Druk Duejung Adventures

23/10/2023

Punakha Dzong
                           

13/10/2023

Bhutanese people generally enjoy homemade meals and take great pleasure in serving delicious meals to their guests. When you visit Bhutan, be sure to try some of the simple Bhutanese dishes that you can find in many restaurants, homestays, and even in remote village kitchens.

14/04/2022

Annual Paro Tsechu

One of the most revered and important events is the Paro Tsechu (11th to 15th day of the 2nd month of the Bhutanese calendar every year). The Tshechu begins (10th day of the 2nd month of the Bhutanese calendar) and ends (16th day of the 2nd month of the Bhutanese calendar) from Dzongdrakha monastery above Bondey. Paro Tshechu is also one of the most popular festivals in the country.

12/04/2022

The Paro Tsechu is known far and wide for its sacredness. It is one of the most popular events for the Parops and a source of major attraction for both locals and foreigners alike.

02/04/2022

A group of 32 international tourists arrived in the country. This is the largest group of tourists after the country closed its doors to international tourists in March 2020.

The group is visiting Bhutan for retreat and meditation.

14/02/2022

First snowfall in punakha
Punakha fortress
                         

14/02/2022

Snow falling soundlessly in the middle of the night will always fill my heart with sweet clarity.

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winter

11/02/2022

12/10/2021

On the most joyous and auspicious occasion of the 10th Anniversary of the Royal Wedding on the 13th of October 2021.

We would like to offer our sincere prayers for good health and happiness for our beloved Druk Gyalpo and Gyaltsuen.

11/09/2021

31/08/2021

30/04/2021

Pungthang Dewa chhenbi Phodrang (meaning "the palace of great happiness or bliss"[1][2]), is the administrative centre of Punakha District in Punakha, Bhutan. Constructed by Ngawang Namgyal, 1st Zhabdrung Rinpoche, in 1637–38,[1][3] it is the second oldest and second-largest dzong in Bhutan and one of its most majestic structures

21/04/2021

This year 2021 marks the silver jubilee anniversary of the His Holiness the 70th Je Khenpo’s enthronement. In 1996, the His Holiness Trulku Jigme Choeda was appointed as the 70th Jekhenpo, the Chief Abbot of the Central Monastic Body of Bhutan, at the age of 40. His Holiness made history as the youngest to ascend to the throne of Je Khenpo.

21/02/2021

'Happy Birthday your Majesty'

01/01/2021

Hello January 20121

23/11/2020

The Gangtey Valley, also called Probjikha Valley is one of the most beautiful destinations in Bhutan. ... Set close to the centre of Bhutan, Gangtey is in a remarkably attractive glacial valley called Phobjikha. The region boasts various nature trails as well as a Crane Information Centre to educate visitors.

08/11/2020

28/10/2020

Rinpung Dzong is a large dzong - Buddhist monastery and fortress - of the Drukpa Lineage of the Kagyu school in Paro District, Bhutan. It houses the district Monastic Body and government administrative offices of Paro Dzongkhag.

21/10/2020

clown

01/10/2020

1 October 2020:

His Majesty The King and His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo are both on Royal Tours to different parts of southern Bhutan, to encourage the people and motivate them to remain resilient, as we continue to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.

His Majesty The King arrived in Jomotshangkha from Samdrup Jongkhar, and will be staying here today. His Majesty met with frontline workers, COVID-19 task force members, and students along the way during the tour. His Majesty is accompanied by His Royal Highness the Gyaltshab, the Prime Minister, and Chairperson of the National Council.

His Majesty the Fourth Gyalpo visited Tsirang and Gelephu, as part of a special Royal Tour. His Majesty is accompanied by His Royal Highness Prince Jigyel Ugyen Wangchuck.

His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo expressed appreciation to the frontline workers for their hard work so far. His Majesty granted Audiences to DeSuups, armed forces personnel, COVID-19 Task force, and students of Gelephu High School earlier this week. While in Gelephu, His Majesty also visited the Gelephu town, hospital, the identified Mini Dry Port, and the Gyalsung Training Centre site in Tareythang. In Tsirang, His Majesty visited the hospital and town.

His Majesty The King and His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo are both deeply concerned about the impact of COVID-19 on the people, especially those at high-risk areas.

26/09/2020

Pictures from the first day of Thimphu Tsechu, 2020

20/09/2020

Autumn isn’t faraway 🍂❤️

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08/09/2020

Rinpung Dzong is a large dzong - Buddhist monastery and fortress - of the Drukpa Lineage of the Kagyu school in Paro District, Bhutan. It houses the district Monastic Body and government administrative offices of Paro Dzongkhag. It is listed as a tentative site in Bhutan's Tentative List for UNESCO inclusion.

08/09/2020

'Palace of Bliss,' the Dechen Phodrang Monastery is situated high up among the clouds, north of the Thimphu city. Built in the 12th century, it is one of the original dzongs of Bhutan and currently serves as a Monastic School where over four hundred monks are enrolled.