Destinations

Bumthang

November 19, 2009

The district of Bumthang is located in north-central Bhutan, and is comprised of 4 valleys: Chumey, Choekhor, Tang and Ura. Their altitudes vary from 2,600 metres (8,530 feet) to 4,000 metres (13,125 feet). Jakar in Choekor valley is the district capital.

Phajoding – An Endangered Cultural Monument

October 10, 2009

The World Monument Fund (WMF) on Tuesday announced that Phajoding monastery in Thimphu has been enlisted as one of the five endangered cultural monuments that need most help in the world.

Thimphu Drubchen – 2009

September 24, 2009

The sacred Thimphu Drubchen (popularly known as Thimphu Dromchoey) was performed today at the Thimphu Tashichhodzong. The sacred masked dance is dedicated to appeasing the protecting deity of Bhutan, Pelden Lhamo.

Thimphu Drubchen and Thimphu Tshechu, 2009

September 16, 2009

Thimphu Drubchen and Thimphu Tshechu are just around the corner. Thimphu Drubchen is on 24 September, and Thimphu Tshechu on 28, 29 and 30 September. These festivals which take place in the Thimphu Tashichhodzong, is a major tourist attraction in the fall.

A Night in Zhiwa Ling

July 11, 2009

Zhiwa Ling is a fully Bhutanese owned luxury hotel in Paro. As a goodwill gesture from Zhiwa Ling, the professionals of the tourism industry (in Bhutan) were invited to spend the Saturday night (11 July) at their beautiful 45-room property in the upper reaches of the lush Paro valley. Such gestures are much appreciated. Thank you Zhiwa Ling.

Paro

April 20, 2009

Paro is a wide and beautiful valley, lush and green with rice grown abundantly. Owing to the fertile valley, farmers in Paro are comparatively better off than the farmers elsewhere. Double story Bhutanese farm houses richly painted is a common scene in Paro.