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Of all the things that Bhutan is known for, it is perhaps the
rich religious and cultural tradition of the country that put it on
the tourist map as one of the most exotic and must-visit
dentinations in the world today.
Bhutan's unique cultural heritage has remained intact and
untarnished. Centuries-old traditions are in practice to this
day and continue to have tremendous value and significance
in the daily life of the people.
Mahayhan Buddhism plays a dominant role in enriching and
strengthening the socia-cultural fabric of the country.
Hundreds of Lhakhangs, or temples, dot the countryside with
a huge reservior of religious and cultural history enclosed
within their colourful and mystical interiors. Infact every
village in Bhutan has a temple and each temple has a story.
rich religious and cultural tradition of the country that put it on
the tourist map as one of the most exotic and must-visit
dentinations in the world today.
Bhutan's unique cultural heritage has remained intact and
untarnished. Centuries-old traditions are in practice to this
day and continue to have tremendous value and significance
in the daily life of the people.
Mahayhan Buddhism plays a dominant role in enriching and
strengthening the socia-cultural fabric of the country.
Hundreds of Lhakhangs, or temples, dot the countryside with
a huge reservior of religious and cultural history enclosed
within their colourful and mystical interiors. Infact every
village in Bhutan has a temple and each temple has a story.
Flying to the land of the Dragon
Today, Bhutan's national air carrier, operates
flights from Bangkok, Delhi, Kolkata and
Kathmandu to Paro. The modern Airbus A-319
jets carry passenger through one of the most
spectacular flight paths in the world.
A particular highlight is the stretch between
Kathmandu and Bhutan, where one passes 4 of
the 5 highest mountain in the world.
Weather permitting, passengers will be treated
to magnificant views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse,
Makalu and Kaanchenjunga. Landing in Paro
valley, surrounded by 4000 metre high
mountains stretching across the west of Bhutan,
means a visual landing is the order of the day.
Today, Bhutan's national air carrier, operates
flights from Bangkok, Delhi, Kolkata and
Kathmandu to Paro. The modern Airbus A-319
jets carry passenger through one of the most
spectacular flight paths in the world.
A particular highlight is the stretch between
Kathmandu and Bhutan, where one passes 4 of
the 5 highest mountain in the world.
Weather permitting, passengers will be treated
to magnificant views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse,
Makalu and Kaanchenjunga. Landing in Paro
valley, surrounded by 4000 metre high
mountains stretching across the west of Bhutan,
means a visual landing is the order of the day.
Trekking between Unclimbed Peaks
Trekking in Bhutan involves walking along routes
passing by 7000 metre high mountains. Such peaks
are permanently covered in snow and remain
unclimbed even today. Mountaineering is forbidden
in Bhutan due to the local belief that all mountains
are abodes of holy dieties and should therefor not
be exposed to the disruption of mountain expiditions.
All trekking supplies - camping equipment, kitchen
implements, food- are carried pack animals. Porters
are rather unusual in Bhutan with loads usually
carted by horses or, in higher region by yaks. For
walkers the most appropriate trekking times are mid
-March to mid- May and Mid -September to the
begining of November. There are however also
trekking routes that are better suited to Summer of
Winter.
Trekking in Bhutan involves walking along routes
passing by 7000 metre high mountains. Such peaks
are permanently covered in snow and remain
unclimbed even today. Mountaineering is forbidden
in Bhutan due to the local belief that all mountains
are abodes of holy dieties and should therefor not
be exposed to the disruption of mountain expiditions.
All trekking supplies - camping equipment, kitchen
implements, food- are carried pack animals. Porters
are rather unusual in Bhutan with loads usually
carted by horses or, in higher region by yaks. For
walkers the most appropriate trekking times are mid
-March to mid- May and Mid -September to the
begining of November. There are however also
trekking routes that are better suited to Summer of
Winter.
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Dance of the drum from Dramitse
The ultimate objective of this
dance is to vanquish the Black
demons so that the White Gods
may reign supreme.
