Bhutan Geographic Explorer

27/12/2021

Southern foothills

14/04/2020

Goodmorning. Maintain hygiene and stay safe.
mountains base

06/04/2020

The High Altitude Wetlands are of great importance to the people living in high altitude because they provide livelihood and are considered sacred. Pasturelands fringing the wetlands are used for grazing livestock, and have also been identified as the home of several rare endemic species of birds, medicinal plants and mammals.

In addition, these wetlands play an important role in the hydrological regime of continous flow of mighty rivers systems into hydropower plants generating sustainable green economy.
P.C. Bhutan Helicopter Services

06/04/2020

Bhutan is physically green with 72% of land cover under forests; and mentally green which indicates highly peaceful

92 countries deteriorated whilst 71 countries improved between 2016 and 2017 – the worst result in the last four years.

04/04/2020

Traditional weaving- Knowing the basic requirements.

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28/03/2020

Junonia iphita, the chocolate pansy or chocolate soldier.
Western Bhutan
21.3.2020

26/03/2020

Stunning Rear-View of Dochula Pass.
Dochula Pass is 3100 meters high mountain pass between Thimphu ( capital city) and Punakha. The pass offers an amazing 360-degree panoramic view of the Himalayas on a clear day. 108 memorial stupas known as “Druk Wangyal Chortens” were built on the pass in the memory of the 108 Bhutanese soldiers who were killed in the 2003 battle against Indian rebels during the first ever operation “Operation all Clear” conducted by the Royal Bhutan Army.

26/03/2020

About the flags-Lungdhar ( flags hoisted to bring more fortune)
Lungdhars are the prayer flags raised on wooden poles or flung on ropes, in different color. Very common in Bhutan, the flags can be either white or in colors, carry symbol of Lungta, the wind horse.
The wind horse is a traditional symbol that is believed to increases fortune of people. The Horse in the center surrounded by four animals: Tiger, Lion, Garuda and Dragon. According to astrology, humans and their consciousness are linked with Five Elements. Five elements are Wood, Fire, Earth, Iron and Water and represented by different colors (Wood: Green; Fire: Red; Earth: Yellow; Iron: White and Water: Blue)
Therefore, the colors are chosen according to the individual’s Element. But it’s not really necessary. As long as the flag carries the wind horse, the purpose will be served.
Official delegations from Central Washington University(CWU) kindly hoisted the flags at nature center to bring more fortune for the people of Bhutan and US, prosper the linkages on research and education between two institutions.

26/03/2020

Pinus roxburghii, commonly known as chir pine or longleaf Indian pine.Most dominant tree species of Bhutan dry valleys.
Uses: Carpet the ground floor during celebrations, cattle bedding, timber and firewood.
26.3.2020

26/03/2020

Quercus griffithii(Oak), SisiShing in Dzongkha- a tree of multiple and season-based uses: Firewood in Winter; Fodder in Spring ;Shade in Summer and leaf litter in Autumn.

26.3.2020

25/03/2020

The rock dove, rock pigeon, or common pigeon(Columba livia). Courtship time
Samdingkha
Punakha
20.3.2020

20/03/2020

World Sparrow Day 2020: Theme

World Sparrow Day is celebrated on 20 March every year in many countries around the world. Every year celebration is organised according to the theme. The theme for World Sparrow Day is "I LOVE Sparrows"and is pictured like " I ♥ Sparrows". On this important day, Counted 9 sparrows living harmoniously in and around us.
Eurasian Tree Sparrow
Samdingkha

Happy to be part of it

20/03/2020

The scarlet minivet (Pericrocotus speciosus). Morphologically, male bird has scarlet to orange with black upper parts, the females are usually yellow with greyish olive upper parts.

20/03/2020

Quick Photography Cheat Sheet
If you want or anyone has come to you for advice on how to take better photos, here's a quick photography cheat sheet that you can share with them. Be good photographer and best Bhutan Geographic Explorer. Best exploring!