November, 2008
Monastic Body left for winter residence
The Central Monk Body, yesterday, left Thimphu to their winter residence in Punakha.
His Holiness the Je Khenpo and the monks of the Zhung Dratshang were seen off by the Prime Minister Lyonchhen Jigmi Y. Thinley, cabinet ministers, and senior government officials from Tashichhodzong early yesterday morning.
As is the tradition, His Holiness and the monk body [...]
Bhutan receives maximum tourists this year
Bhutan this year saw maximum tourist inflow in the country. The reason stated was partly due to the Coronation and Centenary Celebration and Bhutan being perceived as safe, peaceful and exotic destination.
This year,the Tourism Council of Bhutan (TCB) is expecting an increase of revenue from tourism industry by 20 percent
“The revenue generated from the tourism [...]
Budhgaya in Bhutan
Bhutanese people now need not travel all the way to Bodhgaya in Bihar, India to have a glance of the temple. The replica now can be seen in Bhutan.
Tshampa Karchung is constructing a five-storied replica of Bodhgaya chhorten (Stupa0 at Dubdey Pema Phendeling in Yangnyer Gewog, Trashigang. Karchung envisaged completing the construction on time to [...]
Civil servants, villagers restores monuments
The public of Yangtse Gewog (Block), Trashiyangtse district, in eastern Bhutan have started restoring all the damaged Chortens (Stupa) and other religious places. The villagers and the civil servant in that Block are working to accomplish the mission.
They have rebuilt six chortens and gathered material to build a Dangrim chorten near Chorten Kora, dedicating their [...]
Car rally arrives in the Capital
The classic car rally which started in the Netherlands arrived in the Bhutanese capital Thimphu last week.
The rally was organised in celebration of Coronation and Centenary in Bhutan.
1963 model Mercedes 300SE and 1958 model Jaguar XK150 caught fire in the Indian town of Siliguri as they rallied to Bhutan.
Mr Henk de Jong, the coordinator of [...]
His Majesty Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck visits Gangtey
Thousands of people awaited the arrival the visit of His Majesty the King of Bhutan Druk Gyalpo Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck along the Highway when he visited Gangtey Sanga-Chhoeling Lhakhang at Wangdue Phodrang Monday.
People of Gangtey, Phobjikha and Bjena geogs (Block) waited along the road burning aromatic herbs and incense sticks for His Majesty’s arrival.
Upon [...]
Textiles Arts Peaceful Dragon from the Kingdom of Bhutan
Her Majesty the Queen Mother Ashi Sangay Choden Wangchuck of Bhutan inaugurated “Peaceful Dragon” Textiles Arts from the Kingdom of Bhutan in city of Augsburg in Germany.
Augsburg is a very old city in Germany and in fact was once upon a time a textile powerhouse. Today this picturesque city is the venue of the Exhibition [...]
Thimphu Hike, beautiful view of thimphu valley
Thimphu Hike, a one day hike starting from Mothithang, Thimphu and ending at Changzamthog, Thimphu. This hike is exclusive from Bhutan Excursion. Thimphu Hike takes you to the top of Thimphu from where you can see the snow-capped mountains and stunning view of Mountain Jomolhari.
Video by: Sonam Wangchen
Location: Thimphu, Bhutan
Pillow Fight during Coronation of fifth king
Pillow fight performed at Changlimithang Stadium during the coronation of Bhutan’s fifth King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck.
Video by: Lhendup Dorji
Location: Changlimithang Stadium, Thimphu, Bhutan
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Changangkha Lhakhang in Thimphu
Built in 12th century, Changangkha Lhakhang is oldest temple in Thimphu. It is hovering over a ridge above Thimphu, near Motithang. Lama ...
