So Many Chortens!
Description: Dochula Pass, the main pass Eastbound out of Bhutan’s capital of Thimphu, is adorned with 108 chortens and makes for a peaceful spot to stop and stretch your legs. We Continue Reading →
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Photo Of The Day – Dochula Pass
Title: Dochula Pass Location: Dochula Pass, Bhutan, Asia Description: With 108 chortens atop the 10,000′ pass, Dochula Pass is a welcome stop between Thimphu and Punakha in central Bhutan. On a clear Continue Reading →
Photo Of The Day – Mong La By Moonlight II
Title: Mong La By Moonlight II Location: Mong La, Solukhumbu, Nepal, Asia Description: A different feel than the previous posting about Mong La at night (see below for related posts). Camera Canon Continue Reading →
Photo Of The Day – The Chorten That Was
Title: The Chorten That Was Location: Above Syangboche Airstrip, Solukhumbu Region, Nepal, Asia Description: What you see above is a stupa (chorten) that once was. This is the view looking Continue Reading →
Photo Of The Day – National Memorial Chorten – Bhutan
Title: National Memorial Chorten – Bhutan Location: Thimphu, Bhutan, Asia Description: The National Memorial Chorten is seen here decorated for the Royal Wedding in 2011. Located in Thimphu, the capital Continue Reading →
Photo Of The Day – Prayer Flags And The Himalayas
Title: Prayer Flags And The Himalayas Location: Near Loboche, Nepal Description: Prayer flags adorn a memorial chorten dedicated to the Sherpa who have lost their lives climbing in the Himalayas. Continue Reading →
Photo Of The Day – Prayers Before Taboche
Title: Prayers Before Taboche Location: Himalayas, Nepal, Asia Description: Up early and the sun did not disappoint this morning. Taboche, elevation 6542 m / 21463 ft, makes an appearance before Continue Reading →
Photo Of The Day – From The Field Bonus – Prayer Flags At Thokla
Title: Prayer Flags At Thokla Location: Thokla, Solukhumbu, Nepal Description: I have been having a lot of fun using a Sigma 4.5mm fisheye lens (courtesy of BorrowLenses.com) on this trip Continue Reading →