Over Doche La pass

Dzong, Chortens and water powered prayer wheels

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April 4th 2014
Day 6/7 - Paro We had an early start, trying to get the timings of the pass opening right. The only way back to Paro is the way we came, over the Docha La pass and through the roadworks. After scrambled eggs for breakfast, and normal cornflakes with toast, we headed out towards the pass. We seemed to make good time, and hit the road works with only a 5 minute wait until they opened. As we ap ... read more

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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