Red robes, white silence
Bhutanese monks wrapped in contemplation as snowfall blesses the highland hush. ...
Grace in flight
Black-necked cranes return to Phobjikha, where wetlands whisper ancient welcomes. ...
Through mist and milestones
Bhutan’s AH48 winds past Damchu, carving paths of progress into mountain calm." The milestone and reflective markers not only guide the way, but hint at Bhutan’s careful balance between infrastructure and environmental reverence. ...
Perched in the misty highlands of Merak, Jomo Kungkhar stands as a sacred sentinel
The revered abode of Aum Jomo, the powerful guardian goddess of the Brokpa people. Every year, pilgrims ascend its slopes with devotion, offering khadar scarves and heartfelt prayers to seek her blessings, protection, and spiritual guidance. This mountain, steeped in myth and reverence, remains the spiritual heart of the highland community. ...
Sacred bonds sealed in silk
Koffering at Jomo Kungkhar, where mountain spirits and human devotion entwine." The act of presenting a khadar—a ceremonial scarf—often signifies blessings, reverence, and respectful intent, and in a place like Jomo Kungkhar, it’s layered with local spiritual resonance and landscape symbolism. ...