January, 2009
New Thimphu Vegetable Market or Centenary Farmers Market
One of the biggest structures in Bhutan, centenary farmers market was built in 2008 to mark the coronation of fifth king of Bhutan and 100 years of monarchy. The two storied building has 458 stalls for sale of vegetables, fruits, meat and other farm produces. It also houses cafeteria and separate stalls for non [...]
Dochu La Mountain Pass in Bhutan
Dochu La (3050m) from where one can have a spectacular view of the Himalayas to the north when the sky is clear. The pass is marked by 108 chortens (Stupa) which are Buddhist reliquaries, memorials to the teachings of the Buddha. Sometimes actual relics of the Buddha or revered monks are inserted into the dome [...]
Honeymoon on Juniper Trail
Your honeymoon is the start of a new life together and we believe it should be as unique as your wedding day.
Keeping this in mind, we have come up with this itinerary which offers an in-depth experience of Bhutan combining a trek with a diverse insight into the country’s culture. The proposed trek offers such [...]
ICT for visually impaired
The ongoing ICT in-service training in Khaling, Trashigang, will help the 10 visually impaired participants gain computer literacy, according to the program coordinator.
Kuenga Choegyal said the participants – four Sherubtse College students, three teachers, a teacher trainee and a shopkeeper – have been given a laptop each, and the training will benefit students to download [...]
Shifting cultivation giving way to orange plantation
The age-old practice of shifting cultivation is slowly dying in Dechhenling geog under Pemagatshel. It is slowly being replaced by orange cultivation.
Shifting cultivation is a farming method in which farmers clear a large tract of forest to grow crops. They use the area for a few years and then move on to another area.
Also known [...]
Indian Community in Bhutan celebrates its 60th Republic Day
As India celebrated its 60th Republic Day, the Indian Community in Bhutan gathered at the Indian Embassy today.
The celebrations at the Indian Embassy premises began with the hoisting of the Indian tri-colour and the singing of the national anthem.
The Indian Ambassador to Bhutan Sudhir Vyas then read out the Indian President’s address on the occasion.
Mr. [...]
Distances and Travel Times within Bhutan
Distances and Travel Times within Bhutan, Thimphu – Paro 65 km, 1 hr 30 min, Thimphu – Phuntsholing
176 km 6 hrs, Phuntsholing – Bagdogra (India) 170 km 4 hrs, Thimphu – Ha 115 km 3 hrs 30 min…
Global warming is melting Lake Thorthormi fast
Of the 14 risky glacial lakes in Lunana, Lake Thorthormi is on the brink of breaching its walls. Geology department say they are working on it.
Lake Thorthormi is the largest glacial lakes in Bhutan, with a size of 3.42 sq. km, and thrice the dimension of Lake Lugge that burst in 1994. Geologists say the [...]
Saving the White-bellied Heron, the most endengered bird
The rare and endangered White-bellied Heron, spotted mainly along the Punatsangchhu basin in Punakha, might, after all, have a protected home.
With major developmental activities taking place along the Punatshangchhu area to generate 10,000 MW by 2020, there was a concern among nature conservationists that the activities and growing population in the area would severely alter [...]
Eastern Dragon Fest
Aug 24, 2010 to Sep 07, 2010
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Royal Academy of Performing Arts (RAPA)
Traditional dancers
This institute provides training to the artists on Bhutanese mask dances and traditional dances. The institute works to preserve the Bhutan’s folk-dancing heritage. These ...
