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Butter tea at sunrise : a year in the Bhutan Himalaya by Britta Das is a travel available to read on EtoBox.
What is Butter tea at sunrise : a year in the Bhutan Himalaya about?
Often seen as a magical paradise at the end of the world, Bhutan is inaccessible to most travellers. Set against the dramatic scenery of the Himalaya, this beautiful memoir reveals hardships and happiness in a land almost untouched by the West. When Britta, a young physiotherapist, goes to work in a remote village hospital, her good intentions are put to the test amid monsoons, fleas and shocking conditions. But as she visits homes in the mountains and learns the mysteries of tantric Buddhism, the country casts its enduring spell. Gaining insights into the traditions of this mystical kingdom, she makes friends and falls in love. Bhutan will change her life forever.
Who reads Butter tea at sunrise : a year in the Bhutan Himalaya?
It is typically read by readers looking for immersive, entertainment-first reading.
Common subject areas: fiction, literature, genre fiction.
- Author
- Britta Das
- Publisher
- Summersdale Publishers
- Published
- 2006
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9781840244984
- Category
- travel
- Subjects
- Medical, Fiction, Memoir
- Rating
- 3.49 / 5 (130 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-14
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