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There are huge fans of Tintin and then there is me. I have read and re-read the comics multiple times, and still, it feels as if I am going on a new adventure every time I turn the page. Remarkably, Herge – the Belgian creator of Tintin – never left…

  1. KAILASH MANASAROVAR – An Inner Journey Will you be called this year to visit this holiest of all holy mountains? Will you be invited by its famous resident to make the divine trek and seek his blessings? Click here to know more.   2. ECUADOR & GALAPAGOS ISLANDS – Evolution,…

Bhutan is a Buddhist kingdom on the Himalayas’ eastern edge, known for its monasteries, fortresses (or dzongs) and dramatic landscapes that range from subtropical plains to steep mountains and valleys. The  country’s landscape ranges from lush subtropical plains in the south to the sub-alpine Himalayan mountains in the north. Bhutanese  are…

Perhaps Pharrell Williams made a trip to Bhutan before he wrote and performed his monster hit of a song, Happy. Because I’m happy… Clap along if you feel like happiness is the truth Well, that truth seems to be clear to the Government of the Kingdom of Bhutan. Because their…

We were at the ancient looking petrol pump in Wangdiphodrang town. Jigme, my friend and guide on the trip had gone to replenish his stock of Wills filters. I entered the ‘Black-necked Crane’ restaurant and ordered chicken ‘momos’ (kind of dumplings generally stuffed with pork) for breakfast. 10 minutes later I…

By Meenakshi Shankar Tucked into the lap of the mighty Himalayas, Bhutan gives you a time travelling experience. Meenakshi Shankar explores the gorgeous country – The Roof of the world’ as Bhutan is known, which took her  breath away. Its is a magical land inhabited by magical people. While a…

Albeit a little late to sit down and pen my thoughts about Bhutan, I had no one else to blame but me – simply because Bhutan, the land of the Thunder Dragons still had ‘that’ effect which had me at loss for adjectives about the place. That, and ofcourse, the…