Bhutan

architecture · river

The Paro Chhu is a river of western Bhutan. It is a tributary of the Wong Chhu, which is known as the Raidak in its lower reaches.

hills · livestock

Yak is the dominant livestock species that support livelihoods for pastoralist of the Tibetan plateau and nearby Himalayan regions. Yak is a main source of livelihood for the high altitude residents in Bhutan.

hills · wildlife

A number of black necked cranes pecking at the ground to pick up grain and dig deeper for tubers, in the marshes of agricultural fields around Phobijha valley. In the backdrop, one can see the AmanResorts' Gangtey hotel.

festival

Bhutan is a landlocked country in South East Asia between India and Tibet. Bhutan is one of the most religious countries in the Tibetan Buddhist world.

river · hills

Paro hosts Bhutan's lone airport and the valley comprises a range of bucolic imagery including traditional Bhutanese homes, dzongs or fortified monasteries and green rice fields as far as the eyes can see.

hills

Druk Air's Airbus A319 runs hard for take off and then makes a steep curvy ascent on its way out of the Paro valley in Bhutan.

Landing at the Paro Airport in Bhutan is considered among one of the most difficult in the world. Seen here is an Airbus A319 of Drukair from Delhi, approaching an landing at the Paro Airport.

How to make Khabzey Khabzey is a Bhutanese form of Biscuit and a deep fried Pastry shaped into different shapes and sizes. The khabzey can be sweet and salty. You can enjoy Khabzey with tea and for snacks. We can prepare it at home.

bus · village

Umling gewog is one of the huge villages between Chuzagang Geog and Gelephu. It is one hour of walking to reach the main Gelephu town (33 Kilometres ).

farmland · flowers

Rupin Dang sits in a field of Primula denticulata in a meadow above Paro town and below the Chelela pass in Bhutan. He talks about this specie of Primula which is a more common one and says that it would put even a British garden to shame.

temple · ceremony

Buddhist prayer wheels at the Kyichu Monastery in Paro, Bhutan Kyichu Lhakhang also known as Kyerchu Temple or Lho Kyerchu is an important Himalayan Buddhist temple situated in Lamgong Gewog of Paro District in Bhutan.

dance · ceremony

The Black Hat dance is an elaborate ritual that took many days to perform in Tibet. The purpose of the ritual is to eliminate the obstacles, which in the individual are the afflictive emotions and misconceptions that cause sufferings.

bazaar

Let's take a stroll down the market of Paro in Bhutan. Known as Paro Bazaar to many, this market has a lot to offer. Champara Cafe is a must-visit for the delicious coffee and pastries to calm those never-ending cravings.

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…

river · industry

Terrace farming in the Wangdue Phodrang valley, Bhutan. New constructions next to the Puna Tsang Chu River. See a happy group of cows grazing near huge mounds of hay.

ceremony · bazaar

Tying down prayer flags and ceremonial flags. This looks like Paro bazaar in the main Paro market area. Laying out prayer flags in Bhutan before a tsechu event, in the 1990's. Hotel Druk is also being prepared for the festive event.

ceremony

Marchang is a type of alcohol offering in tantric Buddhism, which we have already discussed. Literally marchang refers to chang or alcohol with mar or butter.

There is a special message on the balloon for the beloved 4th King of Bhutan, Long Live our King - Jigme Singye Wangchuck while celebrating 25 Year enthronement.

dance

The colourful team is performing for the Bhutan week in India to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of friendship relations between Bhutan and India from the 23rd till the 30th September 2018. This is one of the unique dance.

The robes of Buddhist monks and nuns are part of a tradition going back 25 centuries to the time of the historical Buddha.

bazaar · highway

Bumthang is a small town and is one of the renowned towns in the country. Most of the people from Bumthang are independent and altogether very co-operative.