Melodious, generally without harmony, traditional Bhutanese music has become a crucial part in the spiritual life of each Bhutan people. The feature of traditional Bhutan music is mainly based on percussion with a beautiful blend of various musical instruments and melody making Bhutan music a multileveled hierarchical system. If you are interested in music, especially [...]
Travel Guide
Bhutan, the wonderful country lying on the impressive Himalaya mountain range, is really a paradise within a paradise for one who needs an escape from the fast pace of the modern life. Tourists will be heartily welcomed while traveling here as the Bhutanese people are hospitable and are very fond of foreigners. For these reasons, Bhutan is definitely an amazing destination for you to get into with beloved partners.
Come and discover the uncanny land of Thunder Dragon. Some categories below will help you to get to know better about this country before planning your own Bhutan tours.
Buddhism has been one of the major religions all over the world, especially in Asian and in Bhutan, there is no exception. It is no exaggeration to say that Buddhism is the most popular practiced religion in Bhutan with the fact that Vajrayana Buddhism, the state Bhutan religion consists of 75 percent of its population. [...]
Bhutan – the kingdom of “Thunder Dragon” is widely known for the majestic landscapes and vibrant culture. One of the crucial elements making Bhutan a treasure on the eastern slope of the Himalayas is the hand-woven traditional dresses including “Gho” for men and ‘Kira” for women. It was first introduced in the 17th century by [...]
If you ask me what is the thing that vividly defines the culture and tradition of a nation most, my answer absolutely is its dances. We cry when we are sad, we sleep when we are tired, and we dance when we are happy. When we dance, it is more than physical activity, it contains [...]
Weather and climate in Bhutan, definitely, is so varied due to the two main factors including the differences in altitude occurring in the kingdom and the influence of the North Indian monsoons. Do you want to get an insight into the weather in Bhutan? Everything you need is all here. Enjoy this article to well [...]
Bhutanese Personal Names The name of Bhutanese people is quite limited; in fact, there are only 50 names, used to set a name for each newborn child in Bhutan. Bhutanese names do not include family names; however, it is an exception in Royal lineages with the fact that the current king’s name is Jigme Khesar [...]
The Takin (Burdorcas Taxicolor) is the national animal of Bhutan due to its association with Bhutanese religious history and mythology. Legend has it that in the 15th century, a Tibetan saint, Drukpa Kunley well-known as “Divide Madam” created this unique animal. This Bhutan national animal is a muscular animal with strongly developed fur. The Takin [...]
Bhutan, a nation which is located in Southeast Asia, is well-known as the Nation of Happiness. Coming there, travelers will surely indulge themselves in a multi-color world, created by unique features from customs, and cuisine, and most importantly, this country of happiness is made by the people there. So, how do they do it? What [...]
Deep in the Himalayas, the beautiful magic land of Bhutan is almost unreal that you have to see it and believe it. Furthermore, the lively traditional festival accompanied by an archery tournament couples with the breathtaking landscape that will excite your senses whenever you travel to the country. For so long, archery has been an [...]
Located on the Eastern slope of the Himalayas between Tibet, China, and India, Bhutan – is a tiny country that is emerging as the treasure of Asia. Settling in this beautiful country, the Sharchop ethnic group of Bhutan, are the earliest migrants to Bhutan whose origin of Indo-Burmese, are mixed among Tibetan, South Asian, and [...]
The Ngalop ethnic group of Bhutan, settling in the west of the country, are people of Tibetan who migrated to Bhutan in the ninth century. For this reason, they are referred to by the name Bhote which means the people of Tibet. In the past, Ngalop was the pioneer who introduced Buddhism and Tibetan culture [...]
Apart from Ngalop and Sharchop, the Lhotshampa ethnic group are one of the main ethnic group of Bhutan whose origin of Nepalese descent immigrated to Bhutan from the late 18th century. So far, the Lhotshampas have settled in Bhutan for up to five generations, they still maintained their Nepali language, customs, religion, and culture. If [...]
All foreign tourists around the world must obtain a visa when traveling to Bhutan except for the cases of visa exemption. If you are planning a tour to Bhutan, it is essential to understand the visa policy of Bhutan. , to preserve the traditional culture as well as minimize the impact of tourism on the [...]
India, Bangladesh, and the Maldives are three countries where travelers are given Bhutan visa exemption while most foreign visitors must obtain a visa to Bhutan when entering the country. Along with the rapid pace of social development, Bhutan has been expanding the opportunities to travel for foreign visitors. However, in order to limit the impact [...]
Having been known as the country full of interesting facts, namely the very last Buddhism Kingdom in the world, the country with a modest population of only 700.000 people, the home of the world-roof Himalayas, and the happiest country in the world, Bhutan is also bestowed with its unique cuisine that every visitor cannot stand [...]
Besides breath-taking natural beauty, the traditional lifestyle is another unique feature that makes Bhutan outstanding, which is heavily influenced by Buddhism. It is generally considered as a Buddhist kingdom set high in the Himalayas between India and China; therefore, obviously, every Bhutanese traditional custom has a strong connection with this religion. Here is some useful [...]
A Bhutan wedding ceremony is a lifetime event of each Bhutanese people may differentiate themselves from others by celebrating their own unique traditional wedding parties. As Bhutan is greatly influenced by the traditions of Buddhism and still preserves the traditional ways of life, this happiest country holds a very distinctive tradition in Bhutan marriage. For [...]
Bhutan festivals reflect the spirituality as well as the vibrant culture of the Thunder Dragon kingdom through the ups and downs of the historical journey. Once visiting this extraordinary country, it is essential to attend the stunning folk festival at least one time in your life to witness the unique Cham dance and approach authentic [...]
There is no best time to visit Bhutan because each time of the year, this country also attracts people for its unique beauty. No matter when you choose to discover Bhutan, the fact is that Bhutan is great all year round, this beautiful country will never fail to surprise you at any time. Nature and [...]
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