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LAND AND ITS PEOPLE BHUTAN

sar is the new emergent style does and perhaps will contin- Monastery on mountain
of popular music, played on a ue to rank as one of Bhutan’s
mix of traditional instruments
and electronic keyboards. This
finest treks. A great variety of
trekking conditions, from pic- FACTFILE:
dates back to the early 1990s. turesque farmland and forest
Interestingly, it shows the influ- to alpine pastureland and high CAPITAL: THIMPHU
ence of Indian popular music, a passes. This route offers them
hybrid form of traditional and all. Spectacular campsites like
AVERAGE ALTITUDE: 7,554m
western popular influences. Chomolhari and Jitchu Drake
To strengthen Bhutan’s are also features of this trek-
identity as an independent king route. The memories of BEST TIME TO VISIT: March to August
country, Bhutanese law re- this special trek are bound to
quires all Bhutanese citizens to stay with you for a lifetime. WEATHER
wear the national dress in pub- So much to bring back to
Summer: Not too hot Winter: Very cold
lic areas and as formal wear. India; so many thoughts and
The national dress for Bhuta- a bagful of memories. Just as
nese men is the Gho, which is leaving your loved ones after TIME: 30 minutes ahead of Indian Standard time.
a knee-length robe tied at the a long stay together feels ter-
waist with a cloth belt known rible, leaving Bhutan evoked CLOTHING: Cotton and light woolen in summer (June-
as a Kera. Women wear an almost the same kind of feel- Sept). Heavy woolens and jackets during the rest of the year.
ankle-length dress, the Kira, ing. If I am asked, what was
Don’t forget to carry an umbrella and comfortable shoes for
which is clipped at one shoul- it that I liked there the most, I
der and tied at the waist. An would probably have to think
the monsoon.
accompaniment to the Kira is a a little, because almost every-
long-sleeved blouse, the Toego, thing was special for me in its
which is worn underneath the own way.
outer layer. I have seen these However, the unique part
people dressed in this fashion of my connection with Bhu-
with my own eyes. They look tan is that the country which
really elegant and dignified. was initially to me a sanctuary
The social status and class of Indian militants, became a
determine the texture, colour place of tourists’ interest later;
and decorations that emboss the gar- Lord Buddha and after the visit, I feel it’s not only
ments. Differently coloured scarves and about travel or travelogue, it’s about a
shawls are important indicators of social nese? Then, come let’s get ready for a land and its people.
standing, as Bhutan has conventionally trek…. And all these because of the peaceful
been a feudal society. Jewellery is most- There are a number of new trekking nature of man and the atmosphere, some-
ly worn by women, especially during re- possibilities in this country. But, the thing too fond to cherish throughout life.
ligious festivals and public gatherings. long-established route from
Got a rough idea about the Bhuta- Chomolhari across to Laya ENTRY FORMALITIES FOR INDIAN NATIONALS:
Visa not required. Route Permit issued at the point of entry. Visitors must carry
document testifying Indian nationality viz., Passport, ration card, driving licence
or Electoral ID. Route Permit can be arranged prior date of arrival on receiving the
following information in advance:

1) Full name
2) Date of Birth
3) Father’s/ husband’s name
4) Profession
5) Address in India
6) Xerox copy of identification.

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