Wangdiphodrang Travel Blogs

5/8/07This morning we drove out of the Bumthang Valley and headed back towards Trongsa and on to Phobjikha, the home of the endangered black cranes (who are currently residing in their Summer Home, Tibet…) Kemcho was very quiet and a bit on edge this morning (although he has seemed a bit differe…

Next day morning i went to the Immigration office to apply for the permits to visit other places towards East. There was a long queue as the office was opening after 3 days. First I needed to extend my original permit, which was for only 7 days, to 15 days and then apply for the Special places perm…

A three week trip through China, across the Himalayas to Lhasa by rail, Khatmandu and Bhutan

Magical Bhutan. My heart starts banging away at the mention of Bhutan, this little explored Kingdom in the middle the Himalayas, revered as the 'Land of the Peaceful Dragon' and regarded as one of the last 'Shangri-La’s in the Himalayan region because of its remoteness, it's spectacular mountain terrain, varied flora and fauna and its unique ancient Buddhist monasteries.

Traveling in Bhutan requires lots of driving.  There are no train lines, and only one airport.  The roads are in good condition, but they are wicked twisty, and often there's only room for one car at a time.  Suprisingly though there weren't any accidents that we could see.  Pro…