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The national flag of Bhutan is a bicolour, diagonally divided into equal yellow and orange fields. The yellow-orange fim...
17/07/2023

The national flag of Bhutan is a bicolour, diagonally divided into equal yellow and orange fields. The yellow-orange fimbriation runs from the lower hoist to the upper fly end. The yellow half stretches from the hoist to the upper fly end, and the orange half from the fly end to the lower hoist. It has a white dragon along the fimbriation, flying towards the upper fly end. The honour point of the flag is the fimbriation along which a dragon is located, stretching equally on the yellow and orange fields. The staff ornament or finial is a norbu (jewel).

The flag of Bhutan represents strength in unity and character. The Yellow Colour signifies His Majesty as the head of state. While the Organe colour signifies the spiritual traditions of Bhutan.

The dragon at the centre signifies purity, strength and independence. The jewels in the claws of the dragon represent wealth and protection, and the dragon’s snarls symbolize the protector deities of Bhutan.

The national tree is the cypress (Cupressus torolusa). This majestic evergreen tree holds significant cultural and spiri...
06/07/2023

The national tree is the cypress (Cupressus torolusa). This majestic evergreen tree holds significant cultural and spiritual importance in Bhutanese society. With its tall stature and graceful branches, the Cypress symbolizes longevity, strength, and resilience. Found abundantly in the pristine forests of Bhutan, the Cypress provides shelter to diverse wildlife and contributes to the country's rich biodiversity. Its durable wood is highly valued and used in traditional construction and furniture-making. As a cherished national symbol, the Cypress represents Bhutan's deep connection to nature and its commitment to sustainable forest management for future generations.

The national animal of Bhutan is the Takin. It is a unique and fascinating creature that represents the country's rich b...
03/07/2023

The national animal of Bhutan is the Takin. It is a unique and fascinating creature that represents the country's rich biodiversity and cultural heritage. With its blend of goat-like features and cattle-like appearance, the Takin holds a special place in Bhutanese folklore and mythology. This robust and muscular mammal is native to the Eastern Himalayas and can be found roaming the alpine forests and mountainous regions of Bhutan. As a symbol of Bhutan's commitment to conservation and environmental stewardship, the Takin serves as a reminder of the country's deep reverence for nature and its unique wildlife.

Dragon Valley Tours at service to a group of 11 Special Single Ladies from India!Pictured with our Director of Sales & M...
16/06/2023

Dragon Valley Tours at service to a group of 11 Special Single Ladies from India!

Pictured with our Director of Sales & Marketing Yugel TR Drukland!

Situated in a deep valley along the banks of the Paro Chhu river, it is located 6 km away from Paro. The airport poses s...
12/06/2023

Situated in a deep valley along the banks of the Paro Chhu river, it is located 6 km away from Paro. The airport poses significant challenges due to the surrounding peaks, some reaching heights of 5,500 m (18,000 ft). Consequently, only eight pilots hold the certification to land at this airport.

Operations at Paro Airport are permitted solely during daylight hours, from sunrise to sunset, and under favorable visual meteorological conditions. Before 2011, Paro Airport stood as the sole airport in Bhutan. It can be accessed via the Paro-Thimphu road, located 6 km from Paro city and 54 km (34 mi; 29 nmi) from Thimphu.

Dragon Valley Tours takes utmost pleasure in joing the Nation in wishing the 68th Auspecious Birth Anniversary of Her Ma...
10/06/2023

Dragon Valley Tours takes utmost pleasure in joing the Nation in wishing the 68th Auspecious Birth Anniversary of Her Majesty the Queen Mother Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuchk for Her Majesty's longivity, good health & happiness!

Drukgyel Dzong, located in the upper part of Bhutan's Paro District, was once a fortress and Buddhist monastery. It is b...
08/06/2023

Drukgyel Dzong, located in the upper part of Bhutan's Paro District, was once a fortress and Buddhist monastery. It is believed that the dzong was constructed in 1649 by Tenzin Drukdra under the orders of Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, to commemorate their triumph over an invasion from Tibet.

During the early 1950s, a devastating fire nearly wiped out Drukgyel Dzong, leaving it in ruins.

In 2016, in honor of the birth of The Gyalsey and two other significant events—the arrival of Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal to Bhutan in 1616 AD and the birth year of Guru Rinpoche—Prime Minister Lyonchen Tshering Tobgay made an announcement. He declared that the Dzong would be reconstructed and restored to its former glory. The announcement was made and a groundbreaking ceremony took place on the day following the birth of the Prince.

And now, it is being reconstructed to it's former glory!

