Perceptive, worldly-wise and brutally blunt, chef, gardener and forager Bleu Dorji sure does have a knack for dish- ing out amazing food from simple, local ingredients. Bleu Dorji refuses, as far as food is concerned, to conform to the usual fare. She never has. Not as an apprentice working for...
With a population of less than 200, the White-bellied Heron is among the 50 rarest birds in the world. They are also referred to as the gentle giants because of their mild nature. Bhutan shelters a little over 30 white-bellied herons. The Imperial Asian herons were once found across the...
If you fancy playing golf on top of the world then you must certainly include in your holiday itinerary a visit to the Royal Thimphu Golf Course. At a height of 2,400 meters above sea level, the scenic but tricky nine-hole golf course lets you rent clubs, balls and gloves...
There are numerous reasons why you should visit Bhutan. And one of them is because of the spectacular glimpses of the world’s tallest mountain peaks that you can witness during your flight in and out of the country. The flights to and from Paro International airport offer guests’ the opportunity...
Female voices fervently reciting prayers resound in the air as you approach the Thektshog Kunzangcholing nunnery in Radhi, located at a clearing amidst peaceful natural surroundings, far away from the noise and hullabaloo of town life. The main lhakhang from where the chants are emerging is a white building trimmed...
