Long ago, during the reign of the second King, a lady was shown into the King’s chamber for an appeal. Before she was granted what she wished for, out of jest, her intelligence was put to test. It is said that the King’s court attendants served her a cup full of suja (butter tea) followed by kaabche (wheat flour) pouring over it.

Although surrounded by China in the north where the virus originated, and India in the south which has nearly 400,000 confirmed cases. In Bhutan, no one has died from Covid-19, and nor has any community transmission been detected. Of the 76 confirmed cases, the first being an American tourist, 38 have recovered fully. All cases […]

The game of archery is not exactly a sport that draws frenzied supporters out for a kill. There are no die-hard fans and no follow-the-team-to-kingdom-come fanatics. And no streaking hooligans. If anyone is all pumped up, it is the archers themselves. To the Bhutanese, it’s a tourist sport and a very saleable one at that […]

The Lonely Planet ranks Bhutan as the Number One County To Visit In 2020. Earlier this year, in March 2019, Bhutan was awarded the Sustainable Destinations’ Earth Award at the International Tourismus-Borse Berlin, Germany. This was Bhutan’s first win at the world’s leading travel trade show. The award was in recognition of Bhutan’s commitment to […]

1. Hornets are a most sought after delicacy in Bhutan One of the most particularly sought-after delicacies in Bhutan is a dish made of hornets. It is believed that hornet broods consumed on a regular basis offer various medicinal values. Hornets are a very rich source of nutritious protein. Although it is illegal to raid […]

Infertility is one of those issues that no one really likes to talk about. We all like to think that when we’re ready to begin a family, conceiving a child will happen just as it’s supposed to. However, we all know that the grand adventure of life throws countless curve balls, and once we found […]

Bhutan strongly believes in a sustainable approach towards tourism, in line with the philosophy of Gross National Happiness. This does not mean that there is a limit to tourist visas but rather, tourists have to buy a minimum daily package in order to get a visa to travel Bhutan. Visitors famously pay a minimum tariff […]