Paro

Tiger nest

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February 28th 2016
<span>The only other people staying in the hotel were 4 rather posh sounding British birdwatchers who had only been there a couple of days. They did claim that they were not really committed twitchers, just interested when they went on holiday but they had a pair of very lovely Swarovski binoculars! <span>They went out before breakfast the next morning but we had a leisurely one bef ... read more

Asia » Bhutan » Paro

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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