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Bhutan Most Popular Tours 2010 |
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The legendary land of Bhutan was first settled in the 9th century by wandering migrants from the Tibet region of China.
Called Druk Yul ( Land of the Thunder Dragon ) by its people, the strikingly beautiful Kingdom of Bhutan lies in the eastern Himalayas, sandwiched between China and India.
This small, landlocked country, literally surrounded by mountains, is most difficult to navigate as there are few roads and no domestic ( in-country ) airlines or trains. The country accommodates international travel via Druk-Air , and the only ground entry into the country is through the southern border town of Phuntsholing.
Long influenced by the culture of India and the British government, it gained its independence from India in 1949. Today its major trading partner is India, however much of its people still live in poverty, with wide-spread illiteracy a major social problem.
The capital city of Thimphu sits at an altitude of 7000 feet, on the banks of the Wong Chu river, and remains the site of royal government offices, and serves as a powerful magnet for adventure travelers from around the world ... read more |
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| Journey to Druk Yul ( 4 Night 5 Days) |
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Thimphu , the modern capital of Bhutan lies at Alt. 8000 ft in a valley traversed by Wang-chu (Thmphu river). Tashi-chho Dzong is the main secretariat building which houses the King's throne room and the summer residence of the central monk  body. Although what one expect from the capital city, Thimphu is still a very interesting place to be visited. Home to civil servants, expatriates and the monk body. Thimphu maintains a strong national character in its architectural style
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| Gangtey Valley (Phobjikha) Tours ( 7 Night 8 Days) |
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130 kms and 5 hours drive from Thimphu lies Phobjikha valley at an elevation of 9,500 feet. On the drive into the valley you can encounter the historic Gangtey  Gompa monastery built in the 17th century. Situated on a prominent hilltop, thisMonastery that is the home of the Gangtey Tulku, a highly respected reincarnate lama, dominates the scenery. Phobjikha is a wide, beautiful alpine wetland valley where the Black Necked Cranes fly down from Tibet to spend the winter. These majestic birds are some of only 5000 left in the world today. The hill side vegetation is mostly pine forests, interspersed with Rhododendron trees, with thick brush-like bamboo carpeting the floor
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| Dragon Heart Tour ( 11 Night/12 Days) |
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To the east of Trongsa lies the four bumthang valleys at alt. 9000 ft. These valleys are the religious heartlands of the nation and home to some of oldest Buddhist temples. Here tales of Guru Padmasambhava and his followers re-incarnates, known  as Lingpas, still linger in most nooks and corners that have now become sacred ground. Your stay in Bumthang will be mainly in Chamkhar valley and from here you will drive and visit as per your interest |
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