Bhutan - A journey to the unknown south | DW Documentary

[@rajithalakmal8369]

I think this young dentist deserves his own documentary! Hats off to him!

[@ahmednadir1766]

Bhutan chased away so many nepali Hindus 😂

[@helenmarjoram5198]

​@ahmednadir1766 what does that have to do with the comment you're replying to?

[@puspaghalley1998]

He changed my life. I’m in New York because of his support and undying faith in me

[@Bhutan.mountain.dentist]

34:32 Thank you DW for featuring our small initiative 😊.

[@M_maNs0uR8o]

Luv ur work blesses

[@MrGustavoselem]

What an amazing work you guys do

[@DWDocumentary]

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[@abejitasqueaks]

you're awesome. i feared the dentist for most of my life..education about dental health is so important!

[@pendragon6207]

@bhutandentist1064 I'm absolutely amazed by your work, thanks for making the world a better place.

[@sisirsuberi9436]

Thank you, DW for showcasing Eastern and Southern Bhutan which are really overlooked compared to the rest of the country. As a Southern Bhutanese myself, this documentary really made me happy😊 Proud to be a Bhutanese 🇧🇹

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[@janbezziemi4162]

50 % of Bhutan's territory is covered by National Parks!!!! That is better than in Costa Rica!!!! I am very impressed!!!! This is an example to be followed by the whole World!!!! Greetings from Poland to The People of Bhutan!!! And great thanks to DW for making such an interesting doc!!!

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[@Kakashi-qz7ri]

I'm from Kolkata India, I travelled to Bhutan twice, all I can say is Bhutanese people are very kind and polite, much more than the Japanese. Lot's of love to my all Bhutanese brothers and sisters you all have good soul and a beautiful country to live. I wish to visit your place once more

[@dechenwangdi312]

Thank u for the sweet words .. plz visit Bhutan again la..

[@lalengzuala]

My soon-to-be wife, a dentist, and I are planning to visit Bhutan for our honeymoon this December. This documentary resonates deeply with us.

[@Smash_Stream]

Welcome to Bhutan and have the best life

[@riskamelinda6702]

Manifesting someday I will ✨

[@9003345281]

Welcome to bhutan, its getting colder here so pack some thermal wear. N have a good vacation

[@memeguyTM]

Please take me with. I will carry your bags around for you.

[@sonamsonam-i1h8k]

You are warmly welcome 🙏 ❤❤. Please visit our national hospital (JDWNRH).

[@blackdrukpa]

this is called a a real documentary. Thank you for showing the world what its like in Bhutan. 🙏 Got tears in my eyes.

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[@verdeandrettiiforeigncoupe8174]

woooooooooooooooooooooooow......what an introduction...........i'm just 1:09 in and had to comment :)

[@ku8278]

Additionally, I couldn’t watch this program without lots of tissues for wiping out my tears! Appreciated with DW team for creating what a wonderful documentary.

[@weebee606]

Thank you Bhutan, just for being you. And thank you DW for this video

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[@puspaghalley1998]

Hi as I am from Bhutan especially from southern part of Bhutan, I want to thank you for capturing these profound beauty and reservoir of kindness of Bhutanese people on this beautiful project of yours. I know doctor tenzin and he said children are his ally, I’m one of his supported child that he saw goodness in me and now I’m here in New York all because of his support. Another one is sonam norzin , the world should know this man for his undying love for animal. Whenever i called him for any animal accidents, he always rescued them without any hesitation. I bow down to his undying compassion and I aspire to work like him one day. Kindest human I have ever met Even the shamanism in southern Bhutan is so unheard. I have witnessed so many things that people of modern world might feel it’s unrealistic but people in Bhutan they know they have seen something beyond human’s comprehension despite me being logic centric I’m crying a river because I related to every bits of this frame, places, people! I thank all the people in this production for holding such profound information about southern Bhutan. This documentary is not just a video you watch for 40minutes but an emotion and the sentiments of Bhutanese people. I thank you all for capturing this part of Bhutan Love, Puspa Ghalley

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[@lianefehrle9921]

If only the world could think and do like these people. Watching this makes me need to do more to make animals happy and that can make me happy

[@gisellebryan6457]

Wow bhutanese love the environment. Eco friendly people. Wish people worldwide was like this. Respectful to the environment

[@jaik9321]

Countries like Bhutan giving hope for earth survival 🎉🎉🎉

[@yoda1197]

Best channel on youtube showing best country in the world, thank you DW❤

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[@AVOZDOSBICHOS]

Sou budista e o que posso dizer é que, com a prática e o passar dos anos, a gente vai tendo um amor e compaixão pelos animais cada vez maior! E eles por nós.❤🙏

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[@PushpendraChaudhary5000]

Love from My Bharat 🇮🇳 My Bhutan ❤

[@lokeshgsadhmaya5499]

It's been 8 years when I came in touch with dw. As always dw is finest in their job. They catch the soul of people. Thank you dw❤

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[@kelzangyoeser5133]

Some additional context here. The people in the documentary can speak multiple langauge. For example the volunter from Jangsa speaks Dzongkha, English and Nepali. While the women in the village speaks Dzongkha, Tsangla and Kuertoep.

