Memorial Chorten

The Eighth Wonder?

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April 1st 2014
Day 4 - Thimpu The day started with a breakfast of banana flavoured cornflakes, served with hot milk - different was the best description. There was toast and marmalade, and tea, so it wasn't all bad. After packing in quite a lot the previous day, we still had some of the main sights to visit. First on the agenda was the National Memorial Chorten. This Tibetan style Chorten is one of the ... read more

Asia » Bhutan » Thimphu

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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