There has been a revival of the 16th century Trans Bhutan Trail (TBT), which has for centuries served as a pilgrimage route for Buddhists from the east traveling to the most sacred sites in the western region. Bhutan recently opened its borders, and one of the key highlights has been the return of the Trans Bhutan Trail (TBT). After 60 years of inactivity, the trail has once again been made accessible to travellers.
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According to several reports, the 403 km long Trans Bhutan Trail is now open to travelers from all over the world. People from all over the country, regions, and even abroad are included.
Blyth added that 100 percent of the profits from the journeys go back into maintaining and developing the Trail for a long time, and into supporting the local communities that live along the Trail, as well as supporting the Bhutan Canada Foundation, which is a not-for-profit organization behind the restoration of the trail. Furthermore, he mentioned that the project is also responsible for engaging communities and encouraging enterprise and employment in the community through the use of homestays, community campsites, grocery purchases for campsites, and guiding activities.
This is an ancient pilgrimage route connecting Haa, in the far west of Bhutan, with Trashigang in the east of the country. It is thought that it was used by pilgrims, messengers, armies, and traders until the 1960s. As far as the records are concerned, it has been incredibly difficult to make the trail accessible to travelers since then.
Aside from being a tribute to Bhutan’s ancestors, Blyth also said that the Trail serves as a gift to future generations of Bhutanese. Whether on foot or by bike, the Trans Bhutan Trail offers visitors a new and intimate experience of one of the world’s best-preserved traditional cultures, while immersing themselves in legends passed down from generation to generation.
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