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SUPER GAIN WITH A SIMPLE GESTURE

A Billionaire’s Rendezvous with Mindfulness “It was not just the yogurt,” he said with a soft smile. “It was the spirit behind it—the heart of Bhutan.” This simple yet profound statement by a billionaire visitor encapsulates the essence of Bhutan’s…

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Red List To Bucket List

A twist! Bhutan, the Himalayan kingdom known as the ‘Last Shangri-La’—celebrated for its sustainability, spirituality, and commitment to happiness—has unexpectedly landed on the USA’s draft ‘Red List’ alongside nations like Afghanistan and North Korea. Surprising? Yes. A crisis? Not necessarily. …

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Bhutan – Kingdom of Mindfulness: A Timely Guide as Thai Royalty Embarks on Historic Visit

Dorji Dradhul promoting his new book with son Myaellong Thimphu, Bhutan & Bangkok Thailand – As Bhutan prepares to welcome Their Majesties the King and Queen of Thailand for a historic first state visit, former Director General of Bhutan’s Department of…

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Bhutanese Values: A Continuation of “The Way of the Bhutanese”

The values, beliefs, and ethnic practices of the Bhutanese people have been passed down through generations, fostering a deep sense of hospitality and spirituality. These traditions are rooted in mindfulness and respect for both the spiritual and communal aspects of…

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The Way of the Bhutanese

“Dhue Nam Mejur Mee-nam Jurwa Yen!” said the Great Vajra Master called Guru Rinpoche. It literally means, it is not the time that is changing but it’s we the people who are changing constantly. Absolute truth! We, our own selves are…

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WHY MUST YOU VISIT BHUTAN? The country of happiness!

The great Aristotle said, “Happiness is the meaning and the purpose of life, the whole aim and end of human existence” If you are travelling to the country of happiness, of course you are there in search of happiness; to…

Bhutan

EMBASSIES, MISSIONS AND CONSULATES GENERAL ABROAD

Canberra, Australia: Royal Bhutanese Embassy Unit 2, 50 Geils Court, Deakin 2600, Canberra ACT. +61 (0)2 51122293Email: rbecanberra@mfa.gov.https://www.facebook.com/rbecanberrawww.mfa.gov.bt/rbecanberra bt. Bangkok, Thailand: Royal Bhutanese Embassy Concurrently accredited to Myanmar and Singapore. 375/1 Soi Ratchadanivej, Pracha – Uthit Road, Samsen nod, Huay…

Getting Around In The Country

TELEPHONE NUMBERS

Department of Tourism 17124546 Fire 110 Thimphu Traffic 111 Ambulance 112 Police 113 National Disaster 219 Bhutan Telecom 1600 Tashi Cell 7700 Druk Air – Royal Bhutan Airlines 1300 Bhutan Power Corporation 1250 Bhutan Post 129

Getting Around In The Country

BHUTAN AT A GLANCE

Area(sq.km) 38,394 Forest Cover 69.71 (Constitution mandates a minimum sixtypercent of Bhutan’s total land for all time. Arable land 7.8 % Altitude 100 m above sea level in the south to over7,500 m above sea level in the north Latitude…

Bhutan

LET’S GET TO KNOW BHUTAN

HISTORY shrouded in mystery due to lost historical records, but archaeological evidence suggests habitation as far back as 2000 BC. The recorded history begins in the 7th century AD when Tibetan King Songsten Gampo introduced Buddhism in by building monumental…

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