Keys To Bhutan

13/10/2024

Happy 13th Royal Wedding Anniversary to Their Majesties! Long live Their Majesties!

14/09/2024

The Thimphu Tsechu is an important annual festival held in Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan. It commemorates the deeds of Guru Rinpoche, a key spiritual figure in Bhutanese Buddhism, who is believed to have performed miracles in the region. The festival is famous for its elaborate mask dances, which are performed to invoke deities, ward off evil, and bless the audience. Beyond its religious significance, the festival serves as a social occasion where people gather in traditional attire to celebrate and connect with one another. It attracts both locals and tourists, offering a unique glimpse into Bhutanese culture and spirituality.

09/09/2024

Happy 1st birthday to Royal Highness Gyalsem Sonam Yangden Wangchuck ❤️

26/08/2024

23 August, 2024— His Majesty The King, His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo, and Members of the Royal Family graced the inauguration of Changyul Park in Thimphu. The event marks the completion of an 18-month project aimed at enhancing urban green spaces and promoting sustainable development within the capital city.

14/06/2024

A New BIG Journey for a SMALL Bhutan 🙏🏻

Bhutan, a kingdom hidden away in the Himalayas, told the world once Gross National Happiness counts as much as GDP. Now, it has a new vision to take the coun...

20/05/2024

CONGRATULATION ON CONQUERING THE ROOF OF THE WORLD
Royal Bhutan Army, Lieutenant Jigme Pelden Dorji becomes the first Bhutanese to summit Mount Everest, the tallest mountain in the world. The 24-year-old marked the historic moment at 9:30 AM Nepal Standard Time this morning.
“Standing on the top of Everest fills me with immense pride as a Bhutanese. This climb is a tribute to my country, our monarch, and our enduring spirit of exploration,” Jigme shared after his successfull summit.
According to sources, Jigme is safe as of now and is descending towards Camp II. If everything goes according to the plan, Jigme is expected to reach the base camp tomorrow.
Keys to Bhutan is pleased to see its name listed on his placard as a proud supporter for his noble cause and we wish him all the success and happiness 🙏🏻

24/03/2024

Highlights of His Excellency Shri Narendra Modi’s visit

24/03/2024

Indian Prime Minister, His Excellency Shri Narendra Modi is on a 2-day State Visit to Bhutan, this is his third visit as Prime Minister of India. He was accorded a warm welcome, a reflection of the deep bonds of friendship that Bhutan and India share. His Majesty The King presented the Order of Druk Gyalpo (Ngadag Pelgi Khorlo), Bhutan’s highest award, to the Prime Minister modi, in a special ceremony at Tendelthang today. His Majesty conferred the award as a mark of deep appreciation from the people of Bhutan for his leadership and personal efforts towards strengthening the exceptional relations between Bhutan and India. May Bhutan and India friendship be an exemplary…

10/03/2024

His Majesty The King granted an Audience to Her Imperial Highness Princess Akiko of Mikasa, Japan, at the Tashichhodzong today.
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18/02/2024

𝗗𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝗵𝘂𝘁𝗮𝗻’𝘀 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗴𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁 in 𝗢𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗿𝘀

From the Himalayan glaciers to the glam and glitz of Hollywood, the story of Bhutan’s lone glaciologist has reached the grandest stage of the Oscars. A documentary, ‘Bhutan Mountain Man: Video dairies from a lone glaciologist’ has qualified for the 2025 edition of the Oscars. This is the first Bhutanese documentary to qualify for the Academy Awards. Don’t forget to watch it.
https://www.bbs.bt/news/?p=199204. 🇧🇹

01/01/2024

Wishing everyone, a very happy and prosperous New Year, 2024. Thank you 2023 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

23/12/2023

The Gelephu Mindfulness City. His Majesty The King graced the Salhang Tendrel, ground breaking ceremony for the Gelephu International Airport today. The ceremony was presided over by His Holiness the Je Khenpo.

The salhang tendrel ceremony is of great importance before commencing any construction, reflecting the deeply held respect for land in Bhutanese culture. The ceremony is held to honour the land deity believed to protect the land, and seek her permission to use the land, as well as receive her blessings and continued protection for all future work and inhabitants of that place.

Simultaneously, Salhang tendrel ceremonies were held at 10 other sites across the future Gelephu Mindfulness City.

19/12/2023

The nation celebrates 116th National Day


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29/11/2023

Sir Richard Branson makes ‘magical’ trip to Bhutan on STRIVE challenge from hikes to sacred sites and through ancient trails to treks across mountain ridges, rafting down rapid rivers, cycling through villages and meeting inspiring people along the way.
The STRIVE Challenge recently made its memorable journey to the heart of the Himalayas in Bhutan! Every stride helped to raise awareness and crucial funds to transform education systems around the world, so that every young person is set up to thrive in life, not just in exams 👌🏿
The Strive Challenge takes place every year to raise funds for Big Change and brainstorms ways to achieve education transformation…

17/11/2023

Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen, and Their Royal Highnesses Gyalsey Jigme Namgyel and Gyalsey Ugyen Wangchuck celebrated Dassain with the people of the Hindu community. Dassain is the most important festival for the Hindu population in Bhutan.

“Dassain tika carries the blessings of wisdom and protection. May the nation be blessed🙏🏻

24/10/2023

𝗥𝗼𝘆𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝗿𝗮𝘄𝘀 𝗵𝘂𝗴𝗲 𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗱
His Majesty the King and His Royal Highness the Gyalsey graced the sixth annual Royal Highland Festival in Laya, which witnessed a huge crowd from across the country.
The Royal Highland Festival is an annual event showcasing the unique cultural heritage of the people of the highlands of Bhutan. Highland communities from across Bhutan participate in the festival, which is attended by both domestic and international visitors.

30/09/2023

Thimphu festival, is the most popular and attracts the biggest crowd in the country. It’s a happening and must to attend, the festival continues with other activities in the city🎤🎺

31/08/2023

A movie to watch 👌🏿

07/05/2023

His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen attended the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III and Queen Camilla of the United Kingdom, in London.
Bhutan and the United Kingdom share exceptionally warm relations, going back to the time of the First Druk Gyalpo, His Majesty King Ugyen Wangchuck.

28/04/2023

Paro Tshechu, is one of the most popular festivals, which usually takes place around mid April. Locals from around the valley come in their best and colorful attire. The festival ends with the unfolding of huge Throndel.

09/04/2023

The perfect show for a carbon negative country.

On our last voyage, we took the Mercedes-Benz EQB 300 4Matic+ to the Kingdom of Bhutan. The Mercedes-Benz EQB became the first luxury electric SUV to chart the roads of this part of the world, and we even embarked on the highest motorable road in Bhutan to reach Chelela Pass.

Bhutan is rated as a carbon negative country and known for its happiness quotient.

08/03/2023

Punakha Tshechu, is one of the first festivals in the calendar year, which usually takes place around mid Feb to early March. Punakha festival is known for the Pazaps show, the great warriors✌🏼

06/03/2023

The riverside resort in Thimphu, fully managed by locals👌🏿

14/02/2023

The nation celebrates the 21st foundation day of the De-Suung, the Guardians of Peace