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Jigme Dorji National Park: Second Largest Protected Area in Bhutan
Jigme Dorji National Park covers 4,316 square kilometres of northwestern Bhutan - the country's second-largest protected area, and until 2008 it’s the largest. Inside its boundaries: 36-37 recorded species of mammal, 328 recorded species of bird, 376 glaciers, and the only confirmed place on Earth where wild Bengal tigers and snow leopards share the same forested slopes - a fact Bhutan's own government cites as the park's single most scientifically significant feature.
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History & Culture
No Traffic Light in the entire country of Bhutan
Many travelers are surprised to learn that Bhutan has no traffic lights anywhere in the country. Despite growing towns and increasing numbers of vehicles, traffic continues to be managed by trained police officers rather than automated signals. This unique approach reflects Bhutan's commitment to preserving its cultural identity, human connection, and carefully balanced development. Here's the true story behind one of the world's most fascinating transportation facts.
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History & Culture
The Beggar and the Treasure Revealer - A Story from the life of Drukpa Kunley
Pema Lingpa was on a high throne in the Bumthang marketplace, teaching views and meditation. Drukpa Kunley gathered a troupe of children on a nearby boulder and began mimicking him. Pema Lingpa called him a beggar. Drukpa Kunley sang back.
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The Nuns Who Blamed Drukpa Kunley for Everything - A Story from the life of Drukpa Kunley
One nun had named him the father and been forgiven by the abbot. Seven others decided this was the obvious strategy and went looking for Drukpa Kunley. Nine months later, the whole of Tibet was talking about Ralung's nunnery.
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The Night He Dragged a Demoness from Dochula to Lobesa - A Story from the life of Drukpa Kunley
He sent the boy home by having him lie on his lap and think about his house. Then he tethered the bull to a tree, climbed into the branches, and waited for midnight. That's when everything changed for the area of Lobesa...
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