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Once Upon Shangrila A Travel venture jointly founded by Ms. Hope Benatabou, Cambridge, MD. and her counterpart Bhutanese fiance' Mr. Karma Dhendup.

Envisaged as a fancy tour destination, the partners intend to introduce & incorporate Bhutan in all its Serendipity.

Pristine…..
25/05/2024

Pristine…..

The Rhododendron trail: the flowers in full bloom!
30/04/2024

The Rhododendron trail: the flowers in full bloom!

Once Upon Shangrila Wishes you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Stay Blessed Everyone!
24/12/2023

Once Upon Shangrila Wishes you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Stay Blessed Everyone!

A typical Bhutanese village in its bucolic settings!
18/12/2023

A typical Bhutanese village in its bucolic settings!

June 2022 The Beautiful Trongsa.  Bhutan
12/12/2023

June 2022 The Beautiful Trongsa. Bhutan

Let’s talk Pristine…
06/11/2023

Let’s talk Pristine…

Paro Dzong at night
12/09/2023

Paro Dzong at night

The Buddha Dordenma statue photographed at dusk.
17/01/2023

The Buddha Dordenma statue photographed at dusk.

Line of stupas at Lamgong Paro...my regular circumambulaton kora hub.
08/01/2023

Line of stupas at Lamgong Paro...my regular circumambulaton kora hub.

So is this a Calla lily? This little flower endures, temporal as things are!
19/11/2022

So is this a Calla lily? This little flower endures, temporal as things are!

04/10/2022

Trongsa Dzong, also known as Chhoekhor Raptentse Dzong – Choetse Dzong in short – is one of the largest and most spectacular dzongs strategically placed in the middle of the nation connecting the West with the East of Bhutan. First established in 1543, the fortress is renowned for its intricate construction. Located overlooking Mangdechhu River, Trongsa Dzong was once the seat of power for the Wangchuck dynasty before official monarchy. Trongsa Dzong is a prime example of traditional Bhutanese architecture. It has a maze of corridors and many temples within the structure.

📸 Bassem Nimah

The Drugyel Dzong Fortress on the verge of completion.
01/10/2022

The Drugyel Dzong Fortress on the verge of completion.

'Tossing their heads in sprightly dance'- Cosmos flowers in Paro Bhutan
30/09/2022

'Tossing their heads in sprightly dance'- Cosmos flowers in Paro Bhutan

A bountiful harvest in the offing...Paro the 19th of September, 2022
19/09/2022

A bountiful harvest in the offing...Paro the 19th of September, 2022

12/09/2022
Flowers of Bhutan Never a shortage of beauty💕
22/08/2022

Flowers of Bhutan
Never a shortage of beauty💕

Valley of the Cranes. Summer 2022Somewhere Over The Rainbow 🌈
22/08/2022

Valley of the Cranes. Summer 2022
Somewhere Over The Rainbow 🌈

Here in Beautiful HAA Bhutan Beauty surrounds me on every corner ❤️
25/06/2022

Here in Beautiful HAA Bhutan
Beauty surrounds me on every corner ❤️

A retreat cottage in the midst of woods.... Olathang, Paro Bhutan
19/06/2022

A retreat cottage in the midst of woods.... Olathang, Paro Bhutan

Drugyel Dzong on the verge of Completion.
11/05/2022

Drugyel Dzong on the verge of Completion.

Hike to Chumphu ney retreat of Dorji Phamo/Vajravarahi #
08/05/2022

Hike to Chumphu ney retreat of Dorji Phamo/Vajravarahi #

30/04/2022
When Proud Pi'ed April, in all its trim/hath put the spirit of youth in everything
17/04/2022

When Proud Pi'ed April, in all its trim/hath put the spirit of youth in everything

Dungtse Lhakhang, a 15 c. legacy landmark of the Tibetan Saint Thangthong Gyalpo.
19/03/2022

Dungtse Lhakhang, a 15 c. legacy landmark of the Tibetan Saint Thangthong Gyalpo.

And yet again in the warm embrace of another spring!
07/03/2022

And yet again in the warm embrace of another spring!

Ten thousand saw I at a glance, tossing and turning their heads in sprightly dance. The 7th of March, 2022, Lango, Bhuta...
07/03/2022

Ten thousand saw I at a glance, tossing and turning their heads in sprightly dance. The 7th of March, 2022, Lango, Bhutan

Our hearts go out to our brothers,  sisters, and little innocent children in Ukraine. May this War end soonest.   Tare T...
27/02/2022

Our hearts go out to our brothers, sisters, and little innocent children in Ukraine. May this War end soonest. Tare Tutare Ture Svaha #.

Prayers your way!

February 5th 2022DRUGYEL DZONG.  And “Stupa” My love karma Destiny Dhendup built this for me out of snow to commemorate ...
06/02/2022

February 5th 2022
DRUGYEL DZONG.

And
“Stupa”
My love karma Destiny Dhendup built this for me out of snow to commemorate our Unfailing long Distance love Story.
Love you hubby.

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