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...
His Majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck is the fifth king of Bhutan. Known for his humble personality, his approachability and his popularity, he is lovingly called the People’s King. Source: Royal Central Very few people know that His Majesty was born in Kathmandu, Nepal. He was born on February...
Known as chyem in Dzongkha, rosaries or prayer beads are an integral part of Bhutanese culture and a common religious artifact in the country. Bhutanese spend large amounts of money to acquire good rosaries while some are passed down as family heirloom. Rosaries used by religious and spiritual masters are...
Set against a backdrop of the Black Mountains, Phobjikha is unlike any other place in Bhutan. It is a mesmerizing hidden bowl-shaped glacial valley of vast expanses of green fields. Once there, your first view will be of the Gangtey Monastery perched slightly higher, as if floating in the clouds...
