Original Bhutan

31/12/2024

Happy New Year! May the year bring 2025 bring you all the joys!

23/12/2024

A courtyard of a fort in eastern Bhutan

18/12/2024

Here are six destinations writer Zinara Rathnayake recommends for women traveling solo in Asia, as well as two at the top of her bucket list.

17/12/2024

On this National Day of Bhutan, His Majesty the King conferred Druk Thugsey Medal - the “Heart Son of the Dragon Kingdom” National Award (for institution) to the Bhutanese Tourism Industry. We remain humbled and honored by this Royal and Noble recognition; on such a day of honor, we would like to also give shout out to our partners and friends abroad who have been invaluable in developing our industry. We are grateful

17/12/2024

Breaking: His Majesty the King confers the national award of Druk Thugsey “Heart Son of Dragon” to the Bhutanese Tourism Industry” The highest honor and acknowledgment for the Bhutanese Tourism
industry 🙏🙏🙏….we remain grateful

17/12/2024

His Majesty the King confers the national award of “Heart Son of Dragon” to the Bhutanese Tourism Industry” The highest honor and acknowledgment for the Bhutanese Tourism
industry 🙏🙏🙏….we remain grateful

17/12/2024

Celebrating the National Day of Bhutan with reaffirmation of our pledge to serve His Majesty the King, people and the land of Bhutan. Since this day when Wangchuck dynasty took charge in 1907, this land and all the beings in it have seen unprecedented peace and prosperity.

13/12/2024

Honoring our guardians, whether Indomitable monarchs or the powerful deities

04/12/2024

Ed Sheeran will be in Bhutan in January 2025 (post courtesy: CNN CNN International CNN Travel

He has won multiple Grammys and racked up nine Billboard Top 10 Hits, but musician Ed Sheeran will soon add another trophy to his collection – becoming the first-ever Western artist to perform a concert in Bhutan.

03/12/2024

His Majesty the King graced one of the four passing out parades of the very first graduates of National Service, called “Gyalsung” in Bhutan. Envisioned and announced by His Majesty in 2019, it requires Bhutanese youth attaining 18 years of age or upon completion of high school, to undergo integrated training. Today was successful realization of His Majesty’s vision in ensuring security and sustained nation building of Bhutan - our beloved Drukyul

May His Majesty’s every wish meet with success!

Pictures Courtesy: Royal Media

07/11/2024

We are excited to get our Travelife Partner award renewed. We are encouraged to continue on the path of sustainability to take it to the next level. We hope to show our gratitude to Mother Earth in every step we take. Original Bhutan Travelife Partner!

01/11/2024

Celebrating the Coronation Day with gratitude and prayers for success of all endeavors from the Golden Throne.

30/10/2024

30 October 2024: Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen graced the consecration ceremony of the Wangduechhoeling Palace Museum and Cultural Center today. Their Majesties the Gyalyums, Members of the Royal Family, the Prime Minister, senior officials, and dignitaries attended the ceremony, which was presided over by the Venerable Dorji Lopen.

The decade-long project to restore the historic Wangduechhoeling Palace and establish the Museum and Cultural Center began in 2012 under the guidance of Her Majesty Gyalyum Tseyring Pem Wangchuck. Led by the Bhutan Foundation, the project was implemented in collaboration with the Department of Culture and Dzongkha Development, Ministry of Home Affairs. The ambitious effort included contributions from international conservation experts, who worked alongside Bhutanese artisans to enhance local expertise in heritage conservation.

Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen thanked friends of Bhutan who contributed numerous Bhutanese artifacts from private collections abroad for the Museum’s collection. The extensive restoration project received support from international donors, the US Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation, and the Royal Government of Bhutan.

Under a Royal Kasho granted by His Majesty The King on April 25, 2024, the Wangduecholing Palace Museum and Cultural Centre will operate under the patronage of Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen and a Board of Directors. Envisioned as a dynamic cultural institution, the Museum will host educational programs, research initiatives, and exhibitions that celebrate Bhutanese history as a living tradition. By engaging both local and international audiences, it aims to deepen appreciation for Bhutan’s rich heritage.

The Wangduechhoeling Palace Museum and Cultural Centre is scheduled to open to the public in 2025. (Text & Pictures: Royal Media)

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29/10/2024

Airlines in the United States are now required to give passengers cash refunds if their flight is significantly delayed or canceled, even if that person does not explicitly ask for a refund.

23/10/2024

Two pups are treated to a ride along Lake Louise's waters in Banff National Park, Canada—we can't think of a better outing to celebrate 🐶🐶

22/10/2024

We are proud to join the and encourage in the use of plastics, supporting procurement practices that consider the plastic footprint of products and services and encourage in the use of plastics

09/10/2024

Is that a ship in the mountains? The majestic fortress of Punakha, Bhutan - the Punthang Dechen Phodrang, protected by two rivers at three sides.