Three Weeks in Bhutan
Mar 3, 2013, 11:30 am
#31
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Yes, honey is very popular. Bumthang honey from around the Jakar area is very famous.
The butterflies were amazing! I saw them mostly in the east but it could just have had to do with the climate and time of year. I think there are probably more butterflies in the warmer months of summer.
Not sure about the king and queen. But I have the impression that he is very down to earth. Whenever there is a natural disaster or fire he is always there to lend his moral support as well as some money to help the victims. So they may be out and about in Thimphu.
The butterflies were amazing! I saw them mostly in the east but it could just have had to do with the climate and time of year. I think there are probably more butterflies in the warmer months of summer.
Not sure about the king and queen. But I have the impression that he is very down to earth. Whenever there is a natural disaster or fire he is always there to lend his moral support as well as some money to help the victims. So they may be out and about in Thimphu.
Mar 3, 2013, 12:35 pm
#33
Join Date: Sep 2009
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Nice pics, nice report , it reminds me a lot our summer 2009 trip to Ladakh , in the northern part of India , by car from New Delhi to Manali and then to Leh and Nubra valley along the Himalaya highway (very much high, very little way), including a side deviation to Kaza in the Spiti valley where our family of 6 had the honor and privilege to see HH the Dalai Lama opening a new Gompa. One of the best trips of our life as I guess your must have been.
Mar 3, 2013, 12:58 pm
#35
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Yes, honey is very popular. Bumthang honey from around the Jakar area is very famous.
The butterflies were amazing! I saw them mostly in the east but it could just have had to do with the climate and time of year. I think there are probably more butterflies in the warmer months of summer.
Not sure about the king and queen. But I have the impression that he is very down to earth. Whenever there is a natural disaster or fire he is always there to lend his moral support as well as some money to help the victims. So they may be out and about in Thimphu.
The butterflies were amazing! I saw them mostly in the east but it could just have had to do with the climate and time of year. I think there are probably more butterflies in the warmer months of summer.
Not sure about the king and queen. But I have the impression that he is very down to earth. Whenever there is a natural disaster or fire he is always there to lend his moral support as well as some money to help the victims. So they may be out and about in Thimphu.
The butterflies look wonderful.
I have been following Their Majesties the King and Queen of Bhutan ever since the time the new King had announced his marriage to this beautiful young Bhutanese named Jetsun Pema, the daughter of an airline captain!
http://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty...tan-engaged/1/
http://www.globalpost.com/dispatches...r-old-commoner
http://in.reuters.com/article/2011/0...57164220110520
Her Majesty is an incredibly beautiful woman!
The Royal wedding:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/gall...ng-in-pictures
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/1...4.html#s405416
They seem to be really wonderful. A match made in Heaven. I would not want to go to Bhutan without meeting them and bringing them a gift.
Mar 4, 2013, 12:09 pm
#37
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Thank you for all the information you've provided!
I didn't realize you were on a custom tour, so I was trying to figure out which of the options listed on the website you took. I'm glad to know they're willing to do custom tours even for solo travelers.
I didn't realize you were on a custom tour, so I was trying to figure out which of the options listed on the website you took. I'm glad to know they're willing to do custom tours even for solo travelers.
Mar 4, 2013, 8:11 pm
#38
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Wonderful report and photos. Well done.
A question:
Photo #3. What are those things? Bells? Prayer wheels?
Bhutan's on my bucket list, even with the scary approach via air. Send me there with my camera, my tripod, some good glass and a handful of CF cards and I'd be happy as a clam for a month.
A question:
Photo #3. What are those things? Bells? Prayer wheels?
Bhutan's on my bucket list, even with the scary approach via air. Send me there with my camera, my tripod, some good glass and a handful of CF cards and I'd be happy as a clam for a month.
Mar 4, 2013, 8:23 pm
#39
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Wonderful report and photos. Well done.
A question:
Photo #3. What are those things? Bells? Prayer wheels?
Bhutan's on my bucket list, even with the scary approach via air. Send me there with my camera, my tripod, some good glass and a handful of CF cards and I'd be happy as a clam for a month.
A question:
Photo #3. What are those things? Bells? Prayer wheels?
Bhutan's on my bucket list, even with the scary approach via air. Send me there with my camera, my tripod, some good glass and a handful of CF cards and I'd be happy as a clam for a month.
Aug 18, 2017, 9:39 pm
#44
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sorry I haven't followed this thread. I didn't take many hotel photos. Most were similar. Think mountain lodge. Lots of wood walls so they were fairly dark. Wood burning stoves in most for heat. A few electric lights. En suite bathroom with basic plumbing. I think that there aren't a lot of skilled plumbers around. Usually a pair of twin beds with lots of blankets
dinner and breakfast was typically a buffet in a basic dining room
dinner and breakfast was typically a buffet in a basic dining room
Aug 19, 2017, 9:47 am
#45
Join Date: Jan 2008
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sorry I haven't followed this thread. I didn't take many hotel photos. Most were similar. Think mountain lodge. Lots of wood walls so they were fairly dark. Wood burning stoves in most for heat. A few electric lights. En suite bathroom with basic plumbing. I think that there aren't a lot of skilled plumbers around. Usually a pair of twin beds with lots of blankets
dinner and breakfast was typically a buffet in a basic dining room
dinner and breakfast was typically a buffet in a basic dining room