Bhutan Responsible Travel

27/12/2013

Bhutan Responsible Travel's cover photo

18/10/2013

Prayer flags!

13/10/2013

DASSAIN!

Dassian, a public holiday taking place this year on October 14th, is a celebration of victory of good over evil.

This festival is known for emphasis on family gatherings, as well as on a renewal of community ties. People return from all parts of the world, as well as different parts of the country, to celebrate this festival together.

During this holiday, houses are cleaned, gifts are exchanged, and families join to feast and celebrate.

Dassian has its own stories, importance and significance.

Dassian reminds us every year that the evil may be strong for a time; but truth and good will always prevail over it.
Happy Dassain!!!

20/09/2013

Memorial hike to Tiger's Nest- Taktsang!

25/08/2013

Typical babysitting!

10/08/2013

DRUKPA Photography

Best of Bhutan by the very own Bhutanese! Great work! Keep going DRUKPA Photography!

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10/08/2013

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06/08/2013

Korila Pass (on the way to Tashigang from Monggar)!

12/07/2013

DRUP TSHE ZHI!
As the Nation observes Drup Tshe Zhi – the First Sermon of Lord Buddha- today, thousands of people visited Lhakhangs to offer prayers, today. Government offices and institutions also remained closed.
The fourth day of the six month is considered one of the most auspicious days in the Bhutanese calendar. It is believed that on this day, after achieving enlightenment, the Buddha gave his first sermon at the deer park in Sarnath, near modern day Varanasi, in India. It was on this day that Lord Buddha is believed to have given his first teaching on the four noble truths to his five disciples.

02/07/2013

Rigsum Goenpa is one of the oldest and the most sacred monuments in eastern Bhutan. It is located more than four hours walk from Boomdeling in Trashi Yangtse. It is more than 300 years old. And to this day, the monks in the goenpa have been living without electricity. The monument will be electrified this month.
Rigsum Goenpa was reconstructed at the cost of over Nu 15 Million in 2004. Founded in the 18th century by Lam Tshering Gyamtsho, the Goenpa is the summer residence of the monks of Chorten Kora in Trashi Yangtse.

02/07/2013

The price of domestic LPG and kerosene will increase to more than double the current price from tomorrow.
A cylinder will now cost Nu 1,196 from Nu 504 in the capital. The LPG prices will be increased by Nu 612 to Nu 693 in different parts of the Country.
The price per litre for kerosene is increased by Nu 40.30 to Nu 41.73 . In Thimphu, a litre of kerosene will now cost Nu 55.22.
According to the press release from the Department of Trade, the increase in prices is due to the withdrawal of subsidy by the Government of India.
Location
New Price (LPG)
New Price (Kerosene)
Phuentsholing Nu 1,145 Nu 55.22
Thimphu Nu 1,196 Nu 56.95
S/Jongkhar Nu 1,070 Nu 54.99
Gelephu Nu 1,109 Nu 54.84
Bumthang Nu 1,203 Nu 57.68
Trashigang Nu 1,124 Nu 56.67

11/06/2013

Window to Woven Dream!
To celebrate the inauguration of the RTA, a fashion show “Window to Woven Dreams” was held at the academy’s plaza on June 6. Six local designers and popular Indian designers like Rajesh Pratap Singh and Ritu Kumar came together to showcase their collections, which were all based on Bhutanese design materials and fabrics.

A total of 10 models from India and 23 Bhutanese models walked the ramp. In their effort to promote and preserve the textile arts, the RTA encourages fashion designers to create clothing using Bhutanese textiles, motifs or inspiration from local weaves. Such fashion presentations also provide the designers a platform to showcase their talent and an opportunity to young aspiring models

31/05/2013

Results of the Primary Round election as of 31/05/13!

DRUK CHIRWANG TSHOGPA : 12456
DRUK NYAMRUP TSHOGPA : 35955
DRUK PUENSUM TSHOGPA : 93547
PEOPLES DEMOCRATIC PARTY : 68546,

Seems the old story will go on?

