Despite its limited number of tourists and lack of crowds, Bhutan has several spectacular boutique lodges with a strong sense ...

A monk on his way to Tiger’s Nest Monastery © Angelo Pennetta Bhutanese folklore maintains that in order to be happy, one ...

Across India, numerous Hanuman temples draw devotees seeking courage, power, and solace. From Varanasi's Sankat Mochan Temple to Shimla's Jakhu Temple with its towering Hanuman statue, these ...

A UNESCO World Heritage site, this ancient temple is located by the sea and dedicated to Lord Shiva. Situated at the southern tip of India, it is dedicated to Goddess Kanya Kumari, representing divine ...

Renowned Indian educationist Arun Kapur, who set up schools in India, Bhutan and Oman, has been conferred the ‘Bura Marp’ (red scarf) and ‘Patang’ (ceremonial sword) by Bhutan’s King ...

Bhutan is comprised of a mosaic of different peoples who continue to live in valleys isolated from one another and the outside world by formidable mountain passes. Differing ethnic groups are also ...

Key temples include Kal Bhairav Nath Temple, famous for liquor offerings; Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, noted for its sealed vaults; and Kamakhya Devi Temple, revered for tantric rituals.