Adventures in Assam and Manas! December 15th 2012 Day 1 – Drive on winding narrow mountain roads from Thimphu (2300m altitude) to Gelephu (200m altitude) on the Indian border (9hrs). The last section of this journey has to be done in daylight and at speed without stopping because it is flanked on either side by forest which makes it prime ambush territory for Assamese Militant Groups. Have dinner with Lhendup’s family (our friend who was look ... read more
Asia » Bhutan 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
Hello Everyone!
We have left Bhutan... and now cycled over 7200km through Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, Malaysia and Indonesia (Sumatra, Java and Bali)! We are now finishing off our time in Indonesia and soon will be heading over to Australia.
We are really looking forward to catching up with everyone when we are home (mid-May).
Love Andy and Mel... full info