![Bhutan, though it's the size of Switzerland, looks minuscule wedged between India and China](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120441401.DX4uBZKQ.Bhutan20091763.jpg) Bhutan, though it's the size of Switzerland, looks minuscule wedged between India and China |
![The Gate of Bhutan at the border between Jaigoan, India (West Bengal) and Phuentsholing, Bhutan](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410832.wP6p0q5y.Bhutan2009158.jpg) The Gate of Bhutan at the border between Jaigoan, India (West Bengal) and Phuentsholing, Bhutan |
![The striking difference between the towns on each side of the gate is as stark as crossing from Tijuana to San Diego](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410833.gOd72MfS.Bhutan2009175.jpg) The striking difference between the towns on each side of the gate is as stark as crossing from Tijuana to San Diego |
![The Gate of Bhutan, Phuentsholing](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410834.FTvz1z6v.Bhutan2009176.jpg) The Gate of Bhutan, Phuentsholing |
![The main street of Phuentsholing leading from the Gate of Bhutan](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410831.qKoxZknT.Bhutan2009155.jpg) The main street of Phuentsholing leading from the Gate of Bhutan |
![The area around the Lhaki Hotel, Phuentsholin](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410825.4s2cSygk.Bhutan2009143.jpg) The area around the Lhaki Hotel, Phuentsholin |
![Phuentsholing sits right at the base of the first foothills of the Himalaya](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410826.ewoIzIu5.Bhutan2009144.jpg) Phuentsholing sits right at the base of the first foothills of the Himalaya |
![Lhaki Hotel, Phuentsholing, Bhutan](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410827.EegoGEhK.Bhutan2009149.jpg) Lhaki Hotel, Phuentsholing, Bhutan |
![Garuda - Lhaki Hotel, Phuentsholing, Bhutan](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410828.nmKVBwI0.Bhutan2009151.jpg) Garuda - Lhaki Hotel, Phuentsholing, Bhutan |
![Mural of Tshering Namdrug - the six types of Long Life (old man, deer, stork, rock, waterfall, tree)](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410824.KxxjT3yj.Bhutan2009141.jpg) Mural of Tshering Namdrug - the six types of Long Life (old man, deer, stork, rock, waterfall, tree) |
![Me with the guide, Tandin, and a photographer who has been traveling with the Dalai Lama](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410822.nXoC0yCa.Bhutan2009136.jpg) Me with the guide, Tandin, and a photographer who has been traveling with the Dalai Lama |
![Phuentsholing, Bhutan](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410829.gTphXnNP.Bhutan2009152.jpg) Phuentsholing, Bhutan |
![The Visa Counter on the Bhutan-side of the border, Phuentsholing](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410835.p5UHYy0W.Bhutan2009177.jpg) The Visa Counter on the Bhutan-side of the border, Phuentsholing |
![The Five Kings of Bhutan](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410836.tOu5SevV.Bhutan2009178.jpg) The Five Kings of Bhutan |
![From the India-Bhutan border at Phuentsholing it is 172 km to the Bhutanese capital, Thimphu](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410837.YuhY4lHv.Bhutan2009179.jpg) From the India-Bhutan border at Phuentsholing it is 172 km to the Bhutanese capital, Thimphu |
![Starting the long climb to Thimphu](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410838.IdHiuG9z.Bhutan2009181.jpg) Starting the long climb to Thimphu |
![The border towns of Phuentsholing and Jaigoan](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410839.iSq3ILtE.Bhutan2009185.jpg) The border towns of Phuentsholing and Jaigoan |
![The plains of Bengal meeting the foothills of the Himalaya - Jaigoan/Phuentsholing](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410841.yZQYCqm9.Bhutan2009186.jpg) The plains of Bengal meeting the foothills of the Himalaya - Jaigoan/Phuentsholing |
![The road climbs quickly into the Bhutanese foothills of the Himalaya](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410842.LD3FNiNQ.Bhutan2009189.jpg) The road climbs quickly into the Bhutanese foothills of the Himalaya |
