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1. Best trekking operator for Nepal,India,Bhutan and Tibet. August 10, 2008 Responsible Adventures are an ecological trekking organization designed to improve, protect and preserve the environment of the Himalayan mountain rangers. An organization for the 21st century, we are leaders in the organization of ecological mountain treks. Responsible Adventures were created and developed by a group of young environmentally and culturally conscious former Trek leaders with more than 18 years of experience each in leading treks throughout the Himalaya, The Alps, Australia and The Rockies. All of the founding worked for some of the biggest and reputed adventure travel co... (read more) Author: Raj Tamang

2. Bumthang Valley: A 21st Century Shangri-La August 05, 2008 The Kingdom of Bhutan, one of the smallest kingdoms on earth, lies cradled in the very heart of Himalayas. This isolated country that borders Tibet on the north and India on the south is the last Himalayan Buddhist kingdom. Bhutan or "The Land of the Thunder Dragon" is a country of sprawling forests, venerated monasteries, overpowering fortresses, lush green valleys fed by bountiful rivers and age-old practices. It is also the only country which recognizes Buddhism as it's official religion. Bhutan is often identified as the last surviving refuge of traditional Himalayan Buddhist culture. Bhut... (read more) Author: Adv Bhutan

3. Best trekking operator for Nepal,India,Bhutan and India. July 29, 2008 Responsible Adventures are an ecological trekking organization designed to improve, protect and preserve the environment of the Himalayan mountain rangers. An organization for the 21st century, we are leaders in the organization of ecological mountain treks. Responsible Adventures were created and developed by a group of young environmentally and culturally conscious former Trek leaders with more than 18 years of experience each in leading treks throughout the Himalaya, The Alps, Australia and The Rockies. All of the founding worked for some of the biggest and reputed adventure travel co... (read more) Author: Raj Tamang

4. Diwali: The Festival of Light July 18, 2008 India is the largest country in the Indian Subcontinent, bordering Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Myanmar; while Sri Lanka, the Maldives and Indonesia lie to the South-East in the Indian Ocean. It is the seventh largest country in the world by area and is second only to China in terms of population, with over one billion people. As a result, India is an extremely diverse country, with vast differences in geography, culture, language and ethnicity across its expanse, enticing holidaymakers with the stimulation of the senses that this diversity brings. One of the ways thi... (read more) Author: Isla Campbell

5. Photography, Filming & Sceneries Painting Tour: July 13, 2008 Photography, Filming & Sceneries Painting Tour: Your visit to Bhutan will have immense opportunities for you to take your photography further. Photography in Bhutan is permitted everywhere accept inside the dzongs and temples. If you wish to take the pictures of the local people, houses, shops and so on, always be polite to get their consent. They will be happy to say OK. Royal Government of Bhutan permits filming in the country after seeing the script. Any commercial filming must pay the filming royalty separately from the tourist tariff to obtain the filming permit from the Royal ... (read more) Author: Ten Dorji

6. Festival Tours of Bhutan July 13, 2008 FESTIVAL TOURS The festivals in Bhutan showcase its living culture and also give an insight into how significant it is to the Bhutanese people and their distinct way of life. These festivals are popularly known as Tsechus and are organized in the honor of Guru Padmasambhava, who brought Buddhism into this country in the 8th century. The event is marked by colorful and well choreographed mask dances depicting various facets of the Buddhist teachings. Tshechus are also an occasion of social gathering for the Bhutanese families. The people come dressed in their finest for the very special ... (read more) Author: Ten Dorji

7. Meditation Tours of Bhutan July 13, 2008 MEDITATION TOURS. Meditation is a process of familiarizing with one's own mental life where you are blessed with more happiness into your life. Bhutan’s very special and pristine surrounding makes for a very conducive environment for mediation. Also, Bhutan is home to some of the most revered Buddhist sites in the Himalayas and the country is blessed by many high lamas with an invaluable spiritual legacy. These make Bhutan a very favorable place for the meditation and, hence, in pursuing one’s own spiritual goal. Those who are interested in mediation, we can arrange... (read more) Author: Ten Dorji

8. Textiles & Handicraft Tours of Bhutan July 13, 2008 TEXTILES AND HANDICRAFTS TOURS The Bhutanese textiles are rich, vibrant, colorful and a complex art and form an integral part of the Bhutanese culture. The Bhutanese textiles are integrated into all aspects of life in Bhutan- reflects the country’s distinctive identity. The textile plays a great economic significance for many of our people. You can see our young and old Bhutanese women weaving a tapestry of colors and patterns with their hands, while walking the streets of the modern Bhutan or hiking on the trails of rural Bhutan. Some of the important places for textile are Radhi & ... (read more) Author: Ten Dorji

