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	Bhutan - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The climate in Bhutan varies with altitude from subtropical in the south to temperate in the highlands and polar-type climate with year-round snow in the north.
		Bhutan's economy is one of the world's smallest and least developed, and is based on agriculture, forestry, and the sale of hydroelectric power to India.
		Bhutan remains one of the most secluded nations in the world, and foreigners are not permitted to travel to many of its areas to minimise the effects of tourism on the local culture.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Bhutan (3591 words)

	History of Bhutan - InfoSearchPoint.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Jigme Singye Wangchuck, the present and fourth king in the line, ascended to the throne in 1972 at age 17 upon the death of his father.
		Bhutan is faced with the prospect of having to strengthen its token army force to obtain an eviction of the ULFA, or risk giving India a pretense and reason for annexing Bhutan itself as the 23rd state of India.
		The UN refugee camps appear to be have been the spawning grounds of the new Bhutan Communist Party, the BPC, which announced itself in April 2003 and called for an overthrow of the monarchy, and perhaps to establish a 'people's war' similar to the nearby Nepalese People's War.
	www.infosearchpoint.com /display/History_of_Bhutan (941 words)

	Bhutan Places of Interest, Paro valley, Taksang monastery, Thimpu, Punakha, Gangtey, Bumthang valleys and Eastern ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Western Bhutan is known for its stunning scenery with rice paddies cascading down magnificent mountains, the pristine rivers that flow through the main towns of Paro, Thimphu and Punakha, and unique two-story houses with brightly painted window designs.
		Eastern Bhutan is known for its stunning hand-loomed textiles and the weavers are all masters of the "supplementary weft-weave" technique.
		Towns in eastern Bhutan are built on the sides of the hills which contrasts to valley floor settlements in the west.
	www.trekking-in-nepal.com /bhutan/Places_of_Interest.htm (2872 words)

	Bhutan
		Candidates to the council of ministers are nominated by the king, elected by the National Assembly, and serve fixed, five-year terms.
		The official religion of Bhutan is the Mahayana tradition of Buddhism, which is adhered to by 75% of the population.
		Bhutan is one of the most secluded nations in the world, and access for foreigners is restricted to certain areas, although these are expanding.
	www.creekin.net /n22-bhutan.html (1197 words)

	Monarchy and Royal family of Bhutan: Bhutannewsonline.com
		Bhutan agreed to be guided by the advice of India in regard to its foreign relations, according to this Treaty.
		King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck (1952-1972) was born in 1928.
		Bhutan has made tremendous progress in the filed of communications, hydro-electric power development, education, health, financial sector, environmental protection, and industrial and infrastructural development during his reign.
	www.bhutannewsonline.com /monarchy.html (1304 words)

	BHUTAN TOUR (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Thimphu, the modern capital of Bhutan lies at an elevation of 2300 meters in a valley transversed by the Wang - Chu (Thimphu river).
		All four kings of Bhutan held the post of Tongsa penlop (honorary Governor) prior to being crowned as King.
		Jambey Lhakhang built by Tibetan King Songten Gembo, incarnation of Buddha of compassion, in the 7th century, is among 108 monasteries built by him to subdue the evil spirit in the Himalayan region.
	www.elitenepal.com /bhutan/places_btn.htm (1442 words)

	The Living Edens: Bhutan - People Culture and History
		It is said that he flew to Bhutan on the back of a tiger, and that at Taktsang he conquered the demon spirits that were standing in the way of the spread of Buddhism.
		It is more certain that he visited Bumthang in central Bhutan, where he cured the ailing King, and various places in the Paro valley, and that he and his later followers meditated in a cave on the cliff where the Taktsang monastery now stands.
		Up to the present, there have been four kings of Bhutan, and the present ruler Jigme Singye Wangchuck is clearly as popular as the previous three.
	www.pbs.org /edens/bhutan/Bhu_people2.htm (2078 words)

