The festival marks the arrival of the black necked cranes to its winter home at Phobjikha valley. The event aims to promote awareness on environmental conservation. The annual event aims to renew the partnership between conservation agencies and the local people to protect the natural habitat. In addition to the…
Thimphu Tshechu
Thimphu Tshechu Highlight Thimphu Tshechu starts on the 10th day of the 8th lunar month. The three-day religious event plays an important role in the lives of Bhutanese people as it is an opportunity for the Buddhist followers to immerse and cleanse themselves of the bad Karma and to remind…
Bumdeling Wildlife Sanctuary
Like Phobjikha Valley, Bumdeling is also identified as an important bird area as it is the wintering site for the black-necked cranes. Bumdeling is the Phobjikha Valley of the east. Like Phobjikha Valley, Bumdeling is also identified as an important bird area as it is the wintering site for the…
Gom Kora
Gom Kora Literally translating to Meditation and circumambulation, the temple is as sacred as the name depicts. Gom Kora Literally translating to Meditation and circumambulation, the temple is as sacred as the name depicts. A temple is perched on a small plateau hovering over the River. The temple is enclosed…
Chorten Kora
Located in Tashi Yangtse District, the monument is believed to be a replica of the Boudhanath temple of Nepal. Located in Tashi Yangtse District, the monument is believed to be a replica of the Boudhanath temple of Nepal. An annual event known as the Dakpa Kora is held at this…
Tang Meber Tsho
One of the most popular tourist attractions in Bumthang and a sacred site for Buddhist devotees. Mebar Tsho which translates to “the burning lake” is a sacred site for the Buddhist devotees. Located in the central valley of Bumthang on the way to Tang village, the lake has become a…
Bumthang Jambay Lhakhang
The Jambay Lhakang Drub is a unique religious event in central Bhutan. Attendees will witness the “Tercham” (the naked dance) and the “Mewang” (fire blessing). The event is held at Jambay Lhakang, one of the oldest temples in Bhutan. Like Kyichu Lhakang in Paro, it is one of the 108…
National Institute for Zorig Chusum
The institute plays an integral role in the preservation and promotion of the traditional arts and crafts of Bhutan. Zorig Chusum translates to the thirteen arts and crafts. The institute plays an integral role in the preservation and promotion of the traditional arts and crafts of Bhutan. Zorig Chusum translates…