
Maun Mela fishing festival and traffic near twin bridges in Uttarakhand
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Maun Mela, a traditional community fishing festival held along the Aglar River in the Tehri Garhwal region of Uttarakhand, India.
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Tamchoe or Tachog Lhakhang in Paro, Bhutan On the way to Paro Valley is the Tamchoe Lhakhang, also known as the Tachog Lhakhang. Built by Thangthong Gyalpo, the iron chain bridge helps the pilgrims to cross and visit the temple. The distance of about 50kms from Paro airport takes around 1hr. Drives south following Pachu river to the river confluence at Chuzom. Along the way to Chuzom, you will first pass villages like Bondey, right after the airport. Then the next village is Shaba and at Isuna, the road crosses bridge to the other side of river. Just 5kms before Chuzom is Tamchoe Lhakhang, a private temple owned by decedents of famous Tibetan bridge-builder Thangthong Gyalpo. View of Thimphu city from Wangdetse Gonpa (temple) in the evening. Wangdetse Gonpa is one of the most remotely bui
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