Having spent the a couple of days being driven around Namichi district, I settled in Namchi for a few days. It’s a small town. I didn’t venture very far outside the town square, where my hotel was. Namchi may be the only place I’ve been to on this trip that has a pedestranised town square. … Continue reading / view photos Relaxing in Namchi
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Ruins, birds, and a giant Bodhisattva
The drive to Pelling was hilly. The roads at times were very uneven, sometimes the result of a landslide. There were some areas that had been cleared up to allow vehicles to pass, but not enough to ensure a smooth journey. The first place we stopped at was Rabdentse Ruins. This was next to a … Continue reading / view photos Ruins, birds, and a giant Bodhisattva
Samdruptse Hill and Char Dham
After leaving Buddha Park, we headed to the district around Namchi. The first stop required a steep drive up to Samdruptse Hill. Its altitude was just over 2000m. This features another huge statue. There’s a 41m (135ft) statue of Guru Padmasambhava. Also known as Guru Rinpoche (“Precious Guru”), he was an eighth-century Buddhist master. He’s … Continue reading / view photos Samdruptse Hill and Char Dham