The last century was called “the most beautiful path in the world”. One of the most ancient, sacred and wonderful routes on our planet reopens to tourists after almost 60 years. Let’s discover this scenic route and when it will reopen.
After half a century the “MOST BEAUTIFUL TRAIL in the WORLD” reopens
# After 60 years of closure, the path of wonders reopens
In the Buddhist kingdom in the eastern Himalayas, in Bhutan, a place of monasteries, fortresses and spirituality, one of the oldest, most sacred and wonderful trails in the world reopens: the Trans Bhutan Trail. For many centuries it was a real point of reference for Buddhist pilgrimages, but following the construction of new roads and neighborhoods, it fell into disuse in the 1960s. The restructuring of the path was carried out by the Bhutan Canada foundation with the support of King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck.
# The places crossed on the 403 km route which lasts one month
The historic Trans Bhutan Trail runs 403km, connecting nine districts, 28 local governments, two municipalities, a national park and 400 sites of historical and cultural interest. The departure takes place from Haa, near the border with Tibet, and the arrival is in Trashigang which borders the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh. The route allows you to admire the country’s iconic, spiritual and extraordinary places such as the Himalayan mountain range, the highest in the world, and the evocative Buddhist temples. The journey takes about a month, there will be campsites, hotels and families ready to host for travelers, and along the way 18 main bridges are crossed and you walk up about 10,000 steps.
# In the spring, access to citizens and international travelers should be guaranteed
The inauguration of the trail is scheduled for March of this year, while access to citizens and international travelers will be guaranteed by April. You can choose to try this experience on foot or by bicycle. As an alternative to the original route, you can opt for other shorter ones, lasting 3/4 days or a week.
Source: SiViaggia
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