![The Torsa River flowing onto the plains of Bengal from Bhutan where it is known as the Amo Chu River](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410843.QHqAeGcf.Bhutan2009190.jpg) The Torsa River flowing onto the plains of Bengal from Bhutan where it is known as the Amo Chu River |
![The road from Phuentsholing into the mountains](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410845.KmXC4PJi.Bhutan2009194.jpg) The road from Phuentsholing into the mountains |
![Climbing higher and higher above the Bengali plains](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410846.1ZlrQLJ9.Bhutan2009197.jpg) Climbing higher and higher above the Bengali plains |
![The forested foothills of the Himalaya, Bhutan](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410847.0H83QqYn.Bhutan2009199.jpg) The forested foothills of the Himalaya, Bhutan |
![Typical house of rural Bhutan - distinct alpine style](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410848.srRCklyK.Bhutan2009201.jpg) Typical house of rural Bhutan - distinct alpine style |
![Switchbacks as the road climbs above Phuentsholing](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410850.EMqXFoLC.Bhutan2009207.jpg) Switchbacks as the road climbs above Phuentsholing |
![Road construction on the Phuentsholing-Thimphu Road](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410851.ckDB6hCS.Bhutan2009209.jpg) Road construction on the Phuentsholing-Thimphu Road |
![Roadside refreshment stands, Bhutan](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410852.LZhM6JNk.Bhutan2009210.jpg) Roadside refreshment stands, Bhutan |
![Road construction machinery emiting an ugly plume of smoke into the clean, crisp mountain air, Bhutan](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410853.q4jwUTLf.Bhutan2009211.jpg) Road construction machinery emiting an ugly plume of smoke into the clean, crisp mountain air, Bhutan |
![The road climbs from Phuentsholing (elevation 750 ft) to over 8000 feet prior to reaching Thimphu](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410854.aMleLDRL.Bhutan2009212.jpg) The road climbs from Phuentsholing (elevation 750 ft) to over 8000 feet prior to reaching Thimphu |
![The Phuentsholing-Thimphu Road](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410855.igqbqOqb.Bhutan2009213.jpg) The Phuentsholing-Thimphu Road |
![Switchback high above the Bengali Plains, Bhutan](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410856.RYJu9wJv.Bhutan2009214.jpg) Switchback high above the Bengali Plains, Bhutan |
![Jhumja Slide - Beware of Shooting Stones, Phuentsholing-Thimphu Road](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410857.MZNklxUJ.Bhutan2009215.jpg) Jhumja Slide - Beware of Shooting Stones, Phuentsholing-Thimphu Road |
![Before the road was built in 1962, Bhutan was cut off from the world, accessible only on mountain foot paths](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410858.oFjA1Pxc.Bhutan2009219.jpg) Before the road was built in 1962, Bhutan was cut off from the world, accessible only on mountain foot paths |
![With the new road, the journey time between the Indian border and Thimphu was reduced from 6 days to 6 hours](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410859.FnDPPGzI.Bhutan2009221.jpg) With the new road, the journey time between the Indian border and Thimphu was reduced from 6 days to 6 hours |
![Bhuddist Bhutan has thousands of stupas](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410860.QEtu9ELe.Bhutan2009223.jpg) Bhuddist Bhutan has thousands of stupas |
![Village outside Gedu on the Phuentsholing-Thimphu Road](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410862.4KbHqfj3.Bhutan2009224.jpg) Village outside Gedu on the Phuentsholing-Thimphu Road |
![Rural house near Gedu, Bhutan](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410863.o4Ni0xsK.Bhutan2009227.jpg) Rural house near Gedu, Bhutan |
![Arriving at Gedu, the first big town along the road from the border](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410864.QSlfOHWd.Bhutan2009229.jpg) Arriving at Gedu, the first big town along the road from the border |
