Bhutan has been nominated for the ‘World’s Sustainable Destinations Top 100 Awards,’ this year. Of 100 destinations selected, Bhutan has been listed among the top sustainable destinations in Earth category for the first time. The award function will be held in Berlin, Germany on Wednesday (March …
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In Bhutan, gross national happiness more important than GDP
Prayer flags whip in the wind, flying across steep valleys and roads. Buddhist temples, stupa shrines and majestic fortresses called zhongs dot the landscape. Giant water-powered prayer wheels spin from tumbling falls. Farmers tend yaks. Never conquered, never colonized, tiny Bhutan retains much of its …
Why Bhutan’s the buzzy travel destination everyone’s going to be talking about
As a travel junkie, I’m always looking for the next it destination, hoping to discover the place before everyone else does. And my latest obsession is just too good to keep to myself. Bhutan, a small country in the Eastern Himalayas, is officially my wellness …
Landing at Paro International Airport, Bhutan
Landing at Paro International Airport (Cockpit view) https://youtu.be/zooI38Vl24cLand at Paro View (from the ground)https://youtu.be/UF3XTpVYnfMFlying into Paro Airport, Bhutan (passenger view)https://youtu.be/U-PcJNjDLo4Land at Paro Airport (view adjacent to the runway)https://youtu.be/4vUmWGxAIgg
Bhutan Lhayul Tours & Travels listed with Info Hub + Giveaways !!!
Dear fellow travelers! We have just been notified that Infohub has chosen our Dragon Kingdom Tour – journey into the mystical land of the Thunder Dragon as their Unordinary Trip of the Month! InfoHub.com is the #1 travel portal on the Internet specialized in the …
Things to do in Paro, Bhutan
1. Visit the Tiger’s Nest Monastery Taktsang Monastery, popularly known as Tiger’s Nest Monastery, is the place you must visit when in Bhutan. They say your trip to this happy country is not complete till you trek to this most sacred pilgrim monastery. Legend has …
Meditation
Guru Rinpoche Mantrahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QVsIWtJNsc&t=563sOm Mani Padme Humhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UOcXiBGGb8&t=1140sEssential Prayershttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXNHnm2Btq4Mantra of Avalokiteshvarahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=387uwDzbWOw&t=1113s
Bhutan Permit for Indian Tourist
Pre-travel research about the necessary permits, visas and Forex requirements is always a daunting task for most travelers. Entry into the Phuentsholing border is open for Indian vehicles, however, in order to go beyond you have to get permits. If you are travelling by your …
The National Symbols of Bhutan
The National Symbols of Bhutan National Flag: The National Flag is divided diagonally into two equal halves. The upper yellow half signifies the secular power and authority of the King while the lower saffron-orange symbolizes the practice of religion and the power of Buddhism manifested …
Day Hikes in Thimphu: Phajoding
This is one of the popular hikes around Thimphu valley. It is not the easiest of hikes, but the rewards – both in terms of the view and the feeling of satisfaction once you make it to the top – is totally worth it. You …