hills

hills · livestock

Driving towards Haa district in Bhutan. Haa District is one of the 20 dzongkhag or districts comprising Bhutan.

Bhutan·hills · festival

See a Chinese jugaad tractor running on a generator (used for agricultural purposes, chiefly tilling), a bus-stop and a municipal dumpster, while driving in western Bhutan.

livestock · hills

A lone takin roams in the green meadow, Bhutan. The 'Dong Gyem Tsey' or Takin has been diligently chosen as the National Animal of Bhutan because it is unique, rare and native to Bhutan.

monsoon · hills

Thimphu is surrounded by forest covered mountains.Thimphu, also in the past spelled as Thimpu, is the capital and largest city of Bhutan.

temple · hills

An old woman climbing up step to reach the Taktsang monastery in Bhutan. Paro Taktsang is the popular name of Taktsang Palphug Monastery (also known as Tiger's Nest), a prominent Himalayan Buddhist sacred site and temple complex, located in…

Bhutan·politics · hills

Tashichhoedzong is a Buddhist monastery and fortress on the northern edge of the city of Thimpu in Bhutan, on the western bank of the Wang Chu.

hills · river

View of Mount Chomolhari from paro valley surrounded by pine forest and beautiful scenic beauty in Bhutan.

Bhutan·hills · village

Driving through Paro, turning up to Nak-Sel from main Paro road through village. Naksel, a community-based project that is eco friendly and Energy Saver efficient, blends the heritage of traditional Bhutanese architecture and the comfort of…

Bhutan·hills

Bumthang valley is the religious heartland of the nation and home to some of its oldest Buddhist temples and monasteries. The important aspect of life in Bumthang is the religious practice.

hills · river

View of Jumolhari mountain range as seen from Chele La Pass in Bhutan. Jomolhari or Chomolhari sometimes known as "the bride of Kangchenjunga”, is a mountain in the Himalayas, straddling the border between Yadong County of Tibet, China and…

wildlife · temple

Paro Taktsang is the popular name of Taktsang Palphug Monastery (also known as Tiger's Nest), a prominent Himalayan Buddhist sacred site and temple complex, located in the cliffside of the upper Paro valley, in Bhutan.

Bhutan·hills · bazaar

Panoramic view of market in Paro valley, Bhutan. Paro District, valley, river and town (population 20,000) in Bhutan. It is one of the most historic valleys in Bhutan.

hills · river

Systems of valleys extend through plains, hills, and mountains. Rivers and streams flowing through valleys drain interior land regions to river . At the bottom of many valleys is fertile soil, which makes excellent farmland.

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The country wants to ensure that at least 60% of the country is under forestation at all times and it produces negative carbon dioxide.

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.

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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.

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Bhutan grabbed media attention recently when the people of Bhutan planted 108,000 trees to welcome the newborn prince. Gangkhar Puensum is the highest mountain that no climber has conquered.

highway · hills

This is a drive to Thimphu from Chukha valley. It takes 2 hours to reach the capital city of Bhutan, Thimphu. One passes through Chunzom and villages like Bondey, right after the airport.

school · hills

Students of Yangchenphug High School can be seen in their school uniform and other students are seen wearing scout scarfs gathering to stand in line before the festivities begin.

school · hills

The crowd grows restless waiting at the stands in the stadium before the festivities begin. Students of Yangchenphug High School can be seen sitting in the stands too.

school · hills

The crowd is bustling with energy in the stadium. A small girl happily plays with her toy phone as a means to pass her time before the festivities begin. Students of Yangchenphug High school do the final touch-ups and stand in line.

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Bhutanese monks get ready for the festivities. The stadium is full of more than a dozen balloons which will later be set free in the air.

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Bhutanese crowd gather at Changlimithang Stadium Thimpu, Bhutan for the festivities. Some men are dressed in the traditional Bhutanese attire called Gho and women dressed in Kira.