Beautiful Bhutan

Beautiful Bhutan

Beautiful Bhutan
by Smita Paul

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Deep in the Himalayas, wedged between India and China, is the mysterious kingdom of Bhutan. For most of its history, Bhutan has been isolated from the world. That's partly due to geography; Bhutan is among the more inaccessible spots on Earth. But it's also by choice: It was only 25 years ago the government issued its first visa. Smita Paul spent a couple of weeks biking through this mountain kingdom.

Savvy Resources for Bhutan

The Living Edens: Bhutan
Information on the people and culture of Bhutan.
http://pbs.bilkent.edu.tr/edens/bhutan/index.htm .
Bhutan Info
Geographic, social and political information.
http://www.bhutan-info.org.
Bhutan Tourism
Historical overview and practical travel information about Bhutan.
http://www.kingdomofbhutan.com/.
Bootan.com
More on Bhutan, travel tips, festival information, visa application, itineraries and tours.
http://www.bootan.com/.
Bhutan -- Consular Information Sheet
Consular info for Bhutan including entry requirements, health information, road conditions, etc.
http://travel.state.gov/bhutan.html.
CDC Travel Info
Health information for those traveling to the Indian Subcontinent.
http://www.cdc.gov/travel/indianrg.htm.