![Gedu is 45 km from Phuentsholing and 127 km from the capital city, Thimphu](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410865.EC8utBmT.Bhutan2009231.jpg) Gedu is 45 km from Phuentsholing and 127 km from the capital city, Thimphu |
![Gedu, Bhutan](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410866.PaHEZmjH.Bhutan2009233.jpg) Gedu, Bhutan |
![Gedu, Bhutan](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410867.3wEdIv3G.Bhutan2009234.jpg) Gedu, Bhutan |
![Bhutanese license plate (private vehicle)](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410868.ZLcNKwxR.Bhutan2009235.jpg) Bhutanese license plate (private vehicle) |
![Indianoil gas station, Gedu, Bhutan](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410870.ceUVKGlv.Bhutan2009236.jpg) Indianoil gas station, Gedu, Bhutan |
![Gedu College of Business Studies, Chukka District, Bhutan](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410872.DNU8zynG.Bhutan2009238.jpg) Gedu College of Business Studies, Chukka District, Bhutan |
![Tala Complex - Tala Hydropower Project Authority (THPA), Gedu, Bhutan](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410876.nyQ1lnQY.Bhutan2009240.jpg) Tala Complex - Tala Hydropower Project Authority (THPA), Gedu, Bhutan |
![The Tala Hydroelectric Project was started 1998 and commissioned in 2007](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410874.Ym50zjk7.Bhutan2009239.jpg) The Tala Hydroelectric Project was started 1998 and commissioned in 2007 |
![Mosaic of the Tala Hydroelectric Project](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410878.up0bBN8Z.Bhutan2009242.jpg) Mosaic of the Tala Hydroelectric Project |
![Tala Hydroelectric Project - A Symbol of India-Bhutan Friendship - and the source of 45% of government revenue](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410880.wZYDoApk.Bhutan2009243.jpg) Tala Hydroelectric Project - A Symbol of India-Bhutan Friendship - and the source of 45% of government revenue |
![Tala Hydroelectric Project, the largest in Bhutan - 1020MW, most exported to India](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410882.tukEMB55.Bhutan2009245.jpg) Tala Hydroelectric Project, the largest in Bhutan - 1020MW, most exported to India |
![A small Bhuddist shrine with prayer flags](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410885.61AxRTwQ.Bhutan2009246.jpg) A small Bhuddist shrine with prayer flags |
![A small stream along the road](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410887.IAevVEMs.Bhutan2009247.jpg) A small stream along the road |
![Bhutan is a land of waterfalls](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410889.JqEtpqkb.Bhutan2009248.jpg) Bhutan is a land of waterfalls |
![Waterfall outside Gedu](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410891.uDzJV4qg.Bhutan2009250.jpg) Waterfall outside Gedu |
![Waterfall outside Gedu](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410893.LrbTByGT.Bhutan2009251.jpg) Waterfall outside Gedu |
![Waterfall outside Gedu](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410895.1bYRNrpb.Bhutan2009255.jpg) Waterfall outside Gedu |
![Waterfall, Bhutan](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120490539.C1UzNpQq.Bhutan2009p01.jpg) Waterfall, Bhutan |
![Traditional Bhutanese architecture uses no nails - the woodwork is assembled with dove-tail joints](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410897.RbkjM0PC.Bhutan2009257.jpg) Traditional Bhutanese architecture uses no nails - the woodwork is assembled with dove-tail joints |
![Thankfully there was very little traffic on the road - a bit surprising since so much must be imported from India](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410899.ClL3VcQf.Bhutan2009258.jpg) Thankfully there was very little traffic on the road - a bit surprising since so much must be imported from India |
![An unpaved section of the Phuentsholing-Thimpu Road](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410901.xJVIZdyT.Bhutan2009264.jpg) An unpaved section of the Phuentsholing-Thimpu Road |
![Large waterfall near Chhukha, Bhutan](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410903.3pmkQNAx.Bhutan2009265.jpg) Large waterfall near Chhukha, Bhutan |
![Large waterfall near Chhukha, Bhutan](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410905.ydMeiBuI.Bhutan2009268.jpg) Large waterfall near Chhukha, Bhutan |
