August, 2008

Thimphu Dzong (Trashichodzong)

August 27, 2008 · Filed Under Destinations · Comment 

Thimphu Dzong (Trashichodzong) The Trashichodzong, or the fortress of the glorious religion, is the seat of government and the headquarters of the clergy... (Read More...)


Punakha Dzong

August 27, 2008 · Filed Under Destinations · Comment 

Punakha Dzong The Punakha Dzong was known in ancient times as the Druk Pungthang Dechhen Phrodang or “the palace of great happiness”. It is... (Read More...)


Paro Dzong

August 27, 2008 · Filed Under Destinations · Comment 

Paro Dzong Paro Dzong is one of the first Dzongs that visitors see on arrival by plane into Bhutan. It is also known as the Rinpung Dzong which means a... (Read More...)


Paro Tsechu (Festival)

August 27, 2008 · Filed Under Itineraries · Comment 

The Paro tsechu in spring is a major attraction in Paro district. People come from neighbouring districts to participate in the festivity. On the final... (Read More...)


Nabji-Korphu Community-based Nature Tourism Trek

August 27, 2008 · Filed Under Itineraries · Comment 

Duration: 6 days, Max. Elevation: 1,500m Highest Camp: 1,500m Standard: Easy Best Seasons: October – April Start: Tongtongphey (Trongsa) Finish:... (Read More...)


Samtengang Winter Trek

August 27, 2008 · Filed Under Itineraries · Comment 

Duration: Four days, Max. Elevation: 2,000m Highest Camp: 1,980m Standard: Easy Best Seasons: April and September to October Start: Punakha Finish: Chhuzomsa Summary: The... (Read More...)


Rodung La Trek

August 27, 2008 · Filed Under Itineraries · Comment 

Duration: 10 days, Max. Elevation: 4,160m Highest Camp: 3,680m Standard: Medium to hard Best Seasons: October to early November and April to early May Start:... (Read More...)


Dagala Thousand Lakes Trek

August 27, 2008 · Filed Under Itineraries · Comment 

Duration: Six days, Max. Elevation: 4,520m Highest Camp: 4,300m Standard: Medium Best Seasons: April to June and September to October Start: Gynekha (Thimphu) Finish:... (Read More...)


Gasa Hot Spring Trek

August 27, 2008 · Filed Under Itineraries · Comment 

Duration: Five days, Max. Elevation: 2,430 Highest Camp: 2,250 Standard: Easy Best Seasons: February to March & October to December Start: Tashitang... (Read More...)


Bumthang Cultural Trek

August 27, 2008 · Filed Under Itineraries · Comment 

Duration: Three days, Max. Elevation: 3,360m Highest Camp: 2,800m Standard: Easy to medium Best Seasons: March to May & September to November Start:... (Read More...)


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