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Travel to Bhutan
Today, Bhutan or the land of the Thunder Dragon is one of the most highly acclaimed travel destinations. This is a land of remarkable natural beauty with a pristine and intact environment and a friendly, tradition-bound people. To the discerning international traveler, Bhutan has become an exotic and enticing final frontier.
Bhutan’s present travel status comes as no surprise given that this tiny kingdom, the size of Switzerland, was zealously sequestered from the world for centuries. The door to this mythical Buddhist kingdom was opened to limited tourism only three decades ago. Travel to Bhutan is still regulated through a policy of high value tourism.
At this time and age when tourism most often dictates national economics, travel to Bhutan is a refreshing experience. Here, a deeply ingrained sense of hospitality, a universally acknowledged ecosystem and a living culture ensures every traveler the best that any nation has on offer. Travel to Bhutan is really an exploration.
Explore a tradition and culture that has been preserved through the centuries. In Bhutan, it is not about seeing a display showcased for tourists but living and sharing an experience with the Bhutanese. From religious festivals to a celebration on a farm or a game of archery, become a part of it all. This is true interactive travel.
Bhutan Travelers is a product of the very evolution of tourism in the kingdom. From state-run tourism in the early years to privatization, Bhutan Travelers has always been there. Its strength lies in the deep understanding and insight of the nation and its people and the knowledge of clients acquired through years of experience.
Travel to Bhutan with Bhutan Travelers and we will accompany you through the most satisfying and memorable journey. We will unravel every myth and mystery and open the doors to untold adventures. Come and explore this bewitching land and leave knowing that you will return again, and again.
Bhutan Travelers packages are specially designed to suit the needs of every traveler. You can either travel to Bhutan as an individual or in large groups; we will be there every step of the way. Besides tours and treks, we also offer customized packages according to the wishes of the individual or group.
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Bhutan Travelers
Thimphu Bhutan
P.O. Box 1298
+975 2 328868 (phone)
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Bird Flu in Bhutan
4 February, 2012
A total of 83 poultry birds were culled and 139 eggs disposed on the night of February 1 after a bird flu outbreak was confirmed in Kamji and Bunagu villages in Phuentsholing, Chukha.
On January 30, the investigation team in Phuentsholing received a report of three poultry birds’ death in Kamji and Bunagu GREF camp.
The birds tested positive for H5N1 and was confirmed by the National Centre for Animal Health in Serbithang in Thimphu.
The culled birds belonged to 26 poultry owners in both the villages. Ten coops were also destroyed.
Bird flu focal person Dr Tashi Dorji said the source of infection is still not confirmed. “But we are suspecting it to be from Tshimasham, since it is nearby,” Dr Tashi Dorji said. “It could be due to the movement of poultry birds within the place or through vehicle movement.”
So far no reports of human being infected with the disease has been reported
A compensation of Nu 9,997 was also paid to the poultry farmers, of which nine received compensation in cash while the rest were given 31 poultry birds and 42 eggs. The team also compensated for the five coops that they destroyed.
Dr Tashi Dorji said the team has also activated wild bird and poultry surveillance (clinical and laboratory) in both the villages as well as in Phuentsholing. The surveillance team also visited Alaykha and Pakshikha under Bongo gewog, where 36 poultry birds of seven poultry owners were tested. “The birds tested negative and the same samples have been sent to NCAH,” he said.
About 1,713 vehicles were disinfected from 6am to 11 pm on February 1 following the outbreak.
The team also completed the compensation payment for the poultry owners, who were affected during the first flu outbreak in Tshimasham last month.
According to the report submitted by the team the compensation they have given to the 149 farmers in eight villages of Tshimasham is worth Nu 437,556. The team gave 1,733 birds; 6,823 eggs; 72 coops and 1,315 kg of karma feeds to the farmers.
But even as culling operations are done and compensations paid, the team is yet to receive an official confirmation of the outbreak from the laboratory in Bhopal, India.
Meanwhile the investigation to see if wild birds were infected by the flu is still on. “There was no reports of samples testing positive for H5N1 until now,” Dr Tashi Dorji said. “We are waiting for a report from Bhopal.”
Courtesy: Yanchen C Rinzin, P/Ling |
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| Festival Schedule 2012 |
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Punaka Festival
3-5 March 2012 |
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Chorten Kora Festival
8 March
& 22 March 2012 |
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Gomkora Festival
31 March-2 April 2012 |
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Talo Festival
31 March-2 April 2012 |
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Paro Festival
2-6 April 2012 |
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Ura Yakchoe Festival
2-6 May 2012 |
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Nimalung Tshechu Festival
27-29 June 2012 |
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Kurjey Tshechu Festival
29 June 2012 |
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Thimphu Festival
25-27 September 2012 |
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Wangdi Tshechu Festival
23-25 September 2012 |
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Thimphu Drubchen
20-24 September 2012 |
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Tamshingphala Choepa
24-26 September 2012 |
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Tangbi Mani Festival
29 Sept-1 October 2012 |
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Jambay Lakhang Festival
20 Oct-2 November 2012 |
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Prakar Duchhoed Festival
30 Oct-1 November 2012 |
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Mongar Tshechu Festival
20-23 November 2012 |
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Jakar Festival
22-25 October 2012 |
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Trashigang Tshechu
21-24 November 2012 |
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Nalakhar Tshechu
28-30 November 2012 |
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Trongsa Tshechu Festival
21-23 December 2012 |
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Lhuntse Tshechu Festival
21-23 December 2012 |
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