[@annehersey9895]

I would love to see Bhutan! Just bathing in that beautiful pond next to the river with the mountains around would surely make my pain go away!

[@Choeda10]

This is such a beautiful comment! I Wish your word becomes true

[@mahiduzzamansourav2134]

Loves from Bangladesh 🇧🇩 to Bhutanese people they are peacekeeping example for whole world.

[@ku8278]

Every native person who lives in Bhutan has adore their lives. It‘s a truly beautiful heart they have resonated with a scenic landscape. Hope to visit there near my future and touch with their genuineness.

[@ceetyinpearlceety9263]

Amazing documentary thank you for showing this part of our country. Had tears in my eyes. Would love to visit there soon .

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[@Steverog3]

Some people may say democracy and capitalism is the solution for everything, but few of us still prefer to live the way they do. Less greed or tension surrounded by loved ones who really cry and smile with you ❤

[@catalina5382]

Buthan has democracy, they choose the parliament. The former king decided this because he said that it's not a good idea to leave a country in the hands of one person.

[@aa6eheia156]

​@@catalina5382 didn't the former king expel hundreds of thousands of people who were asking for democracy in the 1990s?

[@seanweatherall3151]

Thank you for sharing this. As a resident here in Bhutan I am about to begin my wonder holiday through early March. I would love to visit/provide assistance during this time if possible. ❤

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[@thuytong789]

We were just there in October. Beautiful country, beautiful people. Can’t wait to come back 🙏 Special thanks to the Customs and Immigration at Paro Airport who made the paperwork process super fast and easy. Love the hospitality 🙏🙏🙏

[@shering808]

This documentary bring tears. 😢 I love Bhutan ❤❤❤

[@nitzneymann3977]

I love how they respect the nature.

[@Khiasuthong]

Wow such a beautiful place lots of love from Nagaland ❤❤❤❤

[@marykok7616]

Having been to Bhutan this past March, I found this program wonderful and true!

[@sonamsonam-i1h8k]

Thank you DW for visiting Bhutan 🇧🇹 🙏 ♥️. We live simple lives in peace and harmony 💕. This is the real documentary ♥️.

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[@muhammaduzzal1952]

I love Bhutan from Bangladesh. Bhutan first recognized Bangladesh during our liberation war in 1971.🇧🇩

[@popinternational5909]

Kudos to the dentist medical team for educating the tribe.

[@imutimwiti7606]

What is a tribe?

[@Choeda10]

That’s Discrimination

[@popinternational5909]

@@Choeda10 lol. What do you mean?

[@Choeda10]

@@popinternational5909 because your word doesn’t resemble those who got treated !

[@popinternational5909]

@ there’s nothing wrong with saying anything like that. Were they not educated? Even in first world country, dental professionals do educate people. There’s nothing to be ashamed of that. Your definition of education is too subjective.

[@alaminatifa-h8i]

Impressed. If i can a opportunity then i will try to live in Bhutan. I love bhutan and it’s nature.

[@zynark777]

They never give foreigners citizenship afaik.

[@kewsiyehboah9514]

Great Upload.. DW - Merry Christmas & Blissful 2025.. Bhutan Only Country in the World - Without Traffic Lights..

[@c_cma1971]

Hello from Bucharest, Romania - a huge underrated city in Europe:)

[@Tenz415]

Education and healthcare is completely free in Bhutan 🇧🇹

[@somerandomfella]

We have no idea how fortunate we are while they have no idea how peaceful they are.

[@lamdao1242]

I think Bhutanese also don’t always know how fortunate they are Since the economy started opening up, its GDP per capita has grown to USD3,100 plus per annum - at least pre Covid. This compares extremely favourably to the GDP per capita in Bangladesh (~ USD2000) or India ( ~usd 2700) or Pakistan (~usd1500). This is in part due to the relatively low corruption in Bhutan. And the current leaders who seem to care about their people. Education and healthcare are free. English is the medium of instruction allowing Bhutanese to instantly access the global economy. There are of course great challenges for Bhutan. I’m hopeful that the Gelephu Mindfulness City will do well and allow Bhutan to drawn their young people who have migrated to Australia and elsewhere back. For a small nation and unique culture, this is existential.

