Bhutan Karmic Expedition's

09/09/2023

🙏🙏🙏 we have a new princess

Announcement

9th September 2023: We are honoured to share the wonderful news that a healthy baby girl has been born to Their Majesties, The Druk Gyalpo and Gyaltsuen today, coinciding with the 25th day of the 7th month of the Female Water Rabbit Year, in Lingkana Palace, Thimphu.

Both Her Majesty and the Royal baby are doing well.

The new-born Princess is the third child and first daughter of Their Majesties.

Their Majesties extend their heartfelt gratitude to the medical team of dedicated doctors and nurses, the Zhung Dratshang for all the prayers conducted and to everyone for their well wishes.

His Majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck

15/04/2023

28/02/2023

Snowfall in Laya. The highland communities are among the most resilient peoples, the guardians of our pristine highlands and mountains. They have many lessons to teach us, from their unique cultures and traditions to the sustainable and perseverant way of life.
📸 Bassem Nimah

19/02/2023

Amid the refreshing landscapes and natural beauty, sacred sites and pilgrimage routes fill the mountains of Bhutan, offering a reconnection with nature and self. Bhutan is an emerging destination among nature lovers, adventurists, culture fans and those who seek the untrodden path.
📸 Rinchen

19/02/2023

Prayer flags are a ubiquitous sight in Bhutan. In every part of the country, you will see many sacred monasteries and stupas, old and new, and prayer flags flapping in the wind, on hillsides, bridges, trees, mountains and passes. Prayer flags are a physical manifestation of the strong religious faith of Bhutanese people and reflect the country’s culture that has its roots in Buddhism. Prayer flags are created from block-printed fabric using age-old printing methods. The mantras inscribed on them are believed to be carried away by the wind to deliver compassion to anyone the wind touches. The sight and sound of a flapping prayer flag often invokes a sense of spirituality and safety.
📸 Marcus Westberg

19/02/2023

“Japan, Australia, Vietnam, Bhutan and Greece are among the destinations that should be on your to-go list for 2023.”

Vietnam is an underrated budget gem while Bhutan is made for luxury travel. Read more at straitstimes.com.

19/02/2023

Gasa Dzong, also commonly known as the Tashi Thongmon Dzong holds historic significance to the people of Gasa as it is said to have served as a defending barrack in the 17th century. Gasa Dzong is uniquely circular in shape with three watch towers placed at strategic points. The beauty of the Dzong is heightened during clear days in winter with the backdrop of starkly beautiful snow mountains.

📸 Nimah

19/02/2023

Atop a hill in Takila, Lhuentse is the colossal bronze statue of Guru Nangsa Zelnen, surrounded by eight big and 108 small chortens (stupas). The surrounding buildings not only serve as a sacred institution of learning for monks and nuns but also as home for the elderly. The route there is beautiful, weaving around terraced paddy fields and traditional houses as it climbs towards the statue. Offering panoramic views of the valley below, the statue itself is majestic and has been built to bring peace and harmony within the country and around the world.

19/02/2023

Mask dances are a good way to learn about Bhutan’s incredible and storied cultural heritage. Masked dances in Bhutan date back hundreds of years and are mostly performed by monks. Mask dances are usually performed in reverence of important religious figures in the country’s history.

19/02/2023

Food is a big part of travel. Food is one thing that brings people together. Not only are our senses heightened when we interact with food, but we also learn about the community’s culture, history and its real flavour through their food, so food intensifies our memories of visiting a place. Although in recent times, there is a growing interest in combining international cooking techniques and local ingredients to create brand new contemporary dishes with distinct Bhutanese flavour, chilli and cheese continue to be important ingredients in Bhutanese cuisine. In autumn months, the roofs and windows of Bhutanese houses will be seen painted red with fiery red chillies set out to dry for the winter months when fresh chillies are out of season.
📸 Marcus Westberg

04/10/2022

Trongsa Dzong, also known as Chhoekhor Raptentse Dzong – Choetse Dzong in short – is one of the largest and most spectacular dzongs strategically placed in the middle of the nation connecting the West with the East of Bhutan. First established in 1543, the fortress is renowned for its intricate construction. Located overlooking Mangdechhu River, Trongsa Dzong was once the seat of power for the Wangchuck dynasty before official monarchy. Trongsa Dzong is a prime example of traditional Bhutanese architecture. It has a maze of corridors and many temples within the structure.

📸 Bassem Nimah