Bhutan

Bhutan Food and Culture
Bhutan, the land of Thunder Dragon is situated on the southeast slope of the Himalayas. The Bhutanese civilization dates back to 2000 B.C, read on to know about its rich culture.

Bhutan : Land of the Thunder Dragon
This is one of the few countries that would go to any extent to maintain its ancient culture and breathtaking beauty. One of the most exotic lands in the world nestled within the Himalayas.

Bhutan Sightseeing Tour
Bhutan Traveling offers details about Mongar town, temple tour to Chimi Lhakhang, National Museum in Ta Dzong, Taktsang Monasteries, wildlife tour to Bomdeling wildlife sanctuary and lot more.

Bhutan Trekking
Bhutan adventure travel providing scope to discover popular trekking routes in Bhutan, following attractions of gompas, camping, monasteries, wild flora and fauna in trekking locations

Adventure Tour to Bhutan
Information about the adventure tour to Bhutan and the adventure activities to be explored in the Himalayas of Bhutan like Trekking in Druk Path Trek, Jumolhari Mountain Trek, Biking and White Water Rafting,

Bhutan's New Monarch
Himalayan nation crown Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuk as their fifth king in a flamboyant ceremony

Bhutan Crowns New King
People in the small Himalayan nation embark on three days of festivities to celebrate their new monarch

Voters Flock to Gross National Happiness
Landslide victory for DPT in first ever elections in independent Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan

Bhutan - A Noble Experiment
Bhutan, right now, is in the throes of a noble experiment. It is trying to establish a democracy within its borders. What is remarkable is that this move towards democracy has been initiated by the ruling monarch himself.

Bhutanese Refugees in Nepal
Between 1989 and 1993 more than 95,000 Lhotshampas (Bhutanese Nepali-speaking Hindus of Nepali origin who live(d) in the southern plains of Bhutan)...

King to Step Down and Hand Over to Son
The monarch of the tiny Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan announced yesterday that he would step down as ruler in 2008 and hold the country's first national elections for parliament.

Tibetan Poachers Target Bhutan's 'miracle' Fungus
Surge in demand for traditional Chinese medicine threatens national park.

Bhutan's King Brings in Party Democracy
The king of the Himalayan state of Bhutan announced the end of a century of absolute royal rule yesterday with the publication of a draft constitution to establish a multiparty democracy.

Bhutan King Leads Army Into Battle
Bhutan has launched a military campaign against thousands of Indian rebels who have been sheltering in the Himalayan kingdom for more than a decade. King Jigme Singye Wangchuk has led his troops into battle in the first military conflict fought by the small nation since the British left...

Fast Forward Into Trouble
Four years ago, Bhutan, the fabled Himalayan Shangri-la, became the last nation on earth to introduce television. Suddenly a culture, barely changed in centuries, was bombarded by 46 cable channels. And all too soon came Bhutan's first crime wave - murder, fraud, drug offences. Cathy Scott-Clark and Adrian Levy report from a country crash-landing in the 21st century.

A window on the world
It has been a big week for international diplomacy in Bhutan. The tiny mountainous kingdom proudly announced that it had formalised diplomatic ties with Australia and Singapore, upping the number of countries with which it maintains relations to 21. This was front-page news in Bhutan, even if media interest was not reciprocated by their new partners.

Minister of sponsored walks
The tiny Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan is facing a medical crisis - but its health minister has a plan. He wants to set up a British-style NHS, and to raise the $25m he needs for it he is going on a sponsored walk. Luke Harding talks to him.

Bhutan Scores Worst Cup Victory
Brazil and Bhutan are unlikely partners in the international football limelight, but while the South Americans won the World Cup final yesterday, the tiny Asian nation also had a notable victory to celebrate.