Your travel guide in Bhutan

30/05/2023

21/02/2023

On this most auspicious of days, we join the people of Bhutan in offering our heartfelt wishes to our beloved Druk Gyalpo, along with our collective prayers for His Majesty’s eternal wellbeing.

We also wish Losar Tashi Delek to all Bhutanese for a happy and prosperous year of the Rabbit.

Digital Art: Our Druk Gyalpo, by Chimi R Namgyal

23/10/2022

18/10/2022

The exquisitely themed Jomolhari festival takes forward the idea of ‘For Us, By Us’. The festival takes place at the base of Mt. Jomolhari (7,326m) where the local people of Lingzhi, Seo and Tshento display their native food, sports and culture. It is particularly to celebrate the harmonious coexistence between the highlanders and snow-leopard – dubbed ‘the ghost of the high mountains’. It creates awareness and encourages support among locals for conservation of snow leopard.

18/10/2022

Museums are full of stories – stories about history, culture, people and places. Visiting museums, especially historical museums, helps us uncover the complexities of our histories, expand our perspective, and deepen our understanding of the past. At the Ogyen Choling palace and museum in Bumthang you will find one of the country’s largest collections of artifacts and exhibits including ancient Bhutanese art, textile, arms and armor, masks, musical instruments, tools, household items and more. Originally built in the 19th century, the palace was reconstructed in 1898 after an earthquake destroyed the previous manor. Today, it is a lovingly preserved museum showcasing the lifestyle of aristocrats in ancient Bhutan. If you go to Bumthang, a visit to the Ogyen Choling palace and museum is a worthwhile trip.

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Ogyen Choling Museum