The visitor returns not just with the jewel-like beauty of the country imprinted on the mind, the body rejuvenated by hot stone massages, but also with the captivating stories and myths that are built ...

There are several factors behind the decline of the traditional wedding dress, including financial pressures and growth in the culture of individualism.

Agriculture has long been the backbone of Bhutan’s economy. To meet the sector’s evolving needs, the government is focusing on accelerating commercialisation, enhancing food and nutrition security, ...

The Queen of Bhutan, 34, who has been dubbed the Kate Middleton of the Himalayas, greeted a group of schoolchildren at Lingkana Palace in Thimphu, the nation's capital, on January 2.

You can wear their traditional dress, do their local dance, shoot an arrow and do many more. The vibrant traditions of Bhutan come to life, offering a glimpse into the country’s rich history.

Bhutan’s Traditional Dress: A Daily Affair One of the first things that stuck me was the national dress. Unlike in India, where people wear traditional attire mostly for festivals or special ...

“Just as Bhutan is dedicated to preserving traditional clothing like the gho and kira, worn by men and women, it is also committed to preserving its culinary heritage,” explained our local guide, ...

Just call her Princess Katniss - in a long Kira skirt! Princess Kate took part in Bhutan's national game of archery on her and Prince William 's first day in the Himalayan nation. Kate and William ...

Princess Kate Goes Katniss in a Traditional Kira - Find Out if She Hit Her Mark! Just call her Princess Katniss - in a long Kira skirt! Princess Kate took part in Bhutan's national game of archery on ...

A day’s travel along the road lies Khoma, famous for its production of kishuthara, a type of patterned silk kira (the long skirt that forms part of the national dress worn by Bhutanese women ...