| Accompany
Bhutan's national botanist from the Indian
plains to alpine heights where towering Himalayan peaks,
dense coniferous forests and 45ft rhododendrons will hold
you spellbound. Wildlife abounds! Spot a rare troop of golden
languor monkeys. Stop at the winter home of the rare black-necked
cranes.
The
revered King has taken an aggressive approach to environmental
conservation declaring his land tobacco free. One-third
of Bhutan is retained for nature parks, reserves and biological
corridors. Forested land many never fall below 60 percent.
However, a delicate balance must be maintained in the Buddhist
tradition of ancient Dzongs and monasteries.
Climb
the arduous path to one of the world's most venerated monasteries
(at left), the spectacular Takstang, or Tiger's Nest, perched
on a 10,000-foot vertical cliff.
Travel
rough roads, expect to lodge in tents. And meet captivating
Bhutanese in cities, villages and markets. You will be swept
up in Bhutan's determination to make destiny a matter of
choice not chance, as you capture the aura of 21st century
Shangri-La!
Click
here to sample the DVD of Discovering
the Myths & Mystique
of Bhutan. |
