After A Long Hiatus Of 60 Years, The Trans Bhutan Trail Is Once Again Accessible To Tourists!
Bhutan recently opened its borders, and one of the main highlights has been the return of the Trans Bhutan Trail (TBT), a pilgrimage route that dates back to the 16th century and has traditionally been used by Buddhists from the east to travel to the most sacred locations in the western region. After 60 years, the trail is once more accessible to hikers.
According to reports, domestic, regional, and foreign travelers can now access the 403-km-long Trans Bhutan Trail.
Sam Blyth, Chair of the Bhutan Canada Foundation, the non-profit organization responsible for the Trail’s rehabilitation, stated that all proceeds from the trips go toward the Trail’s long-term growth and upkeep as well as the aid of the nearby towns. He continued by saying that through homestays, communal campgrounds, shopping deliveries for campsites, and guiding programs, the project is also accountable for involving communities, encouraging enterprise, and creating employment.
This trail connects Trashigang in the east with Haa in the far west of Bhutan. It was once a major route for communications and pilgrimage. The trail, according to archives, was used by pilgrims, messengers, armies, and traders up until the 1960s, and it has been extremely difficult to make it accessible to travelers.
The Trail, according to Blyth, is a tribute to Bhutan’s predecessors and a present for future generations. He claimed that, whether traveling on foot or by bike, the Trans Bhutan Trail provides a novel and personal approach to experiencing the best-preserved traditional culture in the world and immersing oneself in its legends.
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