I’ve just returned from a beautiful Bhutan tour First off... Where is Bhutan Jean? Well, it’s a tiny country, between India and China
Bhutan is a tiny and remote kingdom nestling in the Himalayas Between its powerful neighbours, India and China. Almost completely cut off for centuries, it has tried to let in some aspects of the outside world while fiercely guarding its ancient traditions. The Bhutanese name for Bhutan, Druk Yul, means "Land of the Thunder Dragon" and it only began to open up to outsiders in the 1970s. The Wang chuck hereditary monarchy has wielded power since 1907. But Bhutan became a two-party parliamentary democracy after elections in March 2008.
Your aircraft approach to Bhutan's Paro International Airport sets the scene for what is in store for those lucky tourists in one of the last great frontiers of world travel. Flying into Bhutan is an experience, from the aircraft it is hard to take in the sheer beauty of the scene below. The snow-clad slopes give way to beautiful forests of pine and rhododendron, and just below the tree line, verdant valleys and White Water Rivers give way to fields of green.
There is a sense of timelessness as the plane makes a perfect landing. This is a medieval land, a Kingdom of dreams, dragons, legends and landscapes: of myth and legend: and people so fiercely proud of their history they wear their national dress as a symbol of their loyalty to the land they love. In this fascinating tour you see some of the remains of the Advent of Buddhism in Bhutan and the scenic hills around the valleys. The architectural style is like non-other on earth and would have to be one of the most popular destinations of tourist today. With it is a land full of warm-hearted proud friendly people who go to unusual lengths to preserve each element of Bhutanese life. Bhutan follows the same principle of integrating traditional Bhutanese hospitality with the most up to date facilities. The hotels, houses and lodges across the country are built and decorated in traditional style and are the best that Bhutan has to offer.
Our guide was Namgay, and our driver, Mr Kumar. We hiked two magnificent altitude hikes.. one to Tigers Nest Monastery – this was at least 6 hours walking
And the other was a hike to a Nunnery – this was from the one of the highest Mountain passes in Bhutan, Cholula – started at 3,900ft and dropped down to 2,000ft.. and then climbed again. A good walk through a gorgeous fir tree forest, and it was particularly good seeing’s we
visited Bhutan during Autumn season. On getting to the Nunnery, it was fascinating chatting to these nuns who have made this Nunnery their life time home.
I can totally recommend a visit to Bhutan Email jeanw@thecapeclub.com for info and copy of itinerary
Anybody interested in joining our 3 – 12 June’16 Tour? $2818US includes all meals, transport guides, base hotels, with one splurge 5 star splurge night.
The colours, sounds, and tastes of Bhutan will live with you forever! Ps.. as promised.. a report back about our hotels October 2015.
We started off at Peaceful Resort in Thimphu Then checked into The Green Resort Punakha, very new and very lovely We had one night at Guest Farm House in Phobjikha valley And one night at Vera hotel Then we checked into the only 5* fully Bhutanese Hotel Zhiwaling Lastly, we had 3 nights at Tigers Nest Resort.
2016 Women’s tour to Japan 21 – 28 March
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Myanmar 25 April – 5 May
I’m off to A tour to this fascinating country will be included in 2017 More about this tour in due course.. Interested? jeanw@thecapeclub.com
Bhutan 3 – 12 June 2016
The best and most beautiful things in the world, cannot be seen or touched – they must be felt with the heart – Helen Keller
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Gorgeous Shanghai Shopping Tour 5 – 11 August 2016
“The greatest reward and luxury of travel is to be able to experience everyday things as if for the first time “ - Bill Bryson
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Gorgeous Women Canada with a cruise to Alaska
“A traveller without observation, is like a bird without wings – Moslih Eddin Saadi
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Pilates/Photography Tour II Vietnam & Cambodia 7 – 17 October 2016
“Yellow shines with optimism, enlightenment and happiness – Beams of golden yellow carry the promise of a positive future – Yellow instils energy, open communication and can spark creative thoughts”.
Tour selling price is $USD2988 twin share Final amount due 7 August 2016
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Glamorous Girls Tour Rajasthan & Goa India 21 Oct - 5 November 2016
“That’s how we keep this crazy place together, - with the heart.. India is the heart that keeps us together. There is no place with people like my people – There is no heart like Indian heart – Shantaram”
UsD$4070 twin share (incl. all internal flights)
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Enjoy a taste from Bhutan.
Ema Datshi (Tibetan: Churu) Chili Cheese.. only country where chilies are served as a vegetable and not a condiment! The national dish of Bhutan, this stew of hot peppers and cheese is extremely unique. It is usually made with a type of Bhutanese farmer's cheese, which can be approximated in the West by using queso fresco or feta cheese. Ingredients: 1/2 lb. hot green chilis (jalapenos, serranos, Thai chilis - your choice depending on heat tolerance) 1 medium sweet onion, diced small 3/4 cups water 1/2 lb. Danish feta cheese 2 tsp. vegetable oil 2 tomatoes, diced 4 cloves garlic, chopped 1/2 tsp. fresh cilantro leaves, chopped Directions: Remove seeds and ribs from chilis and cut chilis lengthwise into 4 slices each. Place chilis and onion in water with vegetable oil. Boil 10 minutes. Add tomato and garlic and simmer for 2 more minutes. Add cheese and simmer on low for 2 more minutes - enough to blend the cheese without completely melting it. Add cilantro and stir. Serve with Bhutanese red rice. Prep Time: 5 minutes Cooking Time: 15 minutes Servings: 2-4
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