Queen Mother Gyalyum Sangay Choden Wangchuck delivered keynote address at 54th session of the Commission on Population and Development
Queen Mother Gyalyum Sangay Choden delivered a keynote address at...
What's with the unique archery culture in Bhutan?
In Bhutan, archery is more than just a sport. It is a way of...
Bhutan Prime Minister, Dr Lotay Tshering attended Bangladesh's Golden Jubilee celebrations
Prime Minister Dr Lotay Tshering was in Bangladesh from 23 March...
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Queen Mother Gyalyum Sangay Choden Wangchuck delivered keynote address at 54th session of the Commission on Population and Development
Queen Mother Gyalyum Sangay Choden delivered a keynote address at the 54th session of the Commission on Population and Development at the UN...
Bhutan Prime Minister, Dr Lotay Tshering attended Bangladesh's Golden Jubilee celebrations
Prime Minister Dr Lotay Tshering was in Bangladesh from 23 March to 25 March 2021 on official visit as the Special Representative of His...
Bhutan is set to carry out nationwide vaccination drive from 27 March
With the 550,000 doses of Covishield vaccines, Bhutan is set to roll out its nationwide vaccination drive on 27 March 2021 at 9am. The...
How the country 'Bhutan' got its name
Sandwiched between two sovereign South Asian giants, the small Himalayan kingdom where king and queen still rule, is known to the outside...
Features
The history and evolution of money in Bhutan
The legal currency of Bhutan, Ngultrum (symbol: Nu., code: BTN) was launched in 1974.
9 important life lessons from Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom
Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom tells the story of the journey of an unmotivated teacher, Ugyen Dorji, hailing from the capital city of...
The most prominent Buddhist deities in Bhutan
Buddhist statues and religious figures can be seen in most of the landmarks and historical sites in Bhutan.
COVID-19 has dealt a huge blow for the cordyceps collectors in Bhutan
Prior to 2004, harvesting of cordyceps was considered illegal in Bhutan. Only in 2004, harvesting of cordyceps was legalized by the Royal...
Sports
What's with the unique archery culture in Bhutan?
In Bhutan, archery is more than just a sport. It is a way of life. The dancing, the singing, the drinking—it is a manifestation of the...
Contributing to the country through the love for football
It's been a month since the conclusion of Bhutan Premier League 2020. Daily Bhutan interviews Paro FC to find out more about the club. Below...
Football clubs in Bhutan gearing up for Bhutan Premier League (BPL) 2020
Bhutan Premier League (BPL), the top national football tournament in Bhutan is set to commence on August 1.
Karma – Female Archer From Bhutan Qualified For Tokyo 2020 Olympic Quota
Karma has been specialising in Olympics-style archery since 2009.
Business
Support authentic Bhutanese handicrafts by local artisans
Whether you are interested in artisanal Bhutanese handicrafts or boutique sourced products with contemporary touch, the incredible...
Authentic Bhutanese Souvenirs from Eastern Bhutan
Every district and village produce distinct products in Bhutan. To encourage rural communities to produce more authentic souvenirs and...
Bhutan- The Kingdom of Peppers
Bhutan is a country with the highest per-capita consumption of chilli.
Are Local Vendors Earning More Money Than the Civil Servant?
A Farmer from Lango, Paro gave up farming to be vendor while office goers are switching into agriculture as the remedy to curb their...
Travel
Bhutan champions Waddling Tour, an activity that's completely new in tourism
Bhutan is in the midst of developing new tourism products. The country is gearing up to make the tourism industry in the Kingdom to be more...
One of the fun things you can do in Bhutan is whitewater rafting
Whitewater rafting is one of the most popular outdoor activities for travellers to Bhutan as it's a family-friendly activity suitable for...
Hiking to Domendrel Tsho through the trail where six boys were lost
Domendrel hiking trail is one of the most popular short hiking trails in Thimphu
Destination Chhukha - New upcoming tourist destination in Bhutan post-COVID-19
Tourists can look forward to new tourist attractions, trekking routes and local produce from Chhukha district.
Lifestyle
Traditional costumes of Bhutan and the evolution of kira
The Kingdom of Bhutan is unique for many reasons, but one peculiarity that sets them apart is their dress code.
In the Buddhist Kingdom of Bhutan, are Bhutanese mostly vegetarians?
Many foreigners perceive Bhutanese to be mostly vegetarians owing to its status as a Buddhist kingdom.
The popularity of hot springs and hot stone baths in Bhutan
In Bhutan, hot springs and hot stone baths play significant roles in Bhutanese lives.
The reason why Bhutan is a kingdom infused with deep spirituality
Most Bhutanese grow up listening and reading stories of Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal and Guru Rinpoche. Although hugely influenced by the Tibet...
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