The small cone shaped clay castings often found in sacred openings are called tsa-tsas. These earthen offerings date back thousands of years with its origin in the Himalayan regions of Tibet, Bhutan and India. Picture Courtesy: lifepart2andbeyond.com The process of making them has been handed down through generations along with...
Acontinuous wave of foothills and valleys, the highland hamlets of Merak and Sakteng that lie in the far east of Bhutan opened up to tourism only in 2010. It is remote simply because it is a land apart in terms of geography, flora, fauna and local culture. Picture Courtesy: BBC...
The Bhutanese staple - red rice is rich in mineral content because it has been grown for generations in the same manner at high altitudes and irrigated with glacial water. The minerals from the water help retain its complex, rich, nutty and earthy flavor. Red rice has been the staple...
Just before winter sets in is the time when beautiful long green glossy chilies are in season in Bhutan. And it is cultivated all across the country. However, the best chilies come from the warmer climes of Punakha and Trashiyangtse in the east. Since chili is the main ingredient in...
Myths & Age-old Practices Apart from its pristine natural environment, Bhutan is also imbued with a uniquely spiritual landscape. To the Bhutanese, their land is alive with spirituality. Mountain tops, lakes, passes and river junctions are all home to spirits, some that need to be pacified and placated. Go on...
