In Bhutan paintings are executed to express devotion. So, one way or the other, representation in Bhutanese art is a dramatization of the struggle between good and evil. According to Bhutanese tradition, art has more to do with interpreting values rather than describing facts. An artist’s aim, by the symbolic...
Pray flags or Lungta (Pic Courtesy: Pema Gyamtsho) Prayer flags are an integral part of Bhutanese cultural heritage. Indeed, they are everywhere, alongside highways, on high mountain passes, in and around monasteries and dzongs, and the mighty peaks that look over the country. The Bhutanese believe that with each flutter,...
Mask Dance performed at Druk Wangyel Tshechu Bhutan is a land of magnificent mountains, thick-forested valleys and imposing dzongs. It’s a country where the landscape is dotted with blue poppies, snow leopards and innumerable banners of bright flapping prayer flags. Almost all throughout the 20th century, Bhutan was all but...
Picture Courtesy: John Claude White ( Punakha Dzong in the year 1914 ) The Kingdom of Bhutan opened its doors to tourists in the early 1970s. More than five decades later, Bhutan is still a luxurious attraction and hailed as one amongst the world’s best and last remaining authentic travel...
Bhutan is a dream destination for many travelers wanting to experience the kingdom’s rich culture, tradition and it’s pristine environment. Our wide range of itineraries is an overview of the packages available ranging from adventure to cultural, however, we are also able to cater to your specific needs and tailor...
