Bhutan, Kingdom in the Himalayas

09/11/2019

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23/07/2019

Despite severe population declines elsewhere, the golden mahseer is flourishing—thanks to the king’s protection.

07/05/2019

06/05/2019

As Bhutan modernises, fewer people are going up into the mountains but this means reports of yeti sightings are becoming rarer.

03/05/2019

18/04/2019

Gongsa Ugyen Wangchuck then the 12th Trongsa Penlop arrives in chumbi, Tibet in 1903 joining the Younghusband expedition as a mediator between Britain andTibet (1903-1904).
Photograph by: G.I Davys

13/04/2019

26/03/2019

Not happy with his former job, 38-year-old Christopher Boyce, a researcher from Scotland quit his jo

20/03/2019

During the 14th Round Table Meeting hosted by the Royal Government of Bhutan held from 12th-14th March 2019 at Thimphu Bhutan, a Panel discussion on GNH was ...

11/03/2019

Bhutan is presented Green Destinations Gold Award by the ITB Berlin in Germany recently. The award is in recognition of Bhutan's consistent effort in preserving its rich culture and traditions, environment and social well-being among others.

08/02/2019

A place in Bhutan That I have not set my foot on, Even the size of a horse-hoe Or sesame is not there! Just by traveling there, One would find the path to liberation. My followers, who practice the dharma,Flee to the southern gorges— The hidden sacred land! Find a retreat place, At the southern ga...

03/01/2019

YESTERDAY | Were released yesterday the dates of the Enthronement Ceremonies of King Maha Vajiralongkorn of Thailand. The events will be on May 4-6:
May 4: the coronation ceremony, audiences and a ritual marking the King taking up residence at the Grand Palace;
May 5: a ceremony marking the inscription of the King's name on a golden tablet, the bestow of new royal titles upon members of the Royal Family and a procession;
May 6: an appearence on the balcony of Grand Palace and audiences for the Diplomatic Corp.
There are no informations about the presence of foreign Royal Houses on the events.

More: https://www.bangkokpost.com/news/general/1603906/kings-coronation-date-set-for-may-4

16/12/2018

The 111th National Day Celebrations from Samtse will be aired live tomorrow on BBS-CH1 and BBS-CH2 beginning at 8:15 am. Online viewers can view the programm...

08/12/2018

For the past decade, I was a digital journalist and editor at a large media company in Singapore. Now, I'm based in Thimphu. And this blog documents life in Bhutan - through the eyes of a foreigner....

04/12/2018

Japan’s Ambassador to Bhutan, Kenji Hiramatsu who is in the country spoke to Kuensel’s chief reporte

08/11/2018

Two adult and one juvenile black-necked cranes were spotted at Nimlung in Tang Gewog of Bumthang yesterday.

01/11/2018

27/08/2018

The Tourism Council of Bhutan (TCB) says it is trying to trace the person or people behind the fake announcement calling off Thimphu Dromche and Tshechu.

31/07/2018

08/06/2018

BHUTAN
To celebrate the World Environment Day, Queen Jetsun Pema attended the inauguration of a waste recovery centre in Thimphu Ngabiphu. Days ago.

04/05/2018

Directed by Benjamin Clark.

18/12/2017

His Majesty The King and the Royal Family celebrated the 110th National Day with the people of Haa.

08/08/2017

30/06/2017

Staying in Wangduephodrang Dzongkhag...then you have to choose our service...Do visit and make your pre booking at our Hotel Kinten for fooding and lodging in Wangdue Phodrang. Hotel kinten address for booking is [email protected]. mobile no. 17471337/77610613/77610612/17471336 o 02481121

10/06/2017

For the first time ever, a Korean Food festival was held in Thimphu. The two-day festival, which ended today, was a part of the events to mark 30 years of diplomatic relationship between Bhutan and Korea.