Bhutan

Last Days of the Tiger Leaping Gorge?

Anonymous — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 04:54:11 +0000

Deep in Yunnan Province, at the foot of the Himalayas, the Yangtze River (here known as the Yellow Sands), carves the deepest gorge in the world between Jade Dragon Snow Mountain (5,596m) and Haba Xueshan Mountain. However, Tiger Leaping Gorge, one of the greatest treks in China, is under threat. If you haven’t visited this place of great natural beauty and high adventure, come see it before it is changed forever.

The Mountain Trails

Anonymous — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 12:16:13 +0000

Part I – Embarking on an unfamiliar territory… Adventure really did not begin at the crack of dawn. I was unsure. This would be the first time in four years I’d be on my...

Film Review: Little Buddha

Anonymous — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 23:17:28 +0000

In this film adaptation of a true story, a Tibetan Buddhist lama's search for the reincarnation of his former teacher leads him to Seattle, and then back to Bhutan for the verification process of three children, one of whom he believes could be "The One".

Recipe: Thukpa

Anonymous — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 17:55:59 +0000

Thukpa is popular throughout all the Himalayan countries, and there are as many preparations as there are cooks who make it. The best thing is that Thukpa may be made with or without meat, and may include any number of vegetables.

Kailash Pilgrimage Journal - Day 4

Anonymous — Wed, 28 May 2003 03:44:26 +0000

1st pass, after Simikot We flew from sea level to Simikot at 9,500 feet, and started walking -- up. Amazing, how quickly it all comes back: the agony, first. The slow, panting ascent on astonished,...

A Call for Chopsticks

Anonymous — Sun, 01 May 2005 23:41:07 +0000

As an ongoing motif in my new ThingsAsian Dinner & a Movie weblog format, I want to include chopsticks in all my photos. However, since I live in a small city in California with no Asian markets or...

Film Review: Black Narcissus

Anonymous — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 10:18:50 +0000

Based on the novel by Rumer Godden, Black Narcissus tells the story of a cloister of nuns from the Convent of the Order of the Servants of Mary, who travel to the Himalayas to establish an Anglican missionary school and medical clinic at the Palace of Mopu.

The Himalayan Yeti -- Believe what you will

Anonymous — Sat, 16 Nov 2002 08:32:31 +0000

1913: A Chinese hunting party captured an apelike creature that their Tibetan loaders identified as the Himalayan snowman. The creature, severely wounded in the tussle, was held captive in a cage in...

Landscapes of Bhutan

Anonymous — Wed, 17 Dec 2003 03:44:31 +0000

A story told with photos.

Film Review: Travellers and Magicians

Anonymous — Wed, 31 Jan 2007 17:44:42 +0000

Travellers and Magicians is an excellent portrait of Bhutanese life and culture, with its lush and lofty landscape as a backdrop, overlaid with the mystical music of composer David Hykes. The story is sweet and simple, and the message is unobfuscated: The grass isn't always greener in dreamland.

Bhutan bucks regional trend in attitude to women

Anonymous — Sat, 16 Nov 2002 05:07:32 +0000

In the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan, which only recently opened its doors to the modern world, women own land and inherit property, are often the family decision-makers and are even flocking to enter...

Bhutanese Lama's new movie

Anonymous — Tue, 22 Jul 2003 02:35:10 +0000

The silence of the lama has proved short-lived -- Bhutanese spiritual leader-turned film director Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse Rinpoche, who won international acclaim in 2000 with his movie " The Cup ",...

'Travellers and Magicians' Bhutanese Recipes and Photos

Anonymous — Wed, 31 Jan 2007 18:49:54 +0000

This Bhutanese menu features Momo dumplings filled with ground yak, a brilliant pickled red cabbage salad, Jasha Maroo, a spicy chicken stew, and individual apple blackberry tarts for desser

Recipe: Ema Datshi

Anonymous — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 23:07:00 +0000

This Bhutanese dish is commonly served with red rice. However, since it is much like a peppery goat cheese fondue, here, it's served with flatbread for dipping instead.

Kuru Match

Anonymous — Fri, 13 Feb 2004 04:32:46 +0000

Khuru is a darts match and it's serious competitive sport in Bhutan. We happen upon a game in the town of Paro on our first evening, by which time the players are sufficiently in high spirits, with a...