	SingaporeMoms - Parenting Encyclopedia - Bhutan
		The Kingdom of Bhutan is a small, landlocked nation of South Asia, located in the Himalaya Mountains, sandwiched between India and the People's Republic of China.
		A Buddhist theocracy was established in Bhutan in the early 17th century.
		Bhutan's currency, the ngultrum, is interchangeable with the Indian Rupee.
	www.singaporemoms.com /parenting/Bhutan (1225 words)

	city information of bhutan, paro, thimpu, punakha, phuntsholing, wangduephodrang, gangtey gompa, trongsa, bumthang, ...
		One of Bhutan's most famous sights, Taktsang or the Tiger's Nest, clings to a 3000 ft high cliff above the Paro valley; it is the place where Guru Rinpoche is said to have flown on a tiger when he brought the Buddhist Dharma from Tibet and India.
		Bhutan's most stately and arguably most impressive building is Tashicchodzong, on the banks of the Wangchu (Thimphu River).
		Towns in Eastern Bhutan are built on the sides of the hills which contrasts to the West where they develop on the valley floor.
	www.jetairtours.com /bhutan_tours.htm (2712 words)

	Bumthang valley, Kingdom of Bhutan
		One of Bhutans' more significant Lhakhang complexes, Kurjey is named for the bodily imprint of Guru Rinpoche visible in a rock in the oldest section of the complex.
		With the King zealously concerned about tourism destroying Bhutan's unique culture, it seems strange that the country would allow itself to be used by a company that seems so out-of-touch with Bhutanese culture.
		Bhutan is one of the only places in the world where one could stare face-to-face at 500 year old frescoes while carrying an equally-old suit of mail.
	www.innogize.com /gallery/asia_bhutan_bumthang2.html (1189 words)

	Bhutan Zamling Tours & Treks - Bhutan tours, Bhutan treks, Bhutan travel, Bhutan trekking (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Bhutan is aptly described as a land of ‘Universal Appeal’ and ‘Never Ending Charms’ that lies in its exquisite culture steeped in Buddhist ideals that has thrived for ages in its unadulterated environs.
		The ideal time for visiting Bhutan to delve into and relish its rich and vibrant culture is during the time of the festivals when one can witness the highlights of Bhutanese culture and way of life at its most exuberant moments.
		In Bhutan, it also assumes a religious significance as people attend the festivals to become spiritually rejuvenated and strengthen the bonds of conviction in their faith.
	www.bhutan-zamlingtour.com /tours.htm (1624 words)

	Articles - History of Bhutan (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		The Bhutanese believe the Lhopu (a small tribe in southwest Bhutan who speak a Tibeto-Burman language) to be the aboriginal inhabitants of the country, who were subsequently displaced by the arrival of Tibetans of Mongolian descent.
		Bhutan is faced with the prospect of having to strengthen its token army force to obtain an eviction of the guerillas.
		The UN refugee camps appear to be have been the spawning grounds of the new Bhutan Communist Party, the BCP, which announced itself in April 2003 and called for an overthrow of the monarchy, and perhaps to establish a 'people's war' similar to the nearby Nepalese People's War.
	www.gaple.com /articles/History_of_Bhutan?mySession=ded84488341ef55f6b29dcd66cda031d (1477 words)

	bhutan travel agent information (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		It also proved to be an opportunity for Bhutan’s traditional artists and craftsmen to hone the skills inherited from their forefathers down the ages.
		Ta Dzong is now Bhutan’s National Museum and houses an eclectic and fascinating assortment of costumes from the Kingdom’s different regions, a wonderful collection of painted and appliqued thangkas (or religious paintings), historical exhibits and a wide sampling of Bhutan’s famous and innovative stamps.
		Simtokha is the oldest of the dzongs, originally serving as a fortress to protect the region, an administrative center and the center for the monks' religious activity.
	bhutandiscovery.com /trekscar.php (3551 words)

	Bhutan - Places of Interest
		Thimpu, the capital of Bhutan lies at an elevation of 7,600 feet in a valley transversed by the Thimpu River.
		Blessed with a temperate climate and drained by the Phochu (male) and Mochu (female) rivers, the fertile valley of Punakha served as the capital of Bhutan and even today, it is the winter seat of the Je Khenpo (Chief Abbot) and the Central Monk Body.
		All four kings of Bhutan held post of Tongsa Penlop (honorary post of Governor) prior to being crowned the king.
	www.questhimalaya.com /yonderhills/bhutan-placesofinterest.htm (1139 words)

