Geography and Landscape
Deep, narrow valleys with steep sides, typically formed by rivers or erosion.
gorges
A fortress or administrative building in Bhutan, often a monastery or seat of local government.
Dzong
A person's outward behavior, manner, or conduct, including their attitudes and expressions.
Demeanor
A representative or messenger sent on a diplomatic mission or mission of communication.
Emissary
Tall, pointed peaks or summits, often referring to mountain tops or sharp points in the landscape.
Pinnacles
A person who is residing in a country different from their native one, often for work or lifestyle reasons.
Ex-pat
Impossible to understand or interpret.
Incomprehensible
A formal and legally binding agreement between two or more countries or parties.
Treaty
The height of an object or point above sea level or the Earth's surface.
Altitude
The indigenous religion of Tibet and Bhutan, which is a form of shamanism, blending with elements of Buddhism over time.
Bon
Perfectly clean, flawless, or without fault, often used to describe behavior, language, or appearance.
Impeccable
The process of foreign cultural influences gradually entering and blending with or altering a native culture.
(Cultural) Infiltration
Sloped areas of land that have been converted into a series of steps for farming, often to conserve water and soil.
Terraced Fields or terraces
A traditional Bhutanese garment worn by men, a knee-length robe with a voluminous upper part.
Gho
A cheerful, pleasant, or lighthearted disposition or mood.
Good Humor
Written or documented accounts of events, often used to preserve information about past occurrences and societies.
Historical Records
A large elevated region in Central Asia, often referred to as the "Roof of the World," located to the north of the Himalayas.
Tibetan Plateau
A traditional Bhutanese garment worn by women, consisting of a brightly striped ankle-length dress.
Kira
Elegance, refinement, or a smooth, pleasing manner, often referring to behavior or physical movement.
Grace
Made stronger or more solid by uniting or combining parts into a whole.
Consolidated