Bhutan may be best known for its mountains, monasteries and fortresses but it is also home to some of the world’s finest jungles. A case in point is the Royal Manas National Park. Snow Leopard Deemed as a safe sanctuary for several rare and endangered species, the park is also...
Throughout the world the raven is seen as a symbol of power, wisdom and intelligence. And so it is in Bhutan, too. Here, the bird is indeed special as it is not just the national bird of the country but it is portrayed as well on the royal crown. The...
Ever since Bhutan emerged from its self-imposed isolation and opened its doors to guests in the 1970s, the country has acquired a mythical status as the last Shangri-La. And, to add to that mystique, is the country’s developmental philosophy of Gross National Happiness or GNH that has garnered a lot...
Over the course of its history, Bhutan has been known by many names such as The Land of Medicinal Herbs and The Land of the Thunder Dragon. It was only about a century ago that the country became Bhutan. So when did Bhutan become Bhutan? There are numerous theories floating...
There are some dishes that you simply must sample when in Bhutan. While every region has its own specialty, we’ve tapered it down to seven dishes that are a hit with our guests. It would be unjust to not begin with the most sought after dish in Bhutan – ema datshi. The more...
