Halfway Station

When Norbu told me to spin the prayer wheels while saying my prayer, I was about to spill the prayer loudly. Norbu promptly sssh sssh'd me to say it in silence. :-)

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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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