On this joyous occasion of Her Royal Highness Ashi Euphelma Choden Wangchuck’s 30th Birth Anniversary, the Dragon Valley...
06/06/2023

On this joyous occasion of Her Royal Highness Ashi Euphelma Choden Wangchuck’s 30th Birth Anniversary, the Dragon Valley Tours join the Nation in offering our sincere felicitations & prayers for the good health & longevity of our Princess.

The National Museum of Bhutan, located in the town of Paro in western Bhutan, is a cultural museum. It was established i...
06/06/2023

The National Museum of Bhutan, located in the town of Paro in western Bhutan, is a cultural museum. It was established in 1968, under the command of His Majesty King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, the third hereditary Monarch of Bhutan, and is housed in the renovated ancient Ta-dzong building, situated above Rinpung Dzong.

The museum was specifically designed to showcase the finest examples of Bhutanese art, including exquisite bronze statues and paintings. The construction of suitable galleries was undertaken to carefully display these works of art in a scientific and aesthetically pleasing manner.

At present, the National Museum holds an impressive collection of over 3,000 pieces of Bhutanese art, spanning more than 1,500 years of the country's cultural heritage. This extensive collection represents a remarkable fusion of the past and present, showcasing various creative traditions and disciplines. It serves as a major attraction for both local and foreign visitors.

Wishing our beautiful and humble Queen Her Majesty Queen Jetsun Pema the Happiest 33rd Birthday la 🙏
04/06/2023

Wishing our beautiful and humble Queen Her Majesty Queen Jetsun Pema the Happiest 33rd Birthday la 🙏

The Jowo Temple of Kyichu, one of Bhutan's oldest temples, was constructed in the 7th century by Tibetan Emperor Songtse...
01/06/2023

The Jowo Temple of Kyichu, one of Bhutan's oldest temples, was constructed in the 7th century by Tibetan Emperor Songtsen Gampo. It is among the 108 border taming temples built by him.

Padmasambhava visited the temple in the 8th century and is said to have hidden many spiritual treasures there. During the 12th century, the Lhapa Kagyu tradition took care of the temple, and in the 13th century, it was handed over to a descendant of Nyima, the son of Phajo Drugom Zhigpo. Pema Lingpa (1450-1521) rediscovered and restored the temple as described in Jigdral Yeshe Dorje's book on The Nyingma School of Tibetan Buddhism.

Ngawang Namgyal took over the temple in 1644. It was restored and re-consecrated from 1836 to 1838 by the 25th Je Khenpo Sherab Gyaltshen. In 1971, Queen Kesang Choden Wangchuck built the Guru Temple adjacent to the old Jowo Temple, where annual rites for Vajrasattva, Palchen Heruka, and Vajrakilaya are held for the country's well-being. The courtyard of Kyichu Lhakhang is believed to have two orange trees that bear fruit all year. The temple was constructed to subdue the Demoness (Sin Mo).

Great Buddha Dordenma is a gigantic Shakyamuni Buddha statue in the mountains of Bhutan celebrating the 60th anniversary...
25/05/2023

Great Buddha Dordenma is a gigantic Shakyamuni Buddha statue in the mountains of Bhutan celebrating the 60th anniversary of fourth King Jigme Singye Wangchuck. The statue houses over one hundred thousand smaller Buddha statues, each of which, like the Great Buddha Dordenma itself, are made of bronze and gilded in gold. The Great Buddha Dordenma is sited amidst the ruins of Kuensel Phodrang, the palace of Sherab Wangchuk, the thirteenth Druk Desi, overlooking the southern approach to Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan.

Construction began in 2006 and was planned to finish in October 2010, however construction did not conclude until 25 September 2015. The completed work is one of the largest Buddha rupas in the world, at 169 feet (52 m) and contains 100,000 8-inch-tall and 25,000 12-inch-tall gilded bronze Buddhas.

The statue was constructed at a cost of US$47 million by Aerosun Corporation of Nanjing, China, which was sponsored by Rinchen Peter Teo a Singaporean businessman. The total cost of the entire project is well over US$100 million. The interior will accommodate respectively. Names of sponsors are displayed in the meditation hall which forms the throne of the Great Buddha Dordenma.

Apart from commemorating the centennial of the Bhutanese monarchy, it fulfills two prophecies. In the twentieth century, the yogi Sonam Zangpo prophesied that a large statue of either Padmasambhava, Buddha or of a phurba would be built in the region to bestow blessings, peace and happiness on the whole world. Additionally, the statue is mentioned in the ancient terma of Guru Rinpoche, a.k.a. Padmasambhava, himself, said to date from approximately the eighth century, and recovered some 600 years ago by terton Pema Lingpa.

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