Written by two individuals who have a deep affinity for the Kingdom and have travelled to Bhutan for over thirty times collectively.
The Buddhists believe in reincarnation. As such, death is often viewed as a gateway into a new life in Bhutan. When a person dies, the community mourns for 49 days to guide the soul towards a smooth rebirth.
Once, he uncovered treasure following instructions from a dream. He would go on to uncover thirty-two treasures during his lifetime.
Since 1984, Bhutan has been competing in the Olympics via universality invitation, but not the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
Enjoy a cultural tour and a popular short trek that offers breathtaking views and a view of Taktsang Monastery from the top and enjoy Bhutan's sunrise while you camp in the wilderness.
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The most popular trek in Bhutan offers a wide range of landscape, fauna and flora, and the spectacular view of Mount Jomolhari.
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DrukPath Trek, a beautiful 6 day trek that starts at Ta Dzong, Paro and ends at the road above the Takin Sanctuary, Thimphu.
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The Royal Bhutan Airlines (Drukair), is the national carrier of the Royal Government of Bhutan, operating to nine cities in six countries. Since 2006, Drukair has operated three Airbus A319 and one ATR 42-500. Drukair operates daily flights to Bangkok and regular flights to Delhi, Kolkata, Kathmandu, Dhaka, and most recently in 2009, Bagdogra and Gaya. In 2012, Drukair added Singapore route in 2012 and Mumbai route in 2014.
Environmental condition determines the quality of the Cordyceps. Bhutan's best wild Cordyceps are produced in naturally cold environments, in Khangdang of Bumthang above 3500m and Shingchenla of Laya above 5010m.
K5 Himalayan Whisky is the first whiskey blended and bottled in Bhutan. Sixty-Five percent of its blend comes from eight to twelve years malt whiskeys, distilled in Scotland and aged in bourbon and sherry casks. Thirty-Five percent is Bhutanese organic grain spirit, distilled with Himalayan glacial water to express its excellent light fruitiness with lingering sherry taste of sweetness.
Bhutan Red Rice is a whole grain irrigated by glacial waters of Himalayas. It has a low Glycaemic Index, enriched with essential minerals and dietary fibre. Bhutan Red rice is unhulled or partially hulled rice that includes a red husk. The germ of the red rice is left intact, it has a higher nutritional value, with a nutty flavour to boot. Bhutan red rice does not go through the fumigation process.
