Homestays ready for guests

There is a buzz in the Zangmo Village Homestay in Ngyenphey, Phobjikha. From afar comes the whirring of chainsaw.

The family is constructing a new toilet and bathroom next to the small lobby.

Norbuling finally gets water

Norbuling translates roughly to ‘The Land of Jewels’. It is in...

Snake and boar rivers of Phobjikha

Two rivers, Gaychhu and Nakeychhu, glide through the middle of Phobjikha. And...

Breaking barriers with forge and fire

Gangzur, Dagana—It is very hot. But the heat does not bother...

NCHM strives for accurate weather predictions and to improve early warning systems

Bhutan has about 700 glacial lakes. The earth’s rising temperature means...

Barshong Dzong

After a bumpy and tiring ride through a precarious Naro gewog...

Cut off for 20 days

Here, in the three gewogs of Lhamoidzingkha, Dagana monsoon brings more...

Dechen Wangmo, the Bhutanese woman cricketer

It was a magical performance. Dechen Wangmo, 29, from Samtse hit an...

Jangsa river threatens settlements

As the swollen Jangsa river rolls down with heavy debris at...

Barnyard Bhutan: A safe haven for stray and abandoned animals

With his dark eyes reflecting peace and excitement, a big black...

Celebrating the life of Japan Saab

Agur Camp, Panbang, Zhemgang. Temperature reads 37°C. The whole Zhemgang has...

Hordung Zam—connecting Nichula

Hordung Zam, Nichula: Within 30 minutes, two bikes, goats, and a...

A wealth of plant information in NBC’s herbarium

Walk into the National Herbarium in Serbithang, Thimphu, and you could...

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