Guest guest Posted March 29, 2003 Report Share Posted March 29, 2003 Please click on the url, scroll to the bottom, then click "Travel Arrangements" and all the information is there: http://www.kingdomofbhutan.com/ AS THIS SITE IS HIGHLY ILLUSTRATED.DOWNLOADING TIME COULD BE A BIT LONGER. REST ASSURED THAT YOUR PATIENCE WILL BE REWARDED.BEST VIEWED WITH NETSCAPE OR EXPLORER.THIS SITE IS UPDATED REGULARLY FOR THEMOST CURRENT AND COMPLETE INFORMATION ON AND FROM THE KINGDOM. SCROLL DOWNFOR ALL CULTURE AND TRAVEL LINKS. WELCOME TO THE KINGDOM BHUTAN. Many eastern classics and books of wisdom have referred to the Himalayas as the abode of the gods and home to the immortals. These descriptions did not stem merely from the majesty and grandeur of the natural surroundings but perhaps alluded to a special environment where communion with the divine was possible through contemplation and meditation. And so since time immemorial, ascetics, scholars, philosophers and pilgrim have been drawn irresistibly to these remote and rugged mountains in their personal search for wisdom, inspiration, solitude and happiness. BHUTAN is a country nestled in the eastern Himalayas. The country has been visited by a great many saints, mystics, scholars and pilgrims over the centuries who not only came for their personal elucidation, but blessed the land and its people with an invaluable spiritual and cultural legacy that has shaped every facet of Bhutanese lives. Visitors and guests to the country will be surprised that the culture and the traditional lifestyle is still richly intact and at the degree to which it permeates all strands of modern day secular life. From the traditional woven garments to the prayer flags on high mountain slopes, from the built environment to the natural environment, from the religious mask dances to the folk dances, this cultural heritage is proudly evident and offers a unique cultural setting. THE BHUTANESE have treasured their natural environment as it is seen as a source of all life and the abode of the gods and spirits. Buddhism has been the predominant religion since the 7th century and has inculcated deeply the value that all forms of sentient life, not just human life, are precious and sacred. Given such a prevailing ethos which respects the natural environment, it is not surprising that the Bhutanese have lived in harmony with nature and that the nation has its environment still pristine and intact today. The country has been identified as one of the 10 bio-diversity hot spots in the world and as one of the 221 global endemic bird areas. Its eco-systems harbours some of the most exotic species of the eastern Himalayas with an estimated 770 species of birds and over 50 species of rhododendron, besides an astonishing variety of medical plants and orchids. Bhutan also has a rich wildlife with animals like the takin, snow leopard, golden langur, blue sheep, tiger, water buffalo and elephant. IT IS TO SAFEGUARD this rich natural environment and culture, that the country has consciously adopted a controlled tourism and development policy. In 1997, just over 5,000 tourists entered the country and the numbers in the coming years are not expected to increase greatly. For the few who do travel to Bhutan, there are a wide variety of activites-from the Snowman trek to kayaking down the Mochhu; from witnessing the colorful festivals in the fortresses to the panoramic mountain flight on Druk Air. We hope that visitors who make the journey to Bhutan enjoy their experience and return home with glowing memories. His Excellency Lyonpo Khandu WangchukMinister for Trade and Industry MINISTRY OF TRADE AND INDUSTRYRoyal Government of BhutanTashichho DzongThimphu, Bhutan Introduction Page Kingdom of Bhutan Visitor Information Travel Arrangements © 1997 - 2003 Far Fung Places LLC, Bhutan Tourism Corporation Limited. All rights reserved.Concept/Design: Keser & Company, J Dennis (JD) Keser, Aurich Lawson.Cartography: J (JD) Dennis Keser Copy: Kathleen Zurich Fung, David Keen, J Dennis (JD) Keser.Photography: Kathleen Fung, J Dennis (JD) Keser. http://www.kingdomofbhutan.com/Do you ? Platinum - Watch CBS' NCAA March Madness, live on your desktop! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 30, 2003 Report Share Posted March 30, 2003 Wow! festivals of guru rinpoche!!! I´ve got my tongue out and my eyes wide open!!! thanks dear for the links!!! Love Barbara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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