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Locals slicing and drying turnips which have been donated to the monastery and forms a staple part of the monks winter diet. I hope they like turnips!

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We were fortunate to see around 20 Black Necked Cranes who were wintering in Bhutan. They are extemely endangered and are the national bird of Bhutan.

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The telescopes inside the viewing centre for sighting the rare Black Necked Cranes wintering in this valley in Bhutan.

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Many building in Bhutan have murals such as these. Symbols of good luck, protection and reference to Drukpa Kinley (The Divine Madman).

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Many building in Bhutan have murals such as these. Symbols of good luck, protection and reference to Drukpa Kinley (The Divine Madman).

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Bhutan's very traditional international airport.

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While driving back from Bumthang we stopped in this serene valley to have lunch.

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Yacks coming down from the high pastures for the winter causing a road blockage on the road to Bumthang.

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The Dzong (fort/ administration) of Paro District. Also houses a museum.

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The traffic police point in the centre of Thimphu. Apparently traffic lights were installed but the...

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On route to Bumthang we crossed the pass behind Thimphu and stopped to admire the view of the...

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The flight to Bhutan took us iver the plains of West Bengal. Fascinating patterns were created by dry river beds and their tributaries.

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Young locals leaving the monastery after hiking up for the day. What a wonderful way for teenagers...

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A spectacular Monks Village about 3-4 hours walk up the mountain behind Thimphu was well worth the...

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A spectacular Monks Village about 3-4 hours walk up the mountain behind Thimphu was well worth the...

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The flight to Paro, Bhutan is spectacular, traversing the whole himalayan range, peaks into valleys which lead to Tibet.

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Royal Druk Airlines has 2 planes which make the daily flights. Very nice aircraft, staff, service...

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A quaint little shop in Bumthang. We weren't souvenier shopping however but searching for the...

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