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== '''Phallic Paintings in Bhutan''' == | == '''Phallic Paintings in Bhutan''' == | ||
In the 15th and 16th century, Bhutan was visited by a Buddhist saint “Drukpa Kuenley”, after hearing about the good wine and beautiful women in the south of Tibet. The unorthodox method of Saint got him many names, | In the 15th and 16th century, Bhutan was visited by a Buddhist saint “Drukpa Kuenley”, after hearing about the good wine and beautiful women in the south of Tibet. The unorthodox method of Saint got him many names, some refer to him as the Divine Madman. There are phallic paintings on some houses in Bhutan because of him. [8] | ||
== '''Snowman Trek''' == | == '''Snowman Trek''' == | ||
The snowman trek is a 216 mile hike through the eastern Himalayans, usually accompanied by guides and a team of yaks. The scenery is beautiful, and there is a book [9] about an author's experience on the trek. | The snowman trek is a 216 mile hike through the eastern Himalayans, usually accompanied by guides and a team of yaks. The scenery is beautiful, and there is a book [9] about an author's experience on the trek. | ||
[[File:Snowman-Trek -Karkachu-La -Bhutan-335357-1920px-16x7.jpg|none|thumb|671x671px|Mountains from the Snowman Trek]] | [[File:Snowman-Trek -Karkachu-La -Bhutan-335357-1920px-16x7.jpg|none|thumb|671x671px|Mountains from the Snowman Trek]] | ||
[[File:Lingzhi Dzong 01.jpg|centre|thumb|383x383px|Lingzhi Zhong]] | |||
[1] Paro Taktsang - Wikipedia<br />[//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paro_Taktsang https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paro_Taktsang] | [1] Paro Taktsang - Wikipedia<br />[//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paro_Taktsang https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paro_Taktsang] | ||