Attending festivals in Bhutan might just be the most stirring cultural event you will see. See the mask dance of Bhutan, full of color, outrageous masks an| Compass & Fork
The October 2025 rains (see previous blog) were among the most intense to strike Eastern Nepal, the Darjeeling Himalayas, and Bhutan in rece...| savethehills.blogspot.com
In a major scary incident, the Tala Dam on Wangchhu River in Chukha district of south Bhutan has overtopped for the first time ever, on Oct 5 following unprecedented rainfall in western Bhutan, prompting flood warnings for downstream areas in India’s north Bengal. Bhutan’s NCHM confirmed that DGPC reported that the dam gates failed to… Continue reading Oct 2025: Bhutan’s Tala Dam Overtopped| SANDRP
Get to know some of the surprising legal quirks of lesser known countries travelers are now discovering.| Global Rescue
A couple of weeks ago some photos appeared online advertising the line-up of confirmed guests for the upcoming Global Peace prayer festival in Thimphu, Bhutan (November 4th-11th) . It is fortunate to have realised Buddhist masters with pure lineages, such as HE 12th Tai Situpa and Gyaltsab Rinpoche, to join together and have Buddhist event… Continue reading “Pictures speak a thousand words”: All-male guest line-up photos for Bhutanese Global Peace Prayer Festival| Dakini Translations and Publications མཁའ་འགྲོ་མའི་...
Very heavy rainfall across Nepal, NE. India and Bhutan has triggered landslides that have killed at least 60 people.| Eos
History and harmony: a poem by the Je Khenpo highlighting a symbol of enduring spiritual unity between India and Bhutan| Tea House
Planning to visit Bhutan in October? Enjoy gleaming skies, cozily cool temperatures, bright festivals, and stunning mountain views. Discover why October is ideal for tourists.| Visa Updates, Immigration News & Travel Tips | OneVasco Blog
Over 40 participants from key national government agencies, ministries, financial institutions, civil society, the private sector, and academia convened at the Tashi Yid-Wong Grand in Thimphu, Bhutan, on July 16 and 17 for a Consultation, Data Validation, and Capacity Building Workshop on Carbon Market Readiness. The event aimed to foster inclusive, multi-sectoral dialogue; validate essential data for carbon market readiness; and build the capacity of stakeholders across sectors—laying the ...| CVFV20.Org
The naming after white men of plants from remote parts of the world has now come to be seen as reprehensible, so it’s time to ‘fess up’. Two plants bear my name, but both came about when a genus was subsumed into an earlier one, followed by the application of a nomenclatural rule that disallows the| Botanics Stories
Every trip into the wild is a learning experience for me. There are so many new species, so many new experiences. But one hard earned lesson is not to ignore common species like this Oriental turtl…| Don't hold your breath
Bhutan is often painted (much like Tibet) as a kind of Buddhist utopia where everyone prays and is really happy. I mean ,they even measure Gross Domestic| Young Pioneer Tours
Keith’s note: The Foreign Minister of Bhutan and his entourage made a “courtesy visit” to NASA HQ on Wednesday. NASA only posted a few pictures. Why was the Foreign Minister of Bhutan visiting NASA? Did Bill Nelson talk about Artemis Accords with him? Perhaps issues associated with Himalayan climate change? China? A personal interest in space by Bhutan? Of course NASA Public Affairs and the Office of International and Interagency […] The post Bhutan Makes A Semi-Stealthy Visit To NASA...| News Archives - NASA Watch
Want to visit Bhutan with your family? The Bhutan Family Tour Packages offers a perfect combination of refreshment and adventure.| Himalayan Glacier
Explore legendary Bhutan Snowman Trek, a challenging high-altitude trek through remote Himalayan landscapes passing over 11 mountain peaks.| Himalayan Glacier
Planning a trip to Bhutan? Discover the cost breakdown for flights, visas, accommodations, meals, and activities to budget your Bhutan trip.| Himalayan Glacier
Manjeet Dhakal The coronavirus pandemic adds yet another shock to the multiple challenges that more than a billion people living in the Least Developed Countries (LDCs) already face in day-to-day life. It is much more than a health crisis. It has the potential to create devastating health, social, economic and environmental crises that will leave [...]| LDC Climate Change
By Sonam P. Wangdi Earth Day 2020 and we are living amidst two global crises. We face a pandemic and a changing climate, both with devastating and far reaching impacts. Both disproportionately impacting the poor and vulnerable, and magnifying existing challenges. The theme for Earth Day is climate action, recognizing that climate change presents a [...]| LDC Climate Change
By Sonam P. Wangdi Nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas, surrounded by wispy clouds and ancient forests that go on for miles, there lies my home country of the Kingdom of Bhutan. A small, pristine oasis of only 800,000 people, well known for its Gross National Happiness Index, Bhutan ranks highly in economic freedom, [...]| LDC Climate Change
Tenzin Wangmo and Manjeet Dhakal Rules alone will not get us anywhere; we need urgent and more ambitious climate action 2019 will be a critical year for carrying forward the momentum on climate action generated last year through COP24, the Talanoa Dialogue and the IPCC Special Report on Global Warming of 1.5°C (1.5°C Special Report). [...]| LDC Climate Change
If you want to travel to Bhutan, get ready for a peaceful, beautiful trip! Here's what you actually need to know about Bhutan travel.| Adventurous Kate
Planning the perfect trip to Bhutan - complete with a detailed guide and itinerary for Thimphu, Punakha, and Paro taking you to Tiger's Nest hike| Bruised Passports
Lion’s Roar published a short piece (with lots of pictures on) in March on French street artist Invader’s work throughout Bhutan, painting and building Buddhist images in his bitmap sty…| Buddhist Art News
Bhutan phallus art. The sacred Bhutanese phallus, the phallus village and temple. The history and symbolism of Phallic art in Bhutan. Photos.| World Travel Family