Monday, Oct. 29, 2001

Travel Watch: Web Cr@wling

Mountain High
(www.drukair.com.bt/)

FLIGHT CHECK Druk Air, the tiny Royal Bhutanese airline, has the only pilots trained and licensed to negotiate the hair-raising descent into Paro airport. And if the flight in wasn't enough of a thrill, they also offer one-hour mountain tours—the better to get up close and personal with the peaks.

Newsworthy
(kuenselonline.com)

LOCAL INFO The online edition of Bhutan's national newspaper is good for getting a feel for the flavor of the country, although the benevolent activities of the royal family seem to dominate the news.

Marketplace
(bootan.com)

BAZAAR The essential online outfitter for any trip to Bhutan, also offering weather reports, links, stories and a host of luxurious itineraries for those traveling in style.