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Jakar Festival
Oct 11, 2005 (5 photos)

... the afternoon. We visited Kurjey Lhakhang where there is a body print of Guru Rimpoche in a cave, and a couple of other temples. If truth be said we were getting a bit "dzongked" by this stage, so 2 weeks proved to be the right length for our Bhutan trip.

A travel blog entry by dunnsage
Trongsa Dzong and journey to Bumthang valley, Jakar, Bhutan travel blog
Trongsa Dzong and journey to Bumthang valley
Oct 7, 2005 (5 photos)

... . The temples are different to those we saw in Tibet, which are much darker and full of pilgrims making offerings. In Bhutan there are fewer people but they are in much better condition and the paintings and statues are really colourful. We often discussed ...

A travel blog entry by dunnsage
Jakar, Bumthang Prov., Bhutan, Jakar, Bhutan travel blog
Jakar, Bumthang Prov., Bhutan
Jun 29, 2007 (2 photos)

Our incredible adventure continues, with so many treasures along the way. So many Dzongs to mention.  All so distinctive and unique unto themselves.  We feel like we are the only tourists as we barely see any.  Off in just a few to start ...

A travel blog entry by bhutanbob