	Politics of Bhutan - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The executive powers of the King were transferred to a council of ministers in 1998.
		Negotiations are proceeding between Bhutan and Nepal to establish the status of the claimants and to offer repatriation to those with legitimate claims to citizenship of either country.
		note: Bhutan uses 1953 Royal decree for the Constitution of the National Assembly; on 7 July 1998, a Royal edict was ratified giving the National Assembly additional powers and executive powers were also transferred to a council of ministers.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Politics_of_Bhutan (916 words)

	7 to 11-Day BHUTAN FESTIVAL Tour - Buddhist festivals of Bhutan’s sacred valleys. \| Bhutan tours \| festival tours
		The 4 valleys of Bumthang, in central Bhutan, is the cultural and religious heartland of Bhutan and revered as the sacred valleys of this Buddhist kingdom.
		Bhutan’s wonderful religious festivals are celebrated at several monasteries and Dzongs of Bumthang and this makes a good time to visit this interesting area.
		This massive Dzong was the old capital of Bhutan and is still the winter home of the Je Khenpo, (the spiritual head of Bhutan) and his council of monks.
	www.infohub.com /TRAVEL/SIT/sit_pages/7836.html (1276 words)

	Bhutan (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		The Kingdom of Bhutan is a small, landlocked nation-state nation of South Asia, located in the Himalaya Himalaya Mountains, sandwiched between India and the People's Republic of China.
		A BuddhismBuddhist theocracy was established in Bhutan in the early 17th century/.
		Thimphu 13 October 2005 - Assessing the progress Bhutan had made on the vision of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) 1994, the health ministry, together with the UN Population Fund (UNFPA) launched the report on âImplementing the ICPD Programme of Action in Bhutanâ today in Thimphu.
	www.infothis.com /find/Bhutan (1493 words)

	Bhutan Scenic Tours
		Western Bhutan is comprises of Paro, Haa,Thimphu,Punakha, Wangdue Phodrang and Phobjikha valleys separated by high passes or “La” – Cheili La (3980m), Dochu La (3050m), and Pele La (3500m).
		Western Bhutan is known for its stunning scenery with lush green valleys, timeless flow of the rivers originating from the Himalayas, stunning farm houses, pristine forests and many more beautiful sights.
		Eastern Bhutan is known for its stunning woodwork and exquisite hand- loomed textiles,the weavers are all masters of the weft- weave technique.
	www.bhutanscenictours.com.bt /general/destination.htm (1725 words)

	Bhutan: pictures and overview
		Bhutan is increasingly relying on high-end tourism for bringing in revenue (visitors are charge a minimum of $200 a day which shared between the government and private travel companies).
		Bhutan is still a largely undeveloped, non-industrialized country that depends much on subsistence farming, livestock grazing, and forestry.
		Although, Bhutan has low population pressures, a population that respects the environment, and a government which has established environmental planning, the population is growing and the forests are facing growing threats from fuelwood collection, cutting for building materials, road-building, subsistence agriculture, and livestock grazing.
	travel.mongabay.com /bhutan (6685 words)

	Bhutan Itinerary
		Phobjikha valley is the winter home to rare and endangered fl-necked cranes (grus nigricllis), which migrate, in large flocks to Bhutan from Tibet and Sikang, Yunnan and Tonkin in eastern China.
		All the Kings of Bhutan has to become Tongsa Penlop (Honorary post of Governor) prior to being crowned as the Druk Gyalpo (King of Bhutan).
		Bhutan truly is a paradise for the trekkers and nature lovers, with diverse Flora, Untainted fauna, Spectacular Sceneries, Gorgeous Mountains, Beautiful Lakes and Full of different cultures and traditions everywhere you go.
	www.toursexplore.com /tour18.html (3426 words)

	Kuensel Online (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		This article attempts to give a brief account of how and why Bhutan strives toward a GNH state and towards maintaining a balance between tradition and modernisation, although the homogenising impact of the West and globalisation is ever increasing.
		The first and the most important impetus are the activism and dynamic leadership of the kings of Bhutan, who had a central role in national policies in pre-1998 polity.
		Research show that Bhutan had about 260,000 people in 1747; so the dynamics of demographic was such as to create a stable population over the last 250 years.
	www.kuenselonline.com /print.php?sid=3674 (1403 words)

