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The secret to Bhutan's pandemic success story? Science, Religion, and faith in the monarchy

Posted 08/14/2021 KARMA DORJI, Bhutan Himalaya Expeditions In a breathtakingly rapid response to the Covid 19 pandemic, the kingdom's...

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10 best mask dances to see on a Bhutan trip during the Spring & Fall Tshechu festival travel seasons

Karma Dorji, Bhutan Himalaya Expeditions Bhutan’s fascinating mask dances are exceptional opportunities to learn about Bhutanese culture...

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Bhutan: The Little Kingdom that Could

If you’re celebrating International Day of Happiness today, Bhutan is the reason why. March 20, 2021 ______ Karma Singye Dorji, Bhutan...

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Celebrating Unity on Bhutan's 113th National Day

Most Bhutanese children begin their education with the parable of the “Four Harmonious Friends” We explore what this teaches us about Bhutan

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On Bhutan’s 113th National Day, a Tribute to the Architect of Bhutan’s Gross National Happiness

The 113th birth anniversary of Bhutan’s modern nation-state, December 17, 2020, is an excellent time to reflect on the enlightened...

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The people and the landscape of Bhutan’s Mountain Goddess: a Photo Essay

As we open our 2020 fall expedition to the base of Bhutan’s Mount Jomolhari (slated for October), our Travel Programs Coordinator, Karma...

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The King’s Speech

On December 17th, the 112th National Day of Bhutan, His Majesty Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, the Fifth King of Bhutan, shared his...

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Hot tips for trekking the Laya-Gasa route

The Laya-Gasa Trek traverses the second largest national park in Bhutan, covering a distance of about 200 km or 124 miles. The first five...

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Top 10 reasons why you should visit Bhutan in 2020

Hint: They're NOT the same ones listed by Lonely Planet. Here is our insider's list of reasons why it's always a good idea to visit Bhutan..

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The Bhutan Mountain Resort: Our family-run traditional lodge in the Central Highlands of Bhutan

The dream of a man of exceptional kindness, the Bhutan Mountain Resort is rooted in the best traditions of Bhutanese hospitality...

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Bhutan’s far eastern frontiers: An epic Himalayan road-trip across the Land of the Thunder Dragon

Sunset over mountains looking toward Bhutan's eastern frontiers An epic road trip along Bhutan's lateral route from West to East Bhutan ~...

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The Pomp and Ceremony of Bhutan’s Punakha Warrior Festival

At the ancient celebration of Bhutan's Pazaap Warriors, a blend of spiritual tradition and martial history reveal the men who protect the...

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2024, Year of the Wood Dragon: Celebrating Losar, the Himalayan New Year

Losar is a time for fun, family, and feasting in Bhutan.

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The Black-necked Cranes of Bhutan

Rare and endangered, Black-necked Cranes are celebrated in Bhutan as the souls of virtuous monks who have returned to the world in an...

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An Intimate Affair

Avid birders Dayton and Sheri were an instant hit on our annual Wings of Prayer signature journey. They were willing to get up earlier...

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Basic Bhutanese History

The history of Bhutan is linked to the rise of the Drukpa or “Dragon” school of Himalayan Buddhism, a cornerstone of Bhutanese cultural...

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A Fairy Tale Ending

We knew our guests Randy and Angella liked each other when they came on our annual Blessings of Bhutan journey. What we didn't know was...

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In the Footsteps of Bhutan's Treasure Revealer

An Active Cultural Journey to Discover the Legacy of the Mystic Pema Lingpa Spiritual heir to Padma Sambhava, "Lotus Born Guru of the...

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Bhutan's architecture is sustainable

A professor and longtime proponent of Sustainable Architecture reflects on the harmony of the Bhutanese building traditions following his...

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Birding in Bhutan: An author reflects

Yeshey Dorji, Bhutan's foremost birding enthusiast, and author of an authoritative birding book, on the joys and opportunities of...

The secret to Bhutan's pandemic success story? Science, Religion, and faith in the monarchy

10 best mask dances to see on a Bhutan trip during the Spring & Fall Tshechu festival travel seasons

Bhutan: The Little Kingdom that Could

Celebrating Unity on Bhutan's 113th National Day

On Bhutan’s 113th National Day, a Tribute to the Architect of Bhutan’s Gross National Happiness

The people and the landscape of Bhutan’s Mountain Goddess: a Photo Essay

The King’s Speech

Hot tips for trekking the Laya-Gasa route

Top 10 reasons why you should visit Bhutan in 2020

The Bhutan Mountain Resort: Our family-run traditional lodge in the Central Highlands of Bhutan

Bhutan’s far eastern frontiers: An epic Himalayan road-trip across the Land of the Thunder Dragon

The Pomp and Ceremony of Bhutan’s Punakha Warrior Festival

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Pomp & circumstance at Bhutan's warriors festival

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