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March 22, 2011 / Bhutan Holidays

Bhutan Treks – The Brokpa People and their Legends

Eastern Bhutan is arguably one of the world's most beautiful regions – and it is home to the culturally unique Brokpa people, who live in Merak and Sakten. For almost two decades, Bhutan treks in

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January 5, 2011 / Bhutan Holidays

Bhutan National Day

On December 17th each year, Bhutan’s capital becomes lively with celebrations of its National Day. The day commemorates the coronation of the first king of Bhutan, Gongsar Ugyen Wangchuk, in 1907

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January 5, 2011 / Bhutan Holidays

The Takin – Bhutan’s National Animal

While you’re visiting Bhutan, it’s well worth keeping an eye out for Bhutan’s national animal – the ‘Dong Gyem Tsey’, or takin. A ‘goat-antelope’ found in the Eastern Himalaya, itâ

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November 1, 2010 / Bhutan Holidays

Festivals to Visit while on Bhutan Treks

When on one of the variety of beautiful Bhutan treks available, try to plan so you can attend at least one of the traditional festivals held throughout the year for an even more memorable experience.

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October 8, 2010 / Bhutan Holidays

The Proverbial Bhutan Treks

In Bhutan there are many different things to experience whilst you’re visiting the country that just can’t be seen or done anywhere else in the world. However, one aspect of Bhutan’s unique cult

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August 27, 2010 / Bhutan Holidays

Souvenir Shopping on Bhutan Tours

Let's face it; no one goes to Turkey just to buy a carpet. However, thousands of holidaymakers returning from Istanbul and Ankara do so with a rolled up Turkish carpet in their suitcase. There's

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August 19, 2010 / Bhutan Holidays

Bhutan for Family Adventurers

Simply the mention of the word, Bhutan, conjures up visions of a remote and exotic destination with a spectacular landscape and a rich, magical history. Bhutan is all of this and more but, perha

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July 29, 2010 / Bhutan Holidays, Trekking

Bhutan, Treks for all Seasons

As with any visit to a country abroad, when planning to visit the Kingdom of Bhutan it is important to consider the best time of the year to go. This varies greatly between individuals and, depe

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July 27, 2010 / Bhutan Holidays

Something Different to Do on a Bhutan Trek

One thing you are definitely likely to do while you're in Bhutan? Trek! But if you need a bit of time to rest your legs in between your various explorations, you might want to do something a lit

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July 1, 2010 / Bhutan Holidays

Reading Up on That Bhutan Trek

Before you head off on your Bhutan Trek you'll want to make sure that you've had the correct inoculations, packed the right supplies and have your paperwork in order. However, if you also want

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