The ultimate objective of this
dance is to vanquish the Black
demons so that the White Gods
may reign supreme.
Memorial Chorten, monument
built by the fourth king in
memory of the third king of
Bhutan.
built by the fourth king in
memory of the third king of
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Bhutan Festival and Cultural tours
In almost every Dzong (monastic fortress) and monastery there is an annual traditional
festival (tshechu). Tshechus usually take place on or around the 10th day of the month
according to the lunar calendar. The normal duration for a tshechu is three days.
Tourists are welcomed to the tshechus and are expected to respect the sanctity of the
festival. Due to the nature of the lunar canlendar exact dates for the festival vary from
year to year. You will get the exact date of each festival from us.
Tshechu festivals are celebrated in honour of Guru Rinpoche, the indian saint who
introduced Buddhism in the kingdom. <<<More
In almost every Dzong (monastic fortress) and monastery there is an annual traditional
festival (tshechu). Tshechus usually take place on or around the 10th day of the month
according to the lunar calendar. The normal duration for a tshechu is three days.
Tourists are welcomed to the tshechus and are expected to respect the sanctity of the
festival. Due to the nature of the lunar canlendar exact dates for the festival vary from
year to year. You will get the exact date of each festival from us.
Tshechu festivals are celebrated in honour of Guru Rinpoche, the indian saint who
introduced Buddhism in the kingdom. <<<More
Bhutan News.
2.15 m euros for Austrian-Bhutan bilateral program
29 May, 2008 - The Austrian government has committed 2.15 million euros to Bhutan
within the bilateral program for this year.
The indicative financial assistance was finalised when the annual consultations
document on Bhutanese-Austrian development cooperation was signed yesterday by the
Austrian resident coordinator Mrs Marie-Christine Weinberger and foreign secretary
Yeshey Dorji. <<<More
29 May 2008 - RIM looks beyond recent troubles Kuenselonline
29 May 2008 -EC completes LEP . Kuenselonline
29 May 2008 - Ex-teachers given new lease of life kuneselonline
2.15 m euros for Austrian-Bhutan bilateral program
29 May, 2008 - The Austrian government has committed 2.15 million euros to Bhutan
within the bilateral program for this year.
The indicative financial assistance was finalised when the annual consultations
document on Bhutanese-Austrian development cooperation was signed yesterday by the
Austrian resident coordinator Mrs Marie-Christine Weinberger and foreign secretary
Yeshey Dorji. <<<More
29 May 2008 - RIM looks beyond recent troubles Kuenselonline
29 May 2008 -EC completes LEP . Kuenselonline
29 May 2008 - Ex-teachers given new lease of life kuneselonline
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With the exception of the Gasa district, all major towns in
the 20 districts of Bhutan are accessible by road. Despite
high mountains, steep slopes, and the deepest of valleys
Bhutan has a relatively well developed network of roads.
Steep ascents and descents are characteristic of road travel
in Bhutan and this can make travel much slower than one
may be used to. Average speed of road travel rarely exceed
30km/hour, with tourist buses making even slower progress.
One is however handsomely rewarded for the long and
seomtime tiring car journey, by the spectacular views of
towering mountains, lush green jungles, ancient villages
and majestic monasteries.
The majority of roads are black topped but can still be
bumpy and are almost single lane.
the 20 districts of Bhutan are accessible by road. Despite
high mountains, steep slopes, and the deepest of valleys
Bhutan has a relatively well developed network of roads.
Steep ascents and descents are characteristic of road travel
in Bhutan and this can make travel much slower than one
may be used to. Average speed of road travel rarely exceed
30km/hour, with tourist buses making even slower progress.
One is however handsomely rewarded for the long and
seomtime tiring car journey, by the spectacular views of
towering mountains, lush green jungles, ancient villages
and majestic monasteries.
The majority of roads are black topped but can still be
bumpy and are almost single lane.