Once a year a Dzong or an important village may hold a religious festival called a Tsechu. Villagers from the nearby villagest come for several days of religious observances and socializing while contributing auspicious offerings to the monastery of

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. The dance ceremony was instituted

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

This large impressive monument with its golden spire was built in 1974 to honour the memory of the third King, His Majesty Jigme Dorji Wangchuck (1928 - 1972). Built by his mother Her Majesty the late Queen Ashi Phuntsho Choden Wangchuck, the whit

Excellence Journey is the leading travel and trekking planners in South East Asia, working with clients and partners to plan journeys to the Himalayan destinations of Bhutan, Nepal, Sikkim and Tibet.

After covering more than 59,275 km on his bicycle around the world, Alvaro Neil is in Bhutan fulfilling a dream he calls “Miles of Smiles Around the World.”

Maybe it was the altitude but after five days of trekking through rhododendron forests in the Himalayan foothills, I was a convert in the Kingdom of Happiness.

The reason why Bhutan selected Takin as National Animal is associated with Bhutan Religious and Mythology, it was during the time Lama Drukpa Kuenly (1455 – 1529) the Divine Madman and Bhutan Favorite Saints known for his outrageous antic

Archery the National Game of Bhutan Played Throughout the year. It is played in open area where the range would be around 120 Meters - 150 meters from each Target to other depending on the kind of tournament and match.There are two kind of instrument used

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Shopping for traditional Bhutanese clothing; gho for men, kira for women. An example of the fabric available.

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Shopping for traditional Bhutanese clothing; gho for men, kira for women. Carolyn is seen being fitted for a new kira.

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Shopping for traditional Bhutanese clothing; gho for men, kira for women. An example of the fabric available.

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at the entrance to the Thimphu Memorial Chorten

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Circumambulation (definition): the act of moving around a sacred object, in this case the Thimphu Memorial Chorten. Always go clockwise around any holy sites here.

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view from Hotel Taktsang

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The major intersection requiring traffic regulation in Thimphu. A previous attempt at using an automated traffic light didn't work out too well.

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Thimphu storefront; woman wearing traditional kira

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Bhutanese man wearing traditional clothing: gho for men, kira for women

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View from Buddha Hill above Thimphu.

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View from Buddha Hill above Thimphu.

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Buddhist prayer flags sending out prayers in the wind. View from Buddha Hill above Thimphu.

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