Paro Valley Down Below

From the last Lookout Point, I glanced down on the base where we came from. The Halfway Stn cum Cafeteria is not visible from here (it's on the other side).

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Adrenaline Rush @Tiger's Nest in Bhutan

December 4th 2011
I have been looking at photos and videos. Been reading travelers' accounts about their trek up the Taktshang Monastery.This is Bhutan's most famoust monastery perched on a cliff overlooking the valley of Paro. My mind was set that I would at least hike up to the Halfway Station where the Cafeteria is, and where one is able to look at the pilgrims' site at eye level, but f ... read more

Asia » Bhutan » Paro

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

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