If the himalaya did not exist ,how would this influence the climate condition of bhutan
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Bhutan: everything you need to know about the Himalayan Kingdom
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Nestled between Asian monoliths India and China, the remote kingdom of Bhutan has long been overlooked thanks to its high-profile neighbours. But the tiny kingdom has been firmly placed on the map this week when the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge made a royal visit to the Himalayas after touring New Delhi.
The secretive kingdom is not only filled with ancient monasteries and fortresses, but its natural beauty is formed from vast vistas of steep mountains, leafy pine forests and tranquil lakes.
This undiscovered paradise is little known by tourists, with plenty of rare sites in this mystic and spiritual land to inspire even the most seasoned explorer.
Where is Bhutan?
Landlocked Bhutan is situated in South Asia at the eastern end of the Himalayas. Bordering China to the north and India to the South, its capital city is Thimphu, which has an estimated population of around 770 thousand people.
(Corbis)
How easy is it to visit?
Bhutan has kept itself cut off from the world for centuries to protect its culture and it was not until the 1970s that the first foreign tourists were allowed in.
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William and Kate in fits of laughter while trying archery in Bhutan
Kate and Wills arrive in Bhutan after a nail-biting landing at airport
Surge of bookings to India and Bhutan expected following Royal visit
Things are changing rapidly - smartphones and karaoke bars are now common in the capital, Thimphu - but the authorities still monitor foreign influences.
For this reason, Bhutan remains relatively untouched by mass tourism because the government restricts the numbers of visitors to the country.
You can still visit, but it’s important to note that the country charges visitors from outside South Asia about $250 (£155) a day to be there.
Be sure to apply for a visa in advance of your arrival via an authorised tour operator. Visas normally cost around £29 per person and are essential for booking flights into the country.
(Corbis)
What can I do there?
Visit the Tiger’s Nest Monastery
Taktsang Palphug Monastery, known as Paro Taktsang, is a Buddhist temple complex which clings to a cliff, 3120 meters above the sea level on the side of the upper Paro valley above a beautiful forest of blue pine and rhododendrons. According to legend, Guru Rinpoche flew to this site on a magical tiger and meditated in a cave before continuing his journey to spread Buddhism across the Himalayas.
Hike the Bhutanese Himalayas
Bhutan’s stunning mountain scenery is a hiker’s paradise, and a brilliant way to see the country as the locals do, walking trails that meander the hills and peaks. The Snowman Trek, which takes a whopping 25 days, is the most famous route, but most people opt for shorter day walks that still allow hikers to take in beautiful mountain views.
(Scott Dunn)
Explore the capital
Set in a broad valley in the west of the country, Thimphu is Bhutan’s only proper city, where you’ll really be able to see how the ancient and modern coexist in the country. The Bhutanese capital is packed with historic sights: from the breathtaking fortress temple (or dzong) of Tashi Chho to Thimphu’s lively weekend market and the huge, golden statue of Buddha that overlooks the city.
Be part of a tsechu
All of the nation’s dzongs and goembas (monasteries) host tsechus – colourful bhuddist festivals where monks don rainbow-coloured costumes and fearsome monster masks and dance to local instruments like horns, drums and gongs. A brilliant wa
As William and Kate touch down in the nation, get the lowdown on the royal tour’s latest destination
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Nestled between Asian monoliths India and China, the remote kingdom of Bhutan has long been overlooked thanks to its high-profile neighbours. But the tiny kingdom has been firmly placed on the map this week when the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge made a royal visit to the Himalayas after touring New Delhi.
The secretive kingdom is not only filled with ancient monasteries and fortresses, but its natural beauty is formed from vast vistas of steep mountains, leafy pine forests and tranquil lakes.
This undiscovered paradise is little known by tourists, with plenty of rare sites in this mystic and spiritual land to inspire even the most seasoned explorer.
Where is Bhutan?
Landlocked Bhutan is situated in South Asia at the eastern end of the Himalayas. Bordering China to the north and India to the South, its capital city is Thimphu, which has an estimated population of around 770 thousand people.
(Corbis)
How easy is it to visit?
Bhutan has kept itself cut off from the world for centuries to protect its culture and it was not until the 1970s that the first foreign tourists were allowed in.
READ MORE
William and Kate in fits of laughter while trying archery in Bhutan
Kate and Wills arrive in Bhutan after a nail-biting landing at airport
Surge of bookings to India and Bhutan expected following Royal visit
Things are changing rapidly - smartphones and karaoke bars are now common in the capital, Thimphu - but the authorities still monitor foreign influences.
For this reason, Bhutan remains relatively untouched by mass tourism because the government restricts the numbers of visitors to the country.
You can still visit, but it’s important to note that the country charges visitors from outside South Asia about $250 (£155) a day to be there.
Be sure to apply for a visa in advance of your arrival via an authorised tour operator. Visas normally cost around £29 per person and are essential for booking flights into the country.
(Corbis)
What can I do there?
Visit the Tiger’s Nest Monastery
Taktsang Palphug Monastery, known as Paro Taktsang, is a Buddhist temple complex which clings to a cliff, 3120 meters above the sea level on the side of the upper Paro valley above a beautiful forest of blue pine and rhododendrons. According to legend, Guru Rinpoche flew to this site on a magical tiger and meditated in a cave before continuing his journey to spread Buddhism across the Himalayas.
Hike the Bhutanese Himalayas
Bhutan’s stunning mountain scenery is a hiker’s paradise, and a brilliant way to see the country as the locals do, walking trails that meander the hills and peaks. The Snowman Trek, which takes a whopping 25 days, is the most famous route, but most people opt for shorter day walks that still allow hikers to take in beautiful mountain views.
(Scott Dunn)
Explore the capital
Set in a broad valley in the west of the country, Thimphu is Bhutan’s only proper city, where you’ll really be able to see how the ancient and modern coexist in the country. The Bhutanese capital is packed with historic sights: from the breathtaking fortress temple (or dzong) of Tashi Chho to Thimphu’s lively weekend market and the huge, golden statue of Buddha that overlooks the city.
Be part of a tsechu
All of the nation’s dzongs and goembas (monasteries) host tsechus – colourful bhuddist festivals where monks don rainbow-coloured costumes and fearsome monster masks and dance to local instruments like horns, drums and gongs. A brilliant wa
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