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The Myth of Shangri-La

Learn more about the myth of Shangri-La, the heaven on earth Buddhist kingdom that has fascinated and baffled scholars and travellers for centuries.
Nepal and Tibet are now hugely popular destinations for trekking holidays (with the Annapurna Circuit and the Everest Base Camp trek reckoned as two of the best treks in the world) but it [...]

[ More ] November 9th, 2009 | Comments Off |
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Mythical Bhutan

Bhutan tours immerse you in a kingdom of fables, flying tigers and evil spirits – a Himalayan landscape where the power of deities, reincarnation, meditation and prayer are intrinsic to the national culture.
Bhutan is a country where evil spirits and mythical deities are as much a part of daily life as eating and drinking, and [...]

[ More ] October 20th, 2009 | 2 Comments |
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