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Background: In 1865, Britain and Bhutan signed the Treaty of Sinchulu, under which Bhutan would receive an annual subsidy in exchange for ceding some border land. Under British influence, a monarchy was set up in 1907; three years later, a treaty was signed whereby the British agreed not to interfere in Bhutanese internal affairs and Bhutan allowed Britain to direct its foreign affairs. This role was assumed by independent India after 1947. Two years later, a formal Indo-Bhutanese accord returned the areas of Bhutan annexed by the British, formalized the annual subsidies the country received, and defined India's responsibilities in defense and foreign relations. A refugee issue of some 100,000 Bhutanese in Nepal remains unresolved; 90% of the refugees are housed in seven United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) camps.




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By achuneka
November 19th 2009
Day 5: Tangu/Thangu- Cherry Asia » Bhutan » Thimphu
Today we planned to trek to the monasteries of Thangu and Cherry. A taxi costs you around Rs. 700 for a return trip. A bus leaves at 7.00 am from the city bus stand to Begana (ticket: Rs 20), 3 km from Dodeyna the base for the trek. No prizes for what option we took. We reached Begana at about 7.30 and walked to Dodeyna. We had our breakfast, Maggi and tea, at the shop right at the trail head. That was probably the most pathetic tea I have ever tasted. Thangu and Cherry are located on two adjacent hills and [View Full Entry]

achuneka - Aditya Chunekar | Read The Full Entry | Subscribe
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Published: December 11th 2009 | 19 Views | [diary=459352]

The valley from the Changu Monastery
Cherry Monastery
Walking stick of Guru Padmasambha

By achuneka
November 16th 2009
Day 2: To Thimpu Asia » Bhutan » Thimphu
The ceiling fan blowing air at full speed and the sun rays being blocked by the surrouding buildings, I slept till 8.30 am what seemed a luxury a couple of days ago at HMI. Welcome to the plains ! I hurriedly freshened up to keep the appointment at 9.00 am. In the last month, bath showed up just a couple of times on my morning schedule. No chance here. We crossed the border to Phuntsholing and headed to the immigration bureau for our permits. They accept only passport and voter id cards. Shyam had his driving license and we had a [View Full Entry]

achuneka - Aditya Chunekar | Read The Full Entry | Subscribe
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Published: December 9th 2009 | 23 Views | [diary=459317]


By achuneka
November 15th 2009
Snapshot  Asia » Bhutan » Thimphu
Photos : Here Duration : 9 days Cost : Rs. 4200/- per head for a group of 3 from Siliguri, India Itinerary * Day 1: Siliguri to Jaigaon (WB) (4 hour journey) and halt * Day 2: Obtained permits at Phuntsholing and head to Thimpu (5-6 hour journey). * Day 3: Local sight seeing in Thimpu and obtain permits for Punakha, Thangu-Cherry and Takstang monastry * Day 4: Day visit to Punakha monastery and back to Thimpu * Day 5: Day hike to Cherry monastery and back to Thimpu. * [View Full Entry]

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Published: December 8th 2009 | 42 Views | [diary=459138]


By achuneka
November 15th 2009
Day 1: Darjeeling to Jaigaon Asia » Bhutan » Thimphu
After 28 days in mountains, it was time to head for plains, to Jaigaon, the border town in India where one can enter Bhutan, the land of the Thunder dragon. I boarded the only direct state transport bus to Jaigaon from Darjeeling at 7.30 am (ticket Rs.135/-). A less time consumping option would be to take a shared jeep to Siliguri and then another one to Jaigaon. The bus seats were quite comfortable and an advance booking got me a single seat right next to the driver. The driver was a jolly person having been perfected the art of multi-tasking. He [View Full Entry]

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Published: December 9th 2009 | 28 Views | [diary=459316]


While we were changing money currency at the bank, we noticed that one of the tellers had rather dramatic eyes with ultra thick eyeliner. Mmm.... we were pretty curious on the "standard" of beauty in Bhutan. Then in Thimphu, we saw Sonam reading a copy of Yeewong. We kaypoh lor, borrowed his copy to browse. The magazine contained pictures of Miss Bhutan 2008 contestants and write-up about them. Being the bimbo us, we screeched and bitched about how these women looked. "My god, look at their eye-liner (they outlined the entire eye with thick black ink)..... Goodness, look at their hair. [View Full Entry]

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Published: October 29th 2009 | 108 Views | [diary=449208]


Hi everyone We are now in Thimphu the capital of Bhutan, and yes I have access to the internet. However I think this may be the last time, as we head East tomorrow and things will be a little less civilised. We drove from Paro to Thimphu on Sunday through a series of magnificient valleys. The scenery was spectacular, as the road winds it's way along the side of the mountains, and everything was very green. There is a point were the Paro & Thimphu valleys meet at the conflux of two rivers. There was a security check point, about a [View Full Entry]

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Published: September 21st 2009 | 130 Views | [diary=438491]


By KrisA
May 24th 2009
Land of Yaks and Packs Asia » Bhutan » Thimphu
Quickie: I was cool, now I am hot Next I figure to give Mumbai a shot Had a great time in the Thunder Dragon As I am now surrounded by many a rickshaw wagon Longer version As I write today, I am in the city of Jaipur, India, which, with Delhi and Agra, composes the popular Golden Triangle tourist route. Set on the edge of India's desert state, Rajastan, Jaipur in May feels a bit like standing next to a grill during a cookout, in a down jacket, after running sprints, on a highway, at high noon. In other words, I'm [View Full Entry]

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Published: May 28th 2009 | 196 Views | [diary=401712]

Tiger's Nest
Entouage
Room with a view

By bmiller4764
November 21st 2008
Enter the Druk Asia » Bhutan » Thimphu
We have just one week left of "work" before traveling east a little into Bhutan for about a week. The quotation marks are necessary for several reasons. Similar to previous locations, "work days" are typically from 9 to 3. This is not unexpected and, now, not a novelty. I'm at the point where, if we finish at 3:15, I feel entitled to reward myself for all my hard work. I'm sure this newly embraced work ethic will translate well to my fellowship next year. Secondly, unlike previous locations, I have not touched a patient operatively. The design in Bhutan is for [View Full Entry]

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Published: November 21st 2008 | 295 Views | [diary=347147]

ta daaaa!
top of the hill
thimphu's massive dzong

By truthinaction
November 6th 2008
Recent Articles Asia » Bhutan » Thimphu
Here are a few links to article about the coronation of Bhutan's King. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/7700907.stm http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/7712301.stm http://www.repubblica.it/2006/05/gallerie/esteri/bhutan-re/1.html and here's an article about my trip. http://westernfrontonline.net/2008102810412/news/students-get-the-adventure-of-a-lifetime/ Enjoy [View Full Entry]

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Published: November 6th 2008 | 92 Views | [diary=342334]


By bmiller4764
November 5th 2008
"I was in Bhutan" Asia » Bhutan » Thimphu
It seems reasonable to keep this as an apolitical assessment of my experiences. Sometimes, however, events are too large for reason. Noor and I spent the morning watching the election results come in, trying to share in the excitement evident all over the country. I have never seen anything like this. Of course, the real work is yet to begin, but this is truly an amazing day. The one insight I may be able to add is that essentially everyone that I have come into contact with outside of America, both locals and travelers alike, have been hoping for an Obama [View Full Entry]

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Published: November 5th 2008 | 362 Views | [diary=341844]

jigme dorji wangchuck hospital
prayer flags and Chagri goenpa
at Tango goenpa


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