In Bhutan, we strongly believe in karma as in people who live good lives are closer to enlightenment. This belief prompts the Bhutanese to live good lives, do good deeds, and be good human beings. But in order to do that, one must be in tune with one’s spiritual self....
Bhutan is sought after as one of the finest fresh water fishing destinations in the world. Although trout was brought all the way from Kashmir, India, in the early 1900s, the fish has thrived in Bhutanese waters and can be found in close to thirty rivers and streams. Today, an...
On your own, with friends, family or with your partner, a trip to Bumthang in central Bhutan can rejuvenate your senses in more ways than you can imagine. The spiritual heartland of the country, Bumthang will surely comfort and pamper you, and take you on a medieval odyssey. Here are...
The fully restored Trans Bhutan Trail is one of the greatest long-distance treks in the world. Used by pilgrims, messengers, armies and traders until the 1960s, the iconic cross-country trail is 250 miles long and crisscrosses through 27 villages, 21 sacred temples, 12 mountain passes and takes 36 days to...
The ascendency of the Wangchuck dynasty is deeply rooted in the historical politics of Bhutan. Between 1616 and 1907, varying administrative, religious, and regional powers vied for control within Bhutan. During this period, factions were influenced and supported by Tibet and the British Empire. Ultimately, the hereditary Penlop of Trongsa,...