[@adityaguru6654]

Bhutan is fascinating.

[@angela__angel]

Namaste, can you provide any contact info for Sonam and the Monastery that rescues animals there? I would like to help. 🙏

[@kesangwangchuk8282]

You can look up Jangsa animal trust

[@cmr92]

From Bhutan here. Thank you for such a nice documentary 🙏.

[@TheTan96]

I LOVE my KING, I LOVE my COUNTRY, I LOVE my PEOPLE!

[@lesterscope]

I've learned a lot about Bhutan. I'm from the Philippines and the people in Bhutan have the same character as that of the Filipinos though in our country most are Catholics. I am also fascinated that technology reaches the mountains of Bhutan. Thank you for the video, DW! 🎉

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[@lesterscope]

@DWDocumentary You're welcome. I enjoy watching your videos. I hope to see more.

[@Healingfromgrief62]

This was so beautiful to watch. So many selfless people ❤

[@bokasa58]

Rahmatan lil 'aalamiin... Danke schoen, DW Warm greetings from Jakarta, Indonesia ❤❤❤

[@DWDocumentary]

Thank you for watching and greetings to you too!

[@TheOrdinarySocialClub]

That documentary was fantastic

[@roseonmars-06]

Lots of love to bhutan from Bangladesh. Bhutan the first country to recognize us in 1972 🇧🇩❤🇧🇹

[@ujjwalkumar876]

Then make ur country like Bhutan not like Pakistan

[@tenzinsherpa383]

@@ujjwalkumar876good statement😂💯

[@roseonmars-06]

@ujjwalkumar876 why are i crying p@jeet.

[@KiranDevi-gc7jn]

As someone who lives in Bhutan , i would say Bangladesh is becoming dangerous for minorities

[@fulladuk]

So interesting, such a diverse and rich cultural world. The dentist will always be my HERO. I hope there are many more like him in this world

[@vagaboindian]

most epic country in my bucket list for 2025.... ❤❤❤❤

[@mizanurrahman-yt5et]

Bhutan do not welcome tourists, they fear their natural harmony will get ruined. So facilities for tourists are scarce

[@achonola352]

What a lovely and real documentary. Great job DW .❤

[@SumaThero]

I really appreciate your discovery and exploring the cultures

[@kulet1001]

Doc dentist may you live a long healthy life for you...

[@ugyentobgay4915]

I enjoyed till the end. Thanks for showing the situations of my country DW Documentary.

[@SoRandom619]

Om Mani Padme Hum 🙏 Not only do I see so many selfless individuals doing so much for others but I see Chenrezig in all of them 🙏 🙇‍♂️

[@UgyenJamtsho-ym8yg]

One of the best documentary ❤❤❤❤

[@DWDocumentary]

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[@KinaNiah]

Thanks for sharing such beautiful documentary ❤️

[@myself3209]

The buthanese animal rescue monks could be a great series, just saying

[@hellomygarden6397]

Agreed!

[@pd-yw1gg]

There is a movie about that. Something similar to that. It’s called “Norbu the yak” I’m not sure about the title sorry

[@M_maNs0uR8o]

So impressive we only learned the good stories on Buhtan but i heard today the humane compassion ones

[@mrjacktraeger]

They complain of no electricity, but now that they have it, instead of sitting together at night as a family bonding, they will eventually all disconnect being more interested in their phones than they are each other. Ask me how i know, its how we all live now in america. I would trade my life here for the lives of these people any day.

[@oldmanappunni]

True that

[@gisellebryan6457]

This video is informative. You all should do one on brunei, Galapagos islands, Socotra, Madagascar, Seychelles, Costa Rica These are some biodiverse regions

[@Steverog3]

Beautiful documentary 😢

[@Anupam319]

They are speaking in Nepali language. Nice to see them ❤

[@ijrodmcsonam2972]

We have more than 30% Nepali speaking Bhutanese and majority of Bhutanese can speak too

[@Nature-Light49]

Thanks for the information. Peru In my neighborhood there are some harassing neighbors and some harassing neighbors, they are people of bad living and scoundrels, their behavior makes me sick. I love myself and I value myself. I am a civilized Lima citizen.

[@moviesera4657]

They don't need any dentist,they are living with nature

[@ysteven8893]

Bhutan have the right strategy for tourism. Keep them tourists seperate from locals.

[@Prashant_Pandey4]

Best Neighbour of India

[@mathmoja636]

India is threatened to his neighbouring countries.

