Starting early November until yesterday, a total of 422 black-necked cranes (grus nigricollis) have arrived at their winter grounds in Bhutan. At 340, Phobjikha has recorded the highest number cranes, the black-necked crane visitor centre’s manager, Santa Lal Gajmer said. In Bumdeling, 60 cranes have …
Author: jigmetsering
Big lessons on climate change from a small country
The mountain kingdom of Bhutan may not seem an obvious place to look for lessons on addressing climate change. But on a recent visit here I was impressed with how much this small country has achieved and also with its ambition. Bhutan has much to …
Bhutan – Flora & Fauna
Bhutan is one of the last remaining biodiversity hotspots in the world, forest cover has now increased to over 72% of the country, with 60% of the country under protection. The array of flora and fauna available in Bhutan is unparalleled due to conservation and …
His Majesty The King’s address to the nation on November 11, 2015
Address: Today, we come together as a nation to celebrate a special day of national pride and jubilation– an occasion to reflect on our past achievements, take stock of our present responsibilities, and pledge our efforts in planning for our bright future. The tranquil peace, …
Tribute to His Majesty, the 4th King of Bhutan on his 60th Birth Anniversary (11 November 2015)
A prophecy was made a long time ago that one day a Prince would be born in the Female Sheep Year and he would bring unprecedented peace and happiness to the Bhutanese people. This prophesy came to pass when on 11th November 1955 a Royal …
Sustainable City: Thimphu, Kingdom of Bhutan
An article I had written on how we can make Thimphu City, the Capital of Bhutan sustainable. Please feel free to send me your comments at [email protected] This article was published in the Green Economics Methodology, published by The Green Economics Institute (GEI) Introduction The …
Inspiring Bhutan
Compilation of Inspiring travel Quotes to motive you to get moving…
Visit to Bhutan in October 2015
Few wonderful pictures of our friends visit to Bhutan in October 2015 & … my Yoga Guru ð At Nagsel Hotel, Paro At the Tigers Nest Breakfast at Nagsel, Paro With Monk Dorji Our guest with a Bhutanese lady Bhutanese lady in her house courtyard …
Gross National Happiness
Vision of Gross National Happiness by His Majesty the King of Bhutan Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck Compiled by Jigme T. Tsering
The Best Places to Visit in Bhutan for Amazing Photographs
Amazing article by my friend Joseph Kiely on “the best places to visit in Bhutan for Amazing photographs”.
Joseph is a Travel Escape Artist – escapes because he leaves everyday life behind to travel the world and artist as he has mastered the “art” of escaping from the everyday.
Joseph has travelled across Bhutan from West to the East (starting in Paro, Bhutan). His article recommends best sites to visit for taking exquisite photographs.