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Trashiyangtse dzong  
   

Trashiyangtse dzong

The old Trashiyangtse dzong can be seen on the opposite side of the valley a few kilometers out of Trashiyangtse, or actually Karmaling which is the proper name of the town.
Ai, chhö bjachichi du!

October 9th 2006
Waking up in the annex I fall prey to the usual tug of war; and as usual the warm bed always seems to lose in favour of a cold water shower, I don't know quite how that works. Dorji comes by to pick me up to drive me over to the hotel for breakfast, the token toasts with jam and some tea. It is a lovely morning, sunshine and quite warm already. I have some time to walk around town while we wait fo ... read more
Asia » Bhutan » Trashiyangtse

Bhutanese Flag 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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