Category: Trans Bhutan Trail

Dr. Kinley Tenzin completed his Undergraduate BSc in forestry from the University of the Philippines and his Master’s degree in Natural Resource Management from the University of Edinburgh, UK. In 2003, he was appointed as Forest Research Program Officer and

Kado Zangpo is the Director of the Department of Local Governance under the Ministry of Home and Cultural Affairs. He graduated from Sherubtse College in Khanglung, Tashigang and pursued his masters from RMIT University in Melbourne. Throughout his career as

Paro is located in the northwestern part of Bhutan. It is one of the most beautiful districts in the country with broad valleys, fresh green lands and fields. It is a place well known for growing red rice and apples

Dorji Dhradhul, Director General of Tourism Council of Bhutan (TCB) completed his bachelor’s degree in Agriculture Science from Sri Lanka and obtained a master’s degree from the UK. After working as an agriculturist at the Ministry of Agriculture and Forest

This blog from Jamyang and Tandin records their experiences on the Trans Bhutan Trail prior to national lockdown. They look forward to continuing their journey along the trail once it is safe to do so. In the meantime they share

Over the past few months, Bhutan had been successful in mitigating the risks and preventing the transmission of COVID-19. Until August 11, there was zero community spread. While the Bhutanese international borders were closed, domestically there was some semblance of

  “If you only walk on sunny days you will never reach your destination.” -Paulo Coelho, Novelist   An appropriate quote for July on the Trans Bhutan Trail (TBT) as monsoon rains fell across Bhutan. Despite wet, muddy and leechy

Trails are more about building community than about cutting a path. This has certainly been the case over the last month as hundred of unemployed tourism workers and villagers across 430km of rugged landscape have joined together to work on

In May the TBT community was joined by 28 new members. Gups (local leaders) from Gewogs (Counties) have come together in support of the trail. Each has conducted a trail assessment. In some cases work has already begun on trail

On behalf of the Trans Bhutan Trail community, we hope that you and your families are keeping well and safe during this global challenging time. Be safe and we look forward to seeing you on the trail in the not too