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Bhutan |
Fly into Paro Airport, where Guru Padmasambhavna, as legend goes, flew in on a winged tiger and alighted at Paro Taktsang (Tiger's Nest) Monastery. It was Guru Padmasambhavna who introdused Buddhism to this region, and evidently made inroads into Kublai Khan's China by way of Tibet. This mountain kingdom was founded at the turn of the century by the present king's great-grandfather who put together several city-states which were centred around the 'Dzongs' (fortified monastries). It is at these Dzongs that the many 'Tsechus' (festivals) are celebrated with the unfurling of Thankas and masked dances - all in a village-fair atmosphere. From the old-world capital of Thimpu, worthwhile excursions are the religious centres of Punaka Dzonge and the famous Paro Valley. also worth a trip are the Kyichu and Gasa hot springs. The renowned Manas wildlife sanctuary is the home of the rare golden langur, the giant pied honbill and the Indian flying fox - all seen to advantage on elephant back. Although the official stance is averse to the label of 'The Last Shangri-La' it is, in effect, so. |
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Bera,
a gift given by Maharana Pratap to his fourth son Rana Shekha for his bravery
and chivalry, is situated 278 kms from Ahmedabad in the vast mystique of
Rajasthan. In the year 1653 Rana Shekha formed his territory. Rana Shekha's
son Chaturbhuj built the Bera House or 'Ravla'. Bera was part of Mewar.
When the Maharana of Udaipur's daughter was married to the Maharaja of Jodhpur,
Bera came in to Marwar. The area is known as Godhwad. It is 150 kms away
from udaipur and about 180 kms from Jodhpur. Leopard's Lair in Bera welcomes
you to its peaceful and calm atmosphere. A holiday amidst pollution-free,
lush green environment with all comforts that you can dream of. There are
three beautifully designed cottages, deluxe rooms, candle lit sit outs and
dining area , TV and reading room, lush green lawns, a swimming pool and
a bar room tastefully designed with a fountain next to it, giving a feeling
of a running stream. The Cottages |
