Bhutan News News Bhutan » History: Bhutan Toast: History of Bhutan’s spirits
In 1956, His Late Majesty the Third King envisioned a new industry that would transform the kingdom’s economy. Under this vision, the Bhutan Central Distillery was set up in Samchi, Southern Bhutan.
News Bhutan » History: : Key events in Bhutan's recent history
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Bhutan will crown its fifth king Thursday, ending a two-year wait for an auspicious date for the 28-year-old Oxford-educated King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck to don the Raven ...
News Bhutan » History: Foreign Perceptions of Bhutan
Two Portuguese Jesuits, Father Caella and Cabral, are believed to be the first westerners to enter Bhutan. In 1627, they spent several months with the Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyel, whom they described as ...
News Bhutan » History: CHRONOLOGY-Key events in Bhutan's recent history
NEW DELHI, Nov 3 (Reuters) - Bhutan will crown its fifth king on Thursday, ending a two-year wait for an auspicious date for the 28-year-old Oxford-educated King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck to don ...