Known to the natives as Druk Yul (Land of the Thunder Dragon), Bhutan is regarded as the last paradise on earth. Its isolation, spectacular mountains, varied flora and fauna, ancient Buddhist monasteries, vibrant culture and mystic aura have mad it so. Though small in size, the Kingdom’s topography is one of dramatic contrast. From the near-tropical southern border with India at an altitude of 300m, the land rises to culminate in the over 7000 m. peaks of the Himalaya in the north which form a natural frontier with the Tibetan region of Bhutan’s northern neighbor, China. Lying in a valley … Continue reading
Exotic kingdom in the Himalaya !
Mention Nepal, and most people will conjure up images of the Himalaya. Indeed eight of the world’s 10 tallest peaks are located here. The country is however, distinguished not only for its high mountains, but also for its unique culture heritage, artistic monuments and exotic wildlife, which area reflected in the country’s languages, architecture and biodiversity. Wedged in between Tibet of the People’s Republic of China in the north and India on the other three sides, Nepal is the confluence of two great religions Hinduism and Buddhism. It is the land where Lord Buddha was born more than 2,500 years … Continue reading
The Roof of the World !
Tibet the very name evokes feeling of awe and mystery. A land of ancient Buddhist culture, awesome landscapes, artistic monasteries and centuries old caravan trails, Tibet is a destination out of the ordinary. Famed as the Roof of the World, the Tibet Autonomous Region of China lies on a plateau at an average elevation of 4,000m. It is bounded by the Kunlun mountains to the north and the Himalaya to the South bordering with Nepal & India. Tibet covers an area of 1.2 million sq km, and has population of 2.3 million. Tibet’s capital city Lhasa (elevation 3,700m) is a … Continue reading
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Darjeeling Queen of hills
Sikkim & Darjeeling offer the magical feel of a Himalayan fairytale lands. Amazing hidden valleys, mystical monasteries, snow-fed lakes and a mountain setting covered with flowers, tea-gardens and forests culminate here. These two neighboring Indian states are home to three major population groups Nepalese, Lepcha and Bhutia – providing a colorful composite of cutlers. Mt. Kanchenjunga, the third highest peak in the world at 8,586 m. dominates the landscape and is revered as their guardian deity. These two states of India tucked in the Himalaya across Nepal’s eastern frontier – crammed between Tibet to the north, Bhutan to the east … Continue reading