All Bhutan Information
We are delighted to share our June Calendar, which features a photograph of His Royal Highness The Gyalsey in Punakha. The enthusiasm with which our monthly calendars are received is always heartening. We know that seeing His Royal Highness grow up so quickly brings you special happiness, so we hope our June calendar brightens up your month.
[Read more…] about Bhutanese Desktop Calendar (June 2019)
This month’s calendar is a tribute to His Majesty the Third Druk Gyalpo, Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, who was born on May 2nd, 1928.
His Majesty is known as the Architect of Modern Bhutan- after years of isolation while the world went through wars and conflict, Bhutan finally began to open its doors to the outside world, and the foundations for modern Bhutan were laid down.
[Read more…] about Bhutanese Desktop Calendar (May 2019)
Gongzim Ugyen Dorji, a diplomat with powerful negotiations skill was someone who never saw violence as an option rather chose to mediate.
He was a simple man born to Kazi Shaba Punchung and Tsherim a farmer’s daughter from Tsento in upper Paro in 1855.
[Read more…] about The First Chief Minister of Bhutan 1907
Looking out of the main entrance of Tashichhodzong:
Tashichhodzong is the administrative centre of Bhutan, with the Golden Throne Room, government offices, and the central monk body housed within its walls.
[Read more…] about Bhutanese Desktop Calendar (April 2019)
March calendar features this very special photograph of His Majesty The King, Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen, Her Majesty the Royal Grandmother, and His Royal Highness The Gyalsey, during Losar (5th of February 2019)
[Read more…] about Bhutanese Desktop Calendar (March 2019)
Jaga Tarshi, widely known as Jaga Darshi (Flagpole) because of his height (7 Feet 2 inches) is known for being the fastest and most famous messenger in Bhutan. He was capable of covering a distance of over 200 km in a single day with just a pair of ‘tebtem’ or cowhide sandals in those days.
[Read more…] about Jaga Tarshi (Mail Runner)