National Institute of Arts and Crafts

Bhutan day 1

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April 27th 2011
The Hotel Yak and Yeti in Kathmandu provided all the western comforts, and we were delighted to be insulated from the chaos of the city. After a warm shower, catching up with laundry, and a nap, we joined our Tantric Pilgrimage group in the lobby. We opened our space together with a fun and group building puja in a beautiful room in an old palace next door, followed by dinner in the hotel. It w ... read more

Asia » Bhutan » Thimphu

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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 wher... ... read more