There’s nothing in Bhutan except this,” said Lotey, my tour guide from 7days travel, arms sweeping across a majestic view of ...
Over centuries the Drukpa Lineage has become the central religious tradition in Bhutan, shaping the cultural identity of this South Asian nation renowned for its Gross National Happiness index.
Bhutan is not just about monasteries and mountain views; it is a rising star in Himalayan adventure travel. From high-altitude trekking in Bhutan to white-water rafting and paragliding, the kingdom ...
Many places allow tourists to visit with little restrictions. But Bhutan is different. Nestled in the Himalayas, this tiny, land-locked country has implemented a “high-value, low-impact” tourism model ...
A rare nine coloured Himalayan monal was spotted soaring over Bhutan’s mountains, flashing rainbow feathers in sunlight. But what makes this high altitude bird shimmer so brilliantly in flight?
For the very first episode at our new home, The Diplomat, Beyond the Indus podcast hosts Joe Wallen and Tushar Shetty explore how Bhutan, an isolated kingdom tucked in the Eastern Himalayas, is ...
IT'S BEAUTIFUL! The Himalayan monal looks like a real-life rainbow with wings. Known as the “jewel of the Himalayas,” this iridescent pheasant flashes greens, blues, purples, and copper tones as it ...
Adaptation to extreme weather and the impacts of climate change on endangered alpine species featured prominently at a WWF-led session in Bhutan today in the lead up to a high level summit on climate ...