![Large waterfall near Chhukha, Bhutan](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410907.4rJZrwil.Bhutan2009270.jpg) Large waterfall near Chhukha, Bhutan |
![Dennis and the guide, Tandin Dorji](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410909.7kHYS4PF.Bhutan2009271.jpg) Dennis and the guide, Tandin Dorji |
![The driver, Jimi, and the guide, Tandin, organized by Snow White Treks & Tours](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410911.guYApuUE.Bhutan2009272.jpg) The driver, Jimi, and the guide, Tandin, organized by Snow White Treks & Tours |
![Truck heading downhill towards Chhukha](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410914.isd0eIVS.Bhutan2009274.jpg) Truck heading downhill towards Chhukha |
![Turnoff for the Tala Dam, Wangkha, Bhutan](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410916.Il45mO7b.Bhutan2009278.jpg) Turnoff for the Tala Dam, Wangkha, Bhutan |
![Wangkha, Bhutan](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410920.58xPYeA9.Bhutan2009280.jpg) Wangkha, Bhutan |
![Part of the Tala Hydroelectric Project, Bhutan](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410918.6NtqHPdD.Bhutan2009279.jpg) Part of the Tala Hydroelectric Project, Bhutan |
![Tala Hydroelectric Project](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410922.0oN8duuC.Bhutan2009282.jpg) Tala Hydroelectric Project |
![Rockslides are not uncommon in Bhutan](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410925.9MhCUDQF.Bhutan2009284.jpg) Rockslides are not uncommon in Bhutan |
![A truck on the road to Thimphu painted up like those in India](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410927.d9G7EpK2.Bhutan2009288.jpg) A truck on the road to Thimphu painted up like those in India |
![Tshimasham-Chukha, Bhutan](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410929.GDaTzcjo.Bhutan2009290.jpg) Tshimasham-Chukha, Bhutan |
![Tshimasham-Chukha, Bhutan](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410931.x2wQuPN8.Bhutan2009291.jpg) Tshimasham-Chukha, Bhutan |
![Tsimasham-Chukha, Bhutan](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410933.EkNbR1IK.Bhutan2009294.jpg) Tsimasham-Chukha, Bhutan |
![Prayer flags leading to the Shiv Mandir Shrine at a waterfall between Bunakha and Lobnekha, Bhutan](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410935.W34iCDpW.Bhutan2009295.jpg) Prayer flags leading to the Shiv Mandir Shrine at a waterfall between Bunakha and Lobnekha, Bhutan |
![Waterfall with prayer flags - Shiv Mandir Shrine](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410937.G0KIpL0W.Bhutan2009297.jpg) Waterfall with prayer flags - Shiv Mandir Shrine |
![Waterfall with prayer flags - Shiv Mandir Shrine](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410941.qmfjcmny.Bhutan2009301.jpg) Waterfall with prayer flags - Shiv Mandir Shrine |
![The forest-covered hills and mountains of Bhutan are beautiful](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410943.7Bs8tDmO.Bhutan2009303.jpg) The forest-covered hills and mountains of Bhutan are beautiful |
![Looking across the valley near Tanalung to the continuation of the road to Thimphu](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410945.tUOVhV2v.Bhutan2009307.jpg) Looking across the valley near Tanalung to the continuation of the road to Thimphu |
![Ta Chhog Zam - Most Excellent High Bridge, Dantak](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410948.prqAcpuJ.Bhutan2009308.jpg) Ta Chhog Zam - Most Excellent High Bridge, Dantak |
![View from the Ta Chhog Zam bridge](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410950.yUAb4r2q.Bhutan2009310.jpg) View from the Ta Chhog Zam bridge |
![Concrete pillars of the old bridge](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410952.P6RXP8v3.Bhutan2009312.jpg) Concrete pillars of the old bridge |
![Prayer flags](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410954.wvo3xS26.Bhutan2009315.jpg) Prayer flags |
![Please do not urinate around checkpoint areas](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410956.fIjaoacn.Bhutan2009318.jpg) Please do not urinate around checkpoint areas |
