History of Bhutan
Bhutan’s early history remains shrouded in mystery but ancient stone implements and tools suggest the area could have been inhabited as early 2000 BC. Some historians theorise a more recent prehistoric period when the region was known as Lhomon (southern darkness) or Monyul (land of the Monpas) before the advent of Buddhism.…
Bhutan and its Ecology
Bhutan is one of the ecological wonders of the world. Located in the eastern Himalayas, it straddles the Indo-Malayan realm, which consists of lowland forests of South and Southeast Asia, and the Pale-artic realm consisting of conifer forests and alpine meadows of northern Asia and Europe.…
Culture of Bhutan
Bhutan has a distinct culture shaped by an ancient Buddhist heritage, centuries of isolation enabled by extreme geography, rugged mountain terrain and a small population with deeply held spiritual beliefs Bhutan’s culture can be seen in the architecture, dress, textiles, ..…
Art & Craft of Bhutan
With major influences drawn from Tibet local art and craft have, over the centuries, acquired a distinctive style that gives it a unique Bhutanese character. The best example is the imposing fortresses or Dzongs that display a sense of harmony with nature. These fortresses, many of them built in the 17th century, function, …
Bhutan & its People
Bhutan has a population of a little more than 700,000 of which two thirds are farmers cultivating grains and crops and rearing livestock for meat and dairy products. Although a very small country, there are at least 19 spoken languages in Bhutan, …
Bhutan Climate Zone
Bhutan experiences four seasons but its climate can vary suddenly because of the extremely hilly and mountainous topography.Along the southern foothills, adjoining the Indian plains, the climate is hot and humid for most part of the year and cool and pleasant in winter.In the central valleys, spring and autumn is warm bordering on hot but winters can get biting cold and summers see…
