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Treasures of the thunder dragon : a portrait of Bhutan by Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck, Queen, Consort of Jigme Singye Wangchuck, King of Bhutan, 1955- is a travel available to read on EtoBox.

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<p>Long regarded as the Forbidden Land, Bhutan—or Druk Yul, the Land of the Thunder Dragon—was virtually closed to the outside world until the 1960s. Even today, little is known about this remote Himalayan Buddhist kingdom nestled between two giant neighbours, India and China. Often described as the Last Shangri La, Bhutan is still a country of pristine forests, alpine valleys and glacial lakes, rich in rare flora and fauna such as the blue poppy, the golden langur and the red panda. As spectacular as its natural beauty are the architecture of its towering dzongs (fortresses) and the art treasures that fill its monasteries and temples.</p> <p>Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck’s portrait of her country is a captivating blend of personal memoir, history, folklore and travelogue. It provides unique and intimate insights into Bhutanese culture and society, with its vivid glimpses of life in Bhutan’s villages and hamlets, monasteries and palaces. Her engaging account of her childhood, growing up in a village in western Bhutan and the changes she witnessed when the country decided to end its isolation also tells a larger story—that of Bhutan’s rapid transition from a medieval kingdom to a mode

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Author

Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck, Queen, Consort of Jigme Singye Wangchuck, King of Bhutan, 1955-

Publisher

Penguin, Viking; Penguin Global

Published

2006

Language

EN

ISBN

9780670999019

Category

travel

Subjects

Fiction, History, Travel

Rating

3.76 / 5 (69 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14