9. Trekking Tours of Bhutan July 13, 2008 TREKKING TOURS OF BHUTAN Trekking in Bhutan is very adventurous and it provides the best opportunity to explore the life of the people in the remote villages and high-up Mountains and also enjoy the pristine environment with most exotic and endangered species of flora and fauna. It also provides an outstanding experience of the spectacular views of the Bhutanese landscapes and breath-taking views of the Himalayas. There are trekking routes which suite both summer and winter seasons. We, at the Authentic Bhutan Tours, organize treks of varying duration and location. We have wh... (read more) Author: Ten Dorji

10. Bhutan Folk Festival June 26, 2008 Bhutan Folk Festival Location: Vicinity of the Punakha Dzong (Fortress) Season/dates: 13, 14 &15 Dec, 2008 Duration: 3 days Tourist Profile: Enjoys sports and games, history, culture, outdoors The Bhutan Folk Festival is organized to commemorate the 100 years of monarchy and to celebrate the coronation of a new king. The event offers visitors a chance to experience and discover the living tradition and cultural heritage of Bhutan, the last Himalayan Buddhist kingdom. The Festival is a 3 days event in Punakha (1,350m, 4,430ft), the old capital of Bhutan. The event... (read more) Author: Ten Dorji

11. Hotels India are fantastic April 24, 2008 Well known all over the world for its ethnicity and culture the country of India is a dream destination for many foreign visitors and tourists. India is the largest country in the Indian Subcontinent and shares boundaries with China and Nepal to the north, Pakistan to the west, Bhutan to the north-east, Sri Lanka, the Maldives and Indonesia lie to the south-east and Bangladesh and Myanmar to the east. If its land size is anything to go by, India is the seventh largest country in the world. Its multi-lingual and multi-ethnic cultural life is what appeals to the foreign masses. Handicrafts of In... (read more) Author: Nancy Eben

12. Why hire a Private Tour Guide? February 18, 2008 When you are traveling to Asia, whether it’s Shanghai or the Seychelles, Bhutan or Borneo, India or Indonesia, hiring a private tour guide through a site like Viamigo on your on your next vacation or business trip can get you where you want to be with more certainty. Many people might not want to go on a holiday package or bus tour, they might not want to call an interpreter or business escort agency, but they would be delighted to hire a private guide for a custom tour – if they knew where to find one. Thankfully there are few sites like Viamigo.com which list thousands of private guides... (read more) Author: Yuki Garcia

13. Asia Tourist destinations in South Asia make the best of your time February 07, 2008 Tourism in South Asia has been flourishing for past few years. With growing economic expansion of each South Asian nation, today these rapidly developing nations are going the whole hog to attract maximum tourist each coming year. South Asian Nations or in other words South Asia tourist destinations include Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka each of which is as beautiful and enticing as the other. Bhutan Tourist Attractions Well renowned all over across the globe as the last Shangri La (meaning- Utopian paradise) on earth, the Kingdom of Bhutan offers helluva lot ... (read more) Author: Nancy Eben

14. Authentic Bhutan Tours - For Your Bhutan Experience! January 11, 2008 Welcome to Authentic Bhutan Tours- For Your Bhutan Experience! Authentic Bhutan Tours provides the leading tour service for Bhutan. If you are interested in touring our beautiful country, simply contact us and we will begin creating your dream tour of Bhutan, our paradise. Bhutan's unspoiled beauty provides a unique glimpse into a lifestyle that chose to pursue the simple life. Come! Meet our people. See our culture. Experience a country whose happiness is measured not by income but by our experiences and personal connections. All of us at Authentic Bhutan Tours are excited to meet y... (read more) Author: Ten Dorji

15. Tour and Travel October 30, 2007 India Tour Packages, Ayurveda, Spa Tours india, Adventure Tours, pilgrimage tours of India, Tourist destinations in India, temple tours in India, forts palaces tour in India, wildlife tours in India, india wildlife tour packages, package tours to India, india tour operator, Ayurveda in India, tour operators in India, india tourism packages, Indian tour operators, Tourism packages of India, package tours of India, Indian package tours, Indian cultural tours, Indian adventure tours, india tour packages, tour packages in India, Indian tour packages, north india tour packages, India tours, tours i... (read more) Author: Deepak Khanna

