With its pristine natural environment, Bhutan, many say, is one of the best trekking locations in the world; but, for growing number of visitors, the kingdom is seen more as a cultural destination.

Tour operators said, while the same minimum daily tariff of USD 250 and 200 during the high and lean season applied for both cultural and trekking tourists, selling cultural tour packages was easier.

This, according to tour operators, is largely attributed to the visitors’ profile,…

Coinciding with the first anniversary of the Royal Wedding, His Holiness the Je Khenpo offered Yangbum to His Majesty the King today.

His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo and the members of the royal family were also present during the occasion.

Earlier in the morning, the Prime Minister, cabinet ministers and senior government officials also paid their respects to His Majesty the King and the Gyaltsuen.

In keeping with His Majesty’s wishes, no national…

For the first time, a Chinese couple from Shanghai got married in a traditional Bhutanese way at Chimi Lhakhang in Punakha.

Alex and Angela, decided to celebrate their wedding again in Bhutan, even though the couple was officially married in China in 2008 .

Both of them are from Shanghai.

The couple said they feel honored to be able to get married in Bhutan. Both of them described their wedding as an unforgettable moment of their lives.

The couple’s family members…