![Waiting while the guide completes formalities at the checkpoint](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410957.cTsi9LSe.Bhutan2009319.jpg) Waiting while the guide completes formalities at the checkpoint |
![Continuing on the road to Thimphu](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410958.beHlatJ3.Bhutan2009321.jpg) Continuing on the road to Thimphu |
![High point on the Phuentsholing-Thimphu Road](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410959.76BAzkqJ.Bhutan2009323.jpg) High point on the Phuentsholing-Thimphu Road |
![Nearing the heartland of Western Bhutan](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410960.btCJhAu3.Bhutan2009324.jpg) Nearing the heartland of Western Bhutan |
![The road to Thimphu](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410961.G9md9V0w.Bhutan2009328.jpg) The road to Thimphu |
![Village clinging to the hillside near Chapcha, Bhutan](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410962.DpgBDBv4.Bhutan2009329.jpg) Village clinging to the hillside near Chapcha, Bhutan |
![Now around 50 km south of the capital, Thimphu](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410963.jT5KW0ta.Bhutan2009330.jpg) Now around 50 km south of the capital, Thimphu |
![There is very little flat land in Bhutan](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410964.E5xAImAz.Bhutan2009331.jpg) There is very little flat land in Bhutan |
![Valley of the Wang Chhu River](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410966.JWckTkx6.Bhutan2009334.jpg) Valley of the Wang Chhu River |
![The road to Thimphu following the east bank of the Wang Chhu River](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410968.3v8g2E1I.Bhutan2009335.jpg) The road to Thimphu following the east bank of the Wang Chhu River |
![Bhutan scenery](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410969.cd8b6K0j.Bhutan2009336.jpg) Bhutan scenery |
![The road to Thimphu](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410970.XyFMD2vK.Bhutan2009338.jpg) The road to Thimphu |
![9km south of Chuzon along the Wang Chu valley](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410971.yhyHwXfq.Bhutan2009339.jpg) 9km south of Chuzon along the Wang Chu valley |
![Major highway for Bhutan](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410972.dDcQyCJr.Bhutan2009340.jpg) Major highway for Bhutan |
![Dobji Dzong, Bhutan](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410973.j9Qcx0IO.Bhutan2009341.jpg) Dobji Dzong, Bhutan |
![Wang Chhu River](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410974.RQSnsTF3.Bhutan2009342.jpg) Wang Chhu River |
![Wang Chhu River](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410975.7GeScvsg.Bhutan2009345.jpg) Wang Chhu River |
![Wang Chhu River](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410976.dpiFCvBk.Bhutan2009346.jpg) Wang Chhu River |
![Wang Chhu River](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410977.uuI7RN5Z.Bhutan2009347.jpg) Wang Chhu River |
![Phuentsholing-Thimphu Road 31km south of the capital](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410979.pcGP4AoU.Bhutan2009348.jpg) Phuentsholing-Thimphu Road 31km south of the capital |
![Chuzom - the confluence](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410980.jMJNYrpj.Bhutan2009351.jpg) Chuzom - the confluence |
![Chuzom is the confluence of the where the Pho Chhu (Father River) & Mo Chhu (Mother River) come together to form the Wang Chhu](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410981.jezVyJw1.Bhutan2009353.jpg) Chuzom is the confluence of the where the Pho Chhu (Father River) & Mo Chhu (Mother River) come together to form the Wang Chhu |
![Chortens at the conflence, Chuzom](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410982.R4s7XZW8.Bhutan2009354.jpg) Chortens at the conflence, Chuzom |
![Looking south along the Wang Chhu from the Chuzom Bridge](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410983.mz0ZIeVf.Bhutan2009355.jpg) Looking south along the Wang Chhu from the Chuzom Bridge |
![Wang Chhu River, Bhutan](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410984.efSDcAM8.Bhutan2009356.jpg) Wang Chhu River, Bhutan |
