Sharing the benefits of tourism with rural communities
By: Tashi TOBGAY on Wednesday, August, 29th,2018 in News. No Comments
Ecotourism, although relatively new and small, seem to be bringing significant development in the rural parts of the country. Careful regulation and promotion of ecotourism, therefore, needs to be worked so that the households can explore income-earning opportunities besides farming. At the time when villages are met with the growing issue of farmhands shortage, taking […]
New measures to improve services at Paro airport.
By: sonam on Monday, February, 20th,2017 in News. No Comments
Service: The Department of Air Transport (DAT) with the information and communications ministry will install a new taxi counter at the Paro International Airport’s arrival terminal starting next month. The decision to have a pre-paid taxi service at the only international airport in the country is based on customer feedback. DAT director Karma Wangchuk said that […]
Keeping the weaving culture alive
By: sonam on Monday, February, 13th,2017 in News. No Comments
Main story: In one of the warmest rooms inside Royal Textile Academy (RTA) in Thimphu, twenty-five young girls ranging from as young as 11 to 21 years old are learning something valuable – the art of traditional weaving. Instead of spending their time roaming around town or sitting in front of television, they are spending their […]
Archery in Bhutan
By: sithar on Monday, August, 29th,2016 in News. No Comments
In the Kingdom of Bhutan, the national sport of archery offers an entertaining spectacle for observers and requires focus, strength and stamina from the competitors. For the archers, tournaments are a means of blowing off steam while preserving their traditional culture. It’s also just good, clean fun. Source: livehappy Experience BHUTAN Differently, […]