Lhaki Tour & Travels

08/07/2025

Bhutan’s national women’s football team made a promising start to their AFC Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers campaign with a thrilling 3–2 win against Singapore today at the King Abdullah II Stadium in Jordan.

Left winger Yeshi Bidha set the tone early, scoring in the 2nd minute.

Dorji Edon equalised in the 67th minute after Singapore had taken the lead, before Sunita Rai sealed the win with a decisive goal in the 87th minute.

The Dragon Girls will next face Lebanon on Thursday, followed by matches against Iran on Sunday and host nation Jordan on the 16th.

Photo: Women’s Football in Bhutan

08/07/2025

In Bhutan, the journey is just as meaningful as the destination. Whether you’re winding through forested passes or crossing suspension bridges draped with prayer flags, each mile travelled reveals more than scenery, it reveals a different pace of life, where stillness is a feature, not a flaw.

08/07/2025

Eco-tourism in Bhutan isn’t a marketing pitch, it’s a national mindset. From zero traffic lights to carbon-negative policies, and from sustainable lodges to waste-free treks, this is a country where tourism protects rather than consumes. Traveling here is an act of preservation.

08/07/2025

Yes, BHIM UPI is accepted in Bhutan for payments by Indian tourists and merchants. Indian tourists can use BHIM UPI, PhonePe, and Google Pay to make payments at any merchant in Bhutan that displays the National QR code. This allows for seamless and secure digital transactions, eliminating the need for cash or currency exchange.

Here's a more detailed explanation:
How it works:
Bhutan National Bank has enabled QR codes that can accept payments from UPI-enabled mobile banking apps in India.

Convenience for Tourists:
Indian tourists can use their familiar UPI apps like BHIM, PhonePe, and Google Pay to make payments in Bhutan.

Merchant Acceptance:
All merchants in Bhutan can now accept payments from Indian tourists using BHIM UPI, PhonePe, and Google Pay through the existing National QR.

No Cash Needed:
This eliminates the need for tourists to carry cash or exchange currency.

Seamless Transactions:
The system provides a quick and secure way for Indian tourists to make payments in Bhutan.

First Country to Adopt:
Bhutan is the first country to adopt UPI standards for its QR deployment and the first country in the immediate neighborhood to accept mobile-based payments through the BHIM app.

Joint Launch:
BHIM UPI was jointly launched in Bhutan on July 13, 2021.

Future Expansion:
There are hopes that other Bhutanese banks will integrate with UPI for cross-border payments, benefiting Bhutanese travelers as well.

08/07/2025

Celebrating my 1st year on Facebook. Thank you for your continuing support. I could never have made it without you. 🙏🤗🎉

20/04/2025

Bhutanese traditional outfits and background speak volumes about our heritage and cultural roots.

15/04/2025

Gateway to heaven

15/04/2025

Have a good Tuesday

11/04/2025

08/04/2025

Gateway to Bhutan-Phuentsholing

Phuentsholing, located in southwest Bhutan, is often referred to as the "gateway to Bhutan" due to its position bordering the Indian state of West Bengal and its status as Bhutan's commercial center.

Here's a more detailed explanation:

Border Crossing:
Phuentsholing is a key entry point for travelers arriving in Bhutan by land, specifically from India.

Commercial Hub:
The town serves as a significant commercial center for Bhutan, with businesses and trade activities concentrated there.

Strategic Location:
Its location on the border with India makes it a crucial point for connecting with the outside world.

Other entry point:
There is another entry point in the east at Samdrup Jongkhar

07/04/2025

Sighting a red panda is considered lucky in Bhutan

In Bhutan, spotting a red panda is not just rare—it’s also seen as a sign of good luck. Locals believe the red panda was a monk in its past life, and its reddish coat is said to resemble the colour of a monk’s robe.

These shy animals live in high-altitude forests and mostly eat bamboo, but they also feed on fruits, roots, acorns, and lichens. Although difficult to spot, red pandas have been recorded in 17 districts across Bhutan, including protected areas and biological corridors.

Red pandas are classified as endangered, with fewer than 10,000 believed to be left in the wild. In Bhutan, their main threats come from habitat loss due to development, livestock grazing, and the collection of forest products. Climate change and illegal trade are also risks.

Bhutan’s Department of Tourism, through its ecotourism project ‘Mainstreaming Biodiversity Conservation into the Tourism Industry in Bhutan,’ is working to protect red panda habitats. Visitors can support this effort by choosing experiences that are respectful of local wildlife and the environment.

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