16. Bhutan - The Lanf of Thunder Dragon! October 14, 2007 Bhutan- The Land of Thunder Dragon. Bhutan, or the Kingdom of the Thunder Dragon, is nestled in the lap of the eastern Himalayas bordering with India in the south and China in the north. This tiny kingdom is primarily agrarian and is still a rural country almost devoid of industrialization. Globally, Bhutan is renowned for environment conservation, good governance, religious and cultural preservation. As a “Gift to the Earth”, Bhutan maintains more than 70 % of its entire land cover under pristine forest, and was the recipient of the United Nations Environment Programs’ Champion of the Ea... (read more) Author: Ten Dorji

17. Bhutanese Cuisine October 08, 2007 Bhutanese cuisine includes a variety of dishes, mainly red rice, meat (pork, beef, chicken, fish and yak meat), cheese and lots of chillies. Although we are Buddhist country, yet people of Bhutan eat lots of meat. The most traditional dishes are fiery. The ema datshi, a dish of chilies with cheese, could certainly be considered the national dish. It is very hot and spicy. Other traditional dish are puta, buckwheat noodles, hontay, buckwheat dumplings filled with cheese and spinach or turnip, momo, flour dumplings filled with meat or cheese and cabbage, suja, slated butter tea; and dheysee, s... (read more) Author: Ten Dorji

18. Bhutan 2008 October 08, 2007 Meet the Bhutanese and become a part of history! Bhutan Celebrates 100 Years of Monarchy In 2008, Bhutan – the last Buddhist kingdom in the Himalayas – will celebrate the centenary of the Monarchy. The first king, His Majesty Gongsar Ugyen Wangchuck, established the rule of hereditary Monarchy in 1907. To commemorate and to celebrate this happy occasion, a year-long event will be organized in the country. The celebrations will highlight the last Himalayan Buddhist kingdom in the world. It will focus on the vibrant living Buddhist culture of the country. It will be a golden opportunity ... (read more) Author: Ten Dorji

19. Tantra, the secrets of the universe September 25, 2007 When first hearing about tantra, most people usually react in the same way... that it's something to do with sex or smut. It is unfortunate that most people get the wrong impression about Tantra. Tantra actually is something completely different. Tantra is an ancient system of spirituality which is based on a unique understanding of the Universe. The word tantra translated from Sanskrit means "weave" or "web" denoting continuity, Tantra in its various forms has existed in India, China, Japan, Tibet, Nepal, Bhutan, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Korea, Cambodia, Burma, Indonesia and Mongolia. ... (read more) Author: Moses Maimon

20. Put yourself in India tours and experience the glimpse of India July 25, 2007 Are you looking forward to a place where you can make your holiday a memorable experience? Are you in search of a place which is full of wild and wonderful experiences? Your search ends here. Put yourself in India tours and experience the glimpse of India. Crowned by the world’s highest mountain range “the Himalayas”, India is the seventh largest country of the world and the land of India is full of is full of beauty and ecstasy. The sub-continent of India is surrounded by Nepal, Pakistan, China, Bhutan and Bangladesh. The sub-continent of India is surrounded by Indian Ocean in the south, Arab... (read more) Author: Michael Braganza

21. Trekking in Himalayas May 22, 2007 Himalayas - where the earth meets the sky. The Himalayas run through the entire northern part of India, covering five states of India. The term "Himalaya" - a Sanskrit word which means “the Abode of Snow” They have the largest mountain peaks in the world and stretches across six countries in Asia i.e. Bhutan, China, Nepal, India, Pakistan and Afghanistan. The Hindu pilgrim routes, the low valleys that abruptly rise up in high mountain ranges, the lovely trekking routes, densely forested areas lying just a mountain range away from barren cold deserts, and the lovely people of the mou... (read more) Author: Jyoti Mali

22. Bhutanese Refugees in Nepal September 07, 2006 Between 1989 and 1993 more than 95,000 Lhotshampas (Bhutanese Nepali-speaking Hindus of Nepali origin who live(d) in the southern plains of Bhutan), nearly a sixth of the kingdom's total population of approximately 600,000 have been forced to leave or forcibly evicted from the country by the Bhutanese Government. This has made Bhutan one of the highest per capita refugee generators in the world due to the implementation of the “Driglam Namzha” (Cultural Code of the Ruling Elite) with a "One Nation, One People" policy which imposed the language, dress code, and customs of the northern Bhut... (read more) Author: David Oglaza

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