Despite snowy and rainy weather forecast, I headed out to check if I can get few good pictures of the giant Buddha Dordhenma at Kuensel Phodrang in Thimphu. At almost 1ºC, it was freezing. My fingers were numb. I occasionally [...]
It was a perfect morning. I could hear morning prayers and see devotees gathering at the venue. I knew the early mornings and evenings in Gelephu is different and unique. I was greeted with this morning scene. I spent almost [...]
The day was ending. The wildlife in the Royal Manas National Park campus wasn’t as vibrant as it used to be six years ago. I was there a month early than my previous visit in 2013. I consoled myself with [...]
On 3 January 2019 evening, many expected heavy snow. Else, the next day would have been holiday. It was first snowfall of 2019. But that didn't happen. It was only a light snow. The next morning, I headed for a [...]
If you have the right passion and urge to do things that you enjoy doing, you will never feel it as your obligation. With genuine passion and interest, one can fully commit effort in making something worthwhile. Whenever I am [...]
The National Memorial Chorten in Thimphu, Bhutan was built in 1974 in memory of His Majesty the Third Druk Gyalpo Jigme Dorji Wangchuck. It is one of the prominent landmarks in Thimphu. It was consecrated by Dudjom Jigdral Yeshe Dorje. [...]
Phobjikha valley (now people there prefer to call Gangtey-Phobji valley) under under Wangdue Phodrang district is situated at about 3000m above the sea level. It is one of the the popular and largest wintering habitats of Black-necked Cranes (Grus nigricollis). People [...]
On 18 December 2018, the residents of Thimphu and other places received first snowfall of 2018. They had full day to go out and enjoy rare moments with their family, friends and loved ones. The white flakes didn't stop for [...]
Thimphu, like other Northern regions of Bhutan, received bountiful snow on 18 December 2018. It was so auspicious to experience such a day. Only the day before, on 17 December 2018, we celebrated our 111th National Day in Samtse graced [...]
Jagoe Dzong is located at Gangyul village under Lingzhi Drungkhag (sub-district). In 1224, at the age of 40, Phajo Drukgom Zhigpo left for Bhutan to carry out the prophecy of Tsangpa Gyare who has instructed Onrey Dharma Singye to let Phajo travel [...]