	Bhutan, Nepal PMs meet President -DAWN - Top Stories; 04 January, 2004
		RAWALPINDI, Jan 3: The prime ministers of Bhutan and Nepal held separate meetings with President Gen Pervez Musharraf here on Saturday, and expressed the hope that the 12th Saarc summit would be a milestone in the history of the regional organization.
		The Prime Minister of Bhutan, Lyonpo Jigmi Y. Thinley, and Nepalese Prime Minister Surya Bahadur Thapa affirmed their full support in making the Islamabad summit of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation a success.
		They also expressed relief and satisfaction on behalf of the kings of Bhutan and Nepal and their countries that the president remained unharmed in the recent attempts on his life.
	www.dawn.com /2004/01/04/top7.htm (285 words)

	Everest Trekking Canada BHUTAN Bumthang festival and trek
		Bhutan is reached from Bangkok via Druk Air, the Bhutanese national airline.
		A new temple built in honor of the Late King was consecrated in the spring of 1991.
		She is said to have accompanied Guru Rimpoche on pilgrimage and died at the age of eight in Rimochen.
	www.everesttrekking.com /bhutan_trip4.htm (912 words)

	Bhutan Snowman Trek, Lunana
		The crown prince of Bhutan traditionally becomes the Penlop (governer) of Trongsa prior to being crowned as King.
		Trongsa Dzong built in 1648 is the master piece of Bhutanese architecture, which has been the traditional home of all four kings of Bhutan before they were crowned King.
		Bhutan is similar to many other Himalayan countries and experiences its monsoon from June to September.
	www.footlooseadventure.co.uk /Itineraries/bhutansnowman.htm (1463 words)

	Bhutan Tour
		Despite world-wide tendencies towards globalization and cultural homogenization, Bhutan, a country the size of Switzerland with a population of approximately 600,000, has succeeded in maintaining its unique culture and environment.
		All four kings were invested as Trongsa Penlop (governor) prior to ascending the throne, and the present Crown Prince now holds the post.
		Originally built in the 7th century by the Tibetan king as one of 108 monasteries he built to subdue evil spirits, Jambey Lhakhang was rebuilt in the 20th century.
	archaeologicaltrs.com /in_bhutan.html (1220 words)

	Central of Bhutan (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		which separate western and central Bhutan, you'll enter a part of the country which until the l970's was only reached by mule and foot trails.
		The mountain road passes through deciduous forests and at the second pass, Pele La (3300m-10,825ft.), the entire area is blanketed by high altitude dwarf bamboo.
		Jambay Lhakang Drub Monastery is host to one of the most spectacular festivals in October each year when on one evening of the festival, the monastery is lit by a fire dance to bless infertile women with future children.
	www.asia-planet.net /bhutan/central.htm (699 words)

	IMPORTANT PLACES TO VISIT IN BHUTAN.
		Thimphu, the morden capital of Bhutan lies at an elevation of 2300 meters in a valley transversed by the Wang - Chu (Thimphu river).
		This chorten was built in 1974 in the memory of the Third King Jigme Dorji Wangchuk, who died in 1972.
		The Dzong which was initially built in the 17th century, was rebuilt in early 1960s by third King, H.M. Jigme Dorji Wangchuk, as the permanent capital of Bhutan.
	www.inspiration.com.np /bhutan/important.html (1406 words)

	Kings Of Bhutan Encyclopedia Article, Definition, History, Biography (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
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	Kings Of Bhutan - Encyclopedia.WorldSearch (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
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	encyclopedia.worldsearch.com /kings_of_bhutan.htm (44 words)

	BHUTAN ROUND TRIP
		Afternoon sightseeing includes the Tashichhodzong, seat of Royal Government and central monastic body, the late King's Memorial Chorten and late afternoon stroll through town not, far from the market place is the Changlimithang ground where you will always find the game of archery (the national sport of Bhutan) being played.
		After passing through the domain of yak, sheep and short bamboo brush, past the Nikkarchu bridge is the Tongsa district; the great white washed stone chorten, built in Nepalese style in the 18th century lies on a bend below the road.
		Different from all other valleys in Bhutan is the spacious and open valley of Bhumthang: ranging in altitude from 2,600m to 4,000m, Bhumthang is a heaven for trekkers and hikers, not to mention the numerous beautiful Buddhist monasteries and pilgrimage sites, making it the cultural and historic center of Bhutan.
	www.inspiration.com.np /bhutan/central.html (626 words)

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