Photo story: a journey into the remote Himalayan communities of eastern Bhutan

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Photo story: a journey into the remote Himalayan communities of eastern Bhutan
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In the remote eastern corner of the tiny Himalayan nation of Bhutan lifes a land little visited by travellers. Those who make the journey here will discover a unique region of soaring mountains, imposing monastic fortresses and diverse cultures.

This is a region of unique cultures and traditions and a great place to try local Bhutanese cuisine, such as ema datshi over rice. It’s home to swaying paddies and deep green valleys, like the one overlooking the Dangme Chhu River, which is lined by stone distance markers for drivers.A particular highlight is the 16th-century naktsheng, or traditional manor house, in Dungkar village, which is now a cultural museum looked after by red-robed monks.

They’re crafted on looms in the weavers’ homes or in collective textile workshops around the village and are so intricate, they can take more than a year to make.A half-hour drive from Khoma, the imposing Lhuentse Dzong comes into view on a ridgeline above the surrounding landscape. These monastic fortresses are found across Bhutan, serving as religious, governmental and military hubs.

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