Trekking in Bhutan

Bhutan is an independent kingdom bordering India to the south and Tibet to the north. It is the most isolated country in the Himalaya. It opened itself for tourism in. Bhutan is a Buddhist kingdom and practice Mahayana Buddhism of the Drukpa Kagyupa sect. Ancient Dzong fortresses and monasteries, unspoiled landscape, lush green hills and valleys, turquoise blue mountain lakes, clean rivers, and sharp snow-capped mountains are among the attractions here. Blue sheep, Tibetan snow cock, numerous different species of birds and Langur monkeys are among the fauna seen along the Chomolhari trek routes, the most popular treks of Bhutan.

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