Homestays ready for guests
July 30th, 2022
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
July 27th, 2022
Norbuling translates roughly to ‘The Land of Jewels’. It is in...
Snake and boar rivers of Phobjikha
July 23rd, 2022
Two rivers, Gaychhu and Nakeychhu, glide through the middle of Phobjikha. And...
Breaking barriers with forge and fire
July 20th, 2022
Gangzur, Dagana—It is very hot. But the heat does not bother...
NCHM strives for accurate weather predictions and to improve early warning systems
July 16th, 2022
Bhutan has about 700 glacial lakes. The earth’s rising temperature means...
Cut off for 20 days
July 9th, 2022
Here, in the three gewogs of Lhamoidzingkha, Dagana monsoon brings more...
Dechen Wangmo, the Bhutanese woman cricketer
July 2nd, 2022
It was a magical performance. Dechen Wangmo, 29, from Samtse hit an...
Jangsa river threatens settlements
June 29th, 2022
As the swollen Jangsa river rolls down with heavy debris at...
Barnyard Bhutan: A safe haven for stray and abandoned animals
June 22nd, 2022
With his dark eyes reflecting peace and excitement, a big black...
Celebrating the life of Japan Saab
June 18th, 2022
Agur Camp, Panbang, Zhemgang. Temperature reads 37°C. The whole Zhemgang has...
Hordung Zam—connecting Nichula
June 11th, 2022
Hordung Zam, Nichula: Within 30 minutes, two bikes, goats, and a...
A wealth of plant information in NBC’s herbarium
June 8th, 2022
Walk into the National Herbarium in Serbithang, Thimphu, and you could...