Bhutan

dance · music

This is the visual representation of the Ging (emanations) of Guru Rinpoche subduing the Jyungpo Nyulema (obstacles to the Dharma) demons through their clairvoyance.

temple · festival

During the Tsechu festival Bhutanese people offer obeisance in front of the Thongdrel seeking blessings. A Thongdrel (alt. throngdrel) is a large tapestry unveiled during tsechus (religious festivals) in Bhutan.

river · hills

Paro has the privilege of hosting Bhutan's lone airport. The Paro Chhu valley is an excellent trout stream and runs through the valley.

music

We can see such dances especially during the annual Pooja and Losars in the villages. Such dances are performed without any practice. It is the second of the two dominant forms of Bhutanese folk music.

This is a monument to the Third Druk Gyalpo and to World Peace. Visitors will find elderly Bhutanese people circumambulating the Chorten throughout the day.

old town

King Jigme Singye Wangchuck attends a public event in Bhutan. Jigme Singye Wangchuck is the former King of Bhutan. He was in the throne from 1972 to 2006 before he stepped down in favor of his eldest son, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck.

highway

Evening driving on the signal free roads of Thimphu, the capital and largest city of Bhutan. Driving towards Paro on a congestion-free bypass road in Thimphu.

highway

Driving on the signal free roads of Thimphu, the capital and largest city of Bhutan. Driving towards Paro on a congestion-free bypass road in Thimphu.

Move over - Aman and Uma by Como! Sonu Shivdasani's group Six Senses has stormed into Bhutan with the partnership of Dasho Sangay Wangchuck who is married to Princess Chimi from the Royal family.

Bhutanese fashion has developed a style of its own, borrowing from indigenous fabrics and designs and international trends and cuts, at the same time. Bhutanese women look stylish and fashionable in a naturally international way...

A monk in Bhutan picking his nose. Nose picking is one of the favourite time pass of people.

festival · temple

The Dochula Druk Wangyel Festival start from year 2011 and the festival will take place every year on December 13 at the Druk Wangyel Lhakhang’s Festival ground.The festival is related to important national landmarks while the date commemor…

hills · temple

Taktsang monastery, also known as the Tiger's Nest, is located near the city of Paro and is a major highlight of visiting Bhutan.

festival · temple

The Dochula Druk Wangyel Festival started from year 2011 and the festival take place every year on December 13 at the Druk Wangyel Lhakhang’s Festival ground.

festival · temple

The Dochula Druk Wangyel Festival start from year 2011 and the festival will take place every year on December 13 at the Druk Wangyel Lhakhang’s Festival ground.

wildlife · birds

The Black-necked Crane (Grus nigricollis) is a medium-sized crane in Asia that breeds on the Tibetan Plateau and winters mainly in remote parts of India and Bhutan.

flowers

Rhododendron cinnabarinum is a rhododendron species native to eastern Nepal, Bhutan, Sikkim, southeastern Tibet, and southwest China, where it grows at altitudes of 1900–4000 meters.

river · hills

Traditional footbridge near the magnificent fortress, Punakha Dzong over the Mo Chuu river in Bhutan.

river · architecture

Astonishing view of Paro Rinpung Dzong along Pa chhu and sight of Taa Dzong which is museum. On the hilly area, on the outskirts of Paro, Tachog Lhakhang which is connected with iron traditional bridge built by Thang Tong Gyalpo.

festival · temple

The Dochula Druk Wangyel Festival start from year 2011 and the festival will take place every year on December 13 at the Druk Wangyel Lhakhang’s Festival ground.The festival is related to important national landmarks while the date commemor…

music · hills

A group of musician are singing the old Bhutanese traditional song at the concert in Bhutan. The melodious sound of the flute would have won thousands of heart and they are using Bhutanese version of guitar locally known as dranyen.

hills

Kids roller skate with expertise on the streets of Bhutan with ice-cream in one hand as the other kids watch them over. Enjoying their time skating they seem to show an advanced level of expertise. Bhutan is no ordinary place.

street food

Two bhutanese women are making the local Maekhu which is similar to indian Kachori. crowds were amazed to see the making of maekhu out of buckwheat, pepper,salt and abit of red chilli powder.