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Trekking in Bhutan |
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ADVENTURE TRAVEL HOLIDAYS IN BHUTAN The scope
for trekking in Bhutan is immense from short
walks to arduous treks. A trekking holiday
provides an opportunity to see the beautiful
Kingdom of Bhutan at its most magnificent. From
the towering snow peaks of the inner Himalayas
to the verdant forests that cloak the hills
above its peaceful valleys, the trails are
clean, unspoilt, and the wilderness still
pristine in its' beauty. Tourism in |
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Bhutan is restricted to a
little over 5,000 visitors a year in order to
maintain Bhutan's traditions and wealth of
bio-diversity. The rich Himalayan flora and
fauna, snow capped peaks and beautiful rural
landscapes leave a lasting impression upon the
minds of those who are fortunate enough to visit
this last Buddhist Kingdom.
At certain times of year festivals draw
thousands of local people, some of whom walk for
days, to see the masked dances or tsechu
performed in the courtyards of ancient dzongs
and monasteries. The ideal way to witness these
festivals is as part of a tour or trekking
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Dagala Botanical Trek |
Dagala mountain range divides two
prominent valleys of Thimpu and wangdi. The altitude of
the plateau is around 4000 meters. It has many lakes of
different sizes and in most lakes' one can find trout
fish. Alpine flowers, rhododendrons, different species
of pheasants, musk deer are found in abidance. The
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Black Mountain Trek |
Black mountain range nearly divides
the country in two, running from north at the Tibetan
border to the south, rich in wildlife at the sanctuary
of Manas. The portain near Pelela pass on highway to the
east is very picturesque with specious high valley of
Rukubjl, Phobjikha, Gogana and Khotakha. The big |
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Chomolhari Trek |
There is very little tourist on the
pristine trekking routes in Bhutan. This is primarily a
positive off shot of the Bhutanese Government's
policulimiting tourist to four thousand a year.
Naturally one has the pleasant sensation of breaking
fresh ground on treks in Bhutan. The Chomolhari trek
follows the crystal |
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