In the Bhutanese Himalayas, there are peaks higher than 7,000 metres (23,000 ft) above sea level. Gangkhar Puensum is Bhutan's highest peak and is the highest unclimbed mountain in …

Jan 3, 2026 · Bhutan, landlocked country of south-central Asia, located on the eastern ridges of the Himalayas. Historically a remote kingdom, Bhutan became less isolated in the second half …

Most Bhutanese refer to their homeland as Druk-yul, the original and still official name. Bhutan, the name given to the country by the British, is the name used for most official and …

2 days ago · Bhutan is a small, land-locked Himalayan country that completed its transition from an absolute monarchy to a constitutional monarchy in 2008. The United States does not have …

4 days ago Bhutan drops to Assessment Level 3 for Australian Education visas In what will come as bad news for Bhutanese students hoping to study in Australia, the Australian De…

Mar 10, 2025 · The Bhutanese name for Bhutan, Druk Yul, means "Land of the Thunder Dragon" and it only began to open up to outsiders in the 1970s. The Wangchuck hereditary monarchy …

Nineteen languages are spoken here, including English – the language used in the Bhutanese school system. Our peaceable Buddhist nation embodies deeply ingrained values: …

Dive into the rich Bhutanese culture and know more about their festivals, spiritual practices, traditional attire, and more in the Land of the Thunder Dragon.

Jan 9, 2026 · Bhutanese language and literature, arts and crafts, drama, music, ceremonies and events, architecture, and basic social and cultural values draw their essence from Buddhism.

Jul 24, 2025 · Bhutanese culture is heavily influenced by values that promote harmony with nature and the well-being of the community. Here are five fascinating facets of Bhutanese culture that …