18/04/2013

PHLLIC SYMBOL!
In Bhutan, the phallus is an integral part of ceremonies observed by communities, commonly used to ward off evil spirits. It comes in different shapes and sizes, carved in wood, metal, stone and cloth. It is painted on walls and hung from the eaves of houses and displayed in various forms during some traditional ceremonies. In the construction of traditional Bhutanese houses, four phalluses are placed on the four eaves of the house facing the four directions and one inside the house. These phalluses also have a dagger (Raydi) each tied to them, which are painted in five different colours.

13/04/2013

09/04/2013

National Council Election!
With limited time period for the National Council Election, candidates are gearing up for the day. With continuous live debate on our National Channel BBS, we get to see and hear various ideology and promises!

It seems that its a battle between the Experiences, the Senior Citizen and the young and fresh faces!
Going by their speech, some say, "we gained lots experience from the past 5 years tenure as a Councillor", that's from the former Councillor. Well, the younger and freshers say, "Don't think we are young and lack experience, when one have the responsibilities, experiences come naturally, so don't neglect the young candidates".

Whatever may be their saying, the people got lots choices to choose among them, be it Experienced or the New Comer!

One thing the public have to keep in mind is their precious VOTE. Never do we get to vote frequently, their one vote counts a lot. Keeping in mind our ONE VOTE will count for the next significant 5 years, so urge the people to make it a point that they never let the Election day pass Un-VOTE!

All the best CANDIDATES!

09/04/2013

RESPONSIBLE!

Our honourable Tourism Minister Saurabh Patel showing his interest to promote Responsible Tousrism in Gujarat while visiting our stall in Gujarat Travel Mart :)

07/04/2013

22/03/2013

22/03/2013

The Jewel of Bhutanese!

14/03/2013

General Election for the second parliament!

Usually at this time, people are busy rushing form door to door, offices to offices and when i write this i don't mean all the citizens. People who wants to book a seat in the parliament, our future Hon'ble MPs, the Law Makers are the ones who are really busy...!!!

May be this is the most heart stoking moment for them and the most important decision making votes for the people. Matter not what promises they make, voters should be well educated by now to make the right choice as the Law Maker.

Hoping for the best result. Good luck CANDIDATES!

25/02/2013

Tourism Council of Bhutan

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21/12/2012

What happened folks! 21/12/12.....?

21/12/2012

Janine Johnston Art & Illustration

Great Work From Janine!

Freelance illustrator and painter.

20/12/2012

Pel Dechog Khorlo Dompai Wang-----

Thank you and KAdrin chey........the great Master---Je Khenpo of Bhutan!

20/12/2012

PEL DECHOG KHORLO DOMPAI WANG!

Starting today, presided over by His Holiness the Je Khenpo, over ten thousand or more people will gather in the wang ceremony ground in Punakha.

Wang (Blessing) of this kind are rare and sacred to People, specially who have believe in Buddhism.

Lucky are we, the Bhutanese to have such a great great master.
Wang ceremony will go on for more than a month..........................so keep connected................!

04/12/2012

SUNDAY- pEDESTRIAN dAY!

December 2nd was the first Pedestrian day observed after the government declared "first Sunday of every month" the pedestrian day.
Walking in the street of Thimphu, seems quite unusual, where vehicles are prohibited to ply. People from different walks of life filled the streets. May be they think,"It's my day for walk".

Sorry i am not able to upload any of the photo that i have witnessed on this day. May be in my next post you can have scenery glance of the Sunday's Pedestrian Day!

04/12/2012

Winter in Bhutan!
Early morning smoke from the Chimney, rising from the roof top is a sign of cold winter in Thimphu.

17/11/2012

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17/11/2012

Ferocious FACE..!
Once in a year, the people belonging from a same locality gather together, dressed in their best dresses. The dresses vary from color, the quality...depending on the family budget. Some BRIGHT, some DARK...and yes with some dresses torn.

Well, you might be thinking of a fashion show...? If so, then you are wrong. I am talking of Bhutanese People-from the land of PELDEN DRUKPA!
It's their annual Festival---locally known as TSHECHU! The photo is just a start....

17/11/2012

Architectural Bhutan..!

Bhutan, at the first sight is, its Architect and the Environment. Bhutan through decades have developed way fast, but it still has not changed its adoptation of culture and tradition. Architect is one of the backbone for Bhutan-Hapiness is a place, survival!