in front of my hotel

My Himalayan Colorado

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September 25th 2007
After breakfast this morning we left Punakha and headed to Wangdue Phodrang Dzongkhag in Wangdi. It is yet another temple but it is right on a cliff above the river…I can imagine if it was sunny how much more beautiful it would look. The location is of course due to an auspicious sign…four ravens were seen at the sight of where the dzong now is flying off in four different directions…nort ... read more

Asia » Bhutan » Phobjika Valley

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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