit at the point of entry on producing a valid passport with a minimum of 6 months validity (Indian nationals may also use their Voters Identity Card (VIC)). All other tourists must obtain a visa clearance prior traveling to Bhutan. Visa are processed through an online system by...Read More
