Stories from Bhutan
Dispatches on happiness, culture, festivals, food and the fine details of the Dragon Kingdom.
Gross National Happiness
The idea that reshaped a nation, and what it means for the way you travel.
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Sustainable Tourism
High value, low volume: how Bhutan keeps its valleys peaceful and its forests standing.
GMC — Gelephu Mindfulness City
Bhutan's boldest project in a generation: a mindful, sustainable city on the southern border.
First Ever Global Peace Prayer Festival — 2025
Bhutan invited the world to pray together for peace.
All LGBTQ+ Travellers — A Safe Haven to Visit
Why Bhutan is a welcoming destination for LGBTQ+ travellers.
The Happiest Country to Be Visited
What makes Bhutan feel so happy, and how you can bring a little of it home.
Our Monarchs
Five kings of the Wangchuck dynasty and the remarkable story of modern Bhutan.
The Fertility Temple
Chimi Lhakhang, the Divine Madman, and the blessings couples travel far to receive.
10 Unusual Facts About Bhutan
From the capital without traffic lights to the mountains no one may climb.
How Leadership Saved Bhutan from the Wrath of Covid-19
A small kingdom, a determined king and one of the world's most successful pandemic responses.
UNESCO Sites of Bhutan
Bhutan's World Heritage tentative list and its celebrated mask dance.
Top 20 Things to Do in Bhutan
Our favourite experiences, from the Tiger's Nest to a hot stone bath.
Types of Plugs in Bhutan
Which adapter to pack, and how to keep your devices charged on the road.
Bhutan's Buddhism
Guru Rinpoche, the Zhabdrung and the living Vajrayana tradition.
Bhutan's Festivals
Masked dances, fire blessings and dawn thongdrels: a guide to Bhutan's festivals.
A Day in the Life of a Bhutanese Monk
From pre-dawn prayer to evening debate: a glimpse inside the monastic day.
National Dish — Ema Datshi
Chillies as a vegetable, not a spice. Meet Bhutan's beloved staple.
Bhutan Introduces Crypto Payments for Tourists
Paying for flights, visas and hotels with cryptocurrency in the Dragon Kingdom.
Living with Locals — Homestay Experience
Wood smoke, butter tea and the warmth of a Bhutanese farmhouse.
Information on Flights to Bhutan
Airlines, routes and the famous landing at Paro.
Bhutan's Flavours & Culinary Traditions
Red rice, buckwheat, yak cheese and butter tea: a taste of the Dragon Kingdom.
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