Northern border of Bhutan

November 18th 2009
We headed off to Thimpu bus stand to take the 8.30 am bus to Punakha. I was in split minds yesterday between a taxi or a bus to Punakha as I had read about splendid views on the way. The taxi could have cost around 1600. The taxi drivers at the Thimpu bus stand (unlike anywhere else in Bhutan) are pretty crooked (guess they have learnt a trick or two from their indian counterparts). They started ... read more

Asia » Bhutan » Punakha

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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Aditya Chunekar

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Ever since I watched Motorcycle Diaries, a film based on Che-Guvera's motor-cycle exploits, I have dreamt of taking a year off and travel. Visit places of stunning natural beauty, meet amazing people, have incredible experiences! Taking a year off and voluntarily 'doing nothing' but travel is something completely unheard of in India. But as soon as I could gather enough funds and enough guts, I started last October and it has been the most memorable one in my life. I sky-dived in Poconos, NY and hiked across the spectacular Grand Canyon. Tested my endurance limit during a month long course... full info

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