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Druk Asia Private Limited
images/druk-asia-placeholder.jpgOperating from January 2010, Druk Asia Private Limited will be the sole representative of Royal Bhutan Airlines in Singapore.
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Royal Bhutan Airlines
images/drukair-planes-350-900.jpgThe Royal Bhutan Airlines (DrukAir), is the national carrier of the Royal Government of Bhutan, operating to seven cities in six countries. Since 2006, DrukAir operates two Airbus A319.
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Taktsang, Paro
images/taktsang-paro-bhutan.jpgBuilt amazingly on a cliff, it brings pride to the Bhutanese about the work of their ancestors. It is said that Guru Rinpoche arrived here on the back of a tigress and meditated at this monastery and hence it is called Tiger's Nest. This site has been recognised as most sacred and visited by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal in 1646 and now visited by all Bhutanese at least once in their lifetime. Built in 1692, it caught fire on 19 APril 1998, that damaged the main structure of the building and some religious contents. The monastery was restored to its former glory in 2005. On a sunny day please do remember to carry sunscreen, water, walking stick and a hat. Once you reach the monastery, please do not forget to have a peep at the tiger's nest. It is usually led into by a small door.
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Tashichho Dzong
images/Tashichoedzong-Thimphu.jpgTashichho Dzong is also known as fortress of the glorious religion, initially erected in 1702 by Sherab Wangchuk, the 13th Desi and later in 1955 after moving the capital to Thimphu from Punakha, this dzong was redesigned and sections were rebuilt. Tashichho dzong houses the main secretariat building and the central monk body. It is open to visitors during Thimphu Tshechu, after office hours and when the monk body moves to Punakha in the winter months.
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Dochula Pass
images/Dochula-Pass-Bhutan.jpgLa in Bhutanese means pass. There are 108 chortens called Druk Wangyel Chorten,with colourful prayer flags surrounding the area. THese chortens were built to honour His Majesty the 4rh Druk Gyalpo and his people for their victory in the war fought in the southern region of Bhutan in 2003 and for the benefit of all sentient beings.
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Punakha Dzong
images/punakha-dzong-bhutan.jpgPunakha Dzong was built in 1637, it was named the Pungthang Dechen Phodrang (Palace of Great happiness), it was the capital of Bhutan until 1955. The dzong is beautifully located in between the two rivers called Pho (male) and Mo (female) chhu (river). The establishment of the Wangchuk dynasty on 17th December, 1907 took place here and the first National Assembly was also held in the dzong in 1953. Punakha dzong continues to be the winter residence of the Je Khenpo (Chief Abbot) and the central monk body. The dzong is also surrounded with many stories and myths.
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Jakar Dzong
images/bumthang-jakka-bhutan.jpgJakar Dzong built on a ridge overlooks the Bumthang valley. Inside the dzong remains the tunnel which was used to fetch water during wartime. It is believed that Lam Ngagi Wangchuk has chosen a site for the construction of a dzong in the lower valley of Chokor and while performing a ritual. a white bird flew out of the site and landed on the place where the current Jakar Dzong is built. Considering this as an auspicious sign, a small dzong was built and named Jakar. Ja means bird and kar means white. Later in 1646, Choegyal Minjur Tempa enlarged the dzong.