![Indo-Bhutan Friendship Bridge (1989-1990), Chuzom](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410985.y4COqQz1.Bhutan2009358.jpg) Indo-Bhutan Friendship Bridge (1989-1990), Chuzom |
![From the junction, it's 19km to Paro Airport and a further 5 km to the town](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410986.dAf2fgAh.Bhutan2009359.jpg) From the junction, it's 19km to Paro Airport and a further 5 km to the town |
![Let us unite, fight AIDS & build a strong community to stop the spread of AIDS, Bhutan](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410987.KOimp9rL.Bhutan2009360.jpg) Let us unite, fight AIDS & build a strong community to stop the spread of AIDS, Bhutan |
![The Mo Chhu branch of the Wang Chhu River heading towards Thimphu](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410988.mJoT1ASW.Bhutan2009361.jpg) The Mo Chhu branch of the Wang Chhu River heading towards Thimphu |
![The road to Thimphu passing some terraced fields](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410989.Wf0Zwwm4.Bhutan2009362.jpg) The road to Thimphu passing some terraced fields |
![A traditional rural Bhutanese house, Wangsisna](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410990.tB5O7eB1.Bhutan2009366.jpg) A traditional rural Bhutanese house, Wangsisna |
![Terraced fields south of Thimphu](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410991.9eeXb2Am.Bhutan2009367.jpg) Terraced fields south of Thimphu |
![In a country with little flat land, terraces are important features for agriculture](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410993.W2AdqLQB.Bhutan2009369.jpg) In a country with little flat land, terraces are important features for agriculture |
![Sun Flower, Wang Chhu Valley](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410994.jKQW70lP.Bhutan2009370.jpg) Sun Flower, Wang Chhu Valley |
![Agricultural area between Chhuzom and Thimphu](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410995.EaEXgg94.Bhutan2009374.jpg) Agricultural area between Chhuzom and Thimphu |
![A pair of abandoned houses](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410996.YIGkYURr.Bhutan2009380.jpg) A pair of abandoned houses |
![Wang Chhu Valley just south of Thimphu](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410997.bh2zq4CN.Bhutan2009381.jpg) Wang Chhu Valley just south of Thimphu |
![A small village with rice fields near Thimphu](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410998.QsKMXJ8I.Bhutan2009382.jpg) A small village with rice fields near Thimphu |
![Khasadrapchu, 19km south of Thimphu](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120410999.Swdvgw5N.Bhutan2009383.jpg) Khasadrapchu, 19km south of Thimphu |
![Khasadrapchu, Bhutan](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120411000.ykgdemKg.Bhutan2009384.jpg) Khasadrapchu, Bhutan |
![A school, perhaps...](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120411001.Fqu7QmO7.Bhutan2009387.jpg) A school, perhaps... |
![Wang Chhu Valley nearing Thimphu](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120411002.c1D0PiG9.Bhutan2009389.jpg) Wang Chhu Valley nearing Thimphu |
![Rice fields along the Wang Chhu near Thimphu](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120411003.UycY5Crp.Bhutan2009391.jpg) Rice fields along the Wang Chhu near Thimphu |
![Rice fields along the Wang Chhu near Thimphu](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120411004.gp6seHv6.Bhutan2009393.jpg) Rice fields along the Wang Chhu near Thimphu |
![Rice fields along the Wang Chhu near Thimphu](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120411005.zyuy3Bnq.Bhutan2009394.jpg) Rice fields along the Wang Chhu near Thimphu |
![Bhutan Licence Plate (private vehicle BP)](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120411006.iD1x1OGD.Bhutan2009411.jpg) Bhutan Licence Plate (private vehicle BP) |
![Bhutan License Plate (government vehicle BG)](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120411008.AeF0VBJe.Bhutan2009413.jpg) Bhutan License Plate (government vehicle BG) |
![Snow White Treks & Tours - recommended](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120414231.01O1q0Vu.Bhutan2009985.jpg) Snow White Treks & Tours - recommended |