[@srinivasravindra138]

🙏 Thankyou for best documentary.....all the best....

[@KawooyaSimonPeter]

Wow! Thanks for sharing.

[@DWDocumentary]

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[@starrock1627]

Make a documentary on Bhutan’s infamous Ethnic Cleansing

[@ijrodmcsonam2972]

Yeah it would be great documentary exposing the anti Government Nepalis who tried to threaten the independence of Bhutan. Their barbaric actions are the consequences of eviction. We have more than 30% Nepali speaking Bhutanese today that values our true identity and refused to follow Maoist Tek Nath Rizal who is currently in prison for refugee scam in Nepal. Thank you

[@starrock1627]

Yeah, that would make an interesting documentary too! When is Bhutan planning to create it? If not, I’ll have to rely on the stories shared by Nepali ethnic Bhutanese on KZbin and other platforms.

[@joshbeans]

​@@starrock1627go on.... You don't need anyone's permission for what you're wanting to do. In fact there are too many videos made for what you are actually desiring for. What did it not catch the world's attention? Research for yourself 👍👍👍

[@KarmaCW]

Sonam Norzin is a the personification of COMPASSION, glad to know Sonam personally 🐱

[@dhonorablebengorilya]

Beautiful documentary!

[@hellomygarden6397]

Sonam ❤❤🙏🙏 Thank you for the animals ❤️

[@hellomygarden6397]

Also the Animal Rescue organization and the grandma who saves the Yaks and the monks and also the dentist- how wonderful you all are! ❤

[@fazeljigry4896]

So nice and great mountain's country, thank you,

[@firecracker.]

The respect for animal welfare is wonderful. ❤ Would you do a documentary about TENGRISM that respects nature equally as well?

[@umamurali7872]

Beautiful video 🙏

[@nirupamborgohain4461]

Awesome explanation and elaboration

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[@mycoffee1992]

the dentist ❤

[@beefyogurt]

Bhutan owns over 13,000 bitcoin and will catapult itself to a first world country.

[@Magicdragon2003]

ya right. they will squander it like everyone else

[@tamzidahmed9438]

Hats off man

[@rahulchhetri3595]

I am happy to see Nepali community And grate kirat culture in Bhutan

[@elilopez485]

Great video all the way from Houston Texas 🐲📿☸️🕉☯️☮️✝️✡️❤️🌍

[@merosk8071]

Land of Happiness aint that happy afterall without those modern day education and electricity

[@kesangwangchuk8282]

Land of happiness doesn't mean it's a paradise. As long as you are alive, you will always have problems and issues, no matter where you live.

[@Darthvadersmanutd]

This place is heaven ♥️

[@patrickhinh]

How can we can help the dentist? I want to donated toothpaste and toothbrushes

[@dechenwangdi312]

Thank u for the good though 🙏

[@stevenmandanda]

Real animal activists are living in Bhutan. Happy to see this.

[@vprabhat_7]

Now they are not hidden anymore...😢

[@Trotskym]

@dw thanks

[@Nature-Light49]

Thanks for the information. What a beautiful landscape, they are grateful for having a bull and pray for it, they see beauty in nature. In Peru there is the mountain region where the inhabitants identify them as provincial and provincial, some of them are hypocrites with nature and some of them are hypocrites with nature. To take care of your health.

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[@mariealv4888]

How many dentists work in rural or small towns in America? No money none.

[@yanikeonpurpose]

Come on dentist!! 👏🏾

[@Sky-Askhat-Iskhakov]

I want to see Boutan and Nepal once in my future

[@AavashThakuri-i6y]

good too see that lot of bhutanese ppl speak nepali language 😊

[@lissys7790]

Love u dw

[@ellenhenmi8119]

i love all them and young dentist

[@nimagyeltshen5356]

Wow ❤

[@nima3699]

I cried

[@gisellebryan6457]

If peanut and its owner was in bhutan peanut would have still been alive 😭😭😭

[@phurba143]

ལེགསོ

[@Ramthian-q8v]

❤️❤️❤️🙏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@dosang1953]

We are all human at the end who's able to cry for help. We are better to show ourselves sincerely without the mask that could be happiness, angry, fear, satisfaction whatever the scholars calls. If always happy? It's problematic that you are beyond the present under One Lord, happy Thanksgiving to all of you, we are human after all.

[@kamalbabu8826]

❤

[@MylissRuth]

The problem is, science has now discovered that plants as well as animals communicate with each other - they share infornation and signal when they are in distress. The truth of life is that nothing lives without the sacrifice of what is alive.