Debrup: - So, this is the Jaldhaka River. Hmm…I have read about this river in class VI, when we had a chapter on West Bengal in our Geography subject. But, I never thought that one day, I will stand beside the Jaldhaka River. Basically, this river has its source in Bhutan and it flows in south direction towards India. But, this river is not as ferocious as Brahmaputra River.
Sain: - Don’t compare Jaldhaka River with Brahmaputra River. Brahmaputra River is one of the deadliest rivers of the world. But, one thing you have to appreciate that they have selected the perfect location for this Jaldhaka river project. Here, the river is flowing downwards from the hills of Bhutan side with full force. The dam is blocking the water for some time and then releasing it to the Indian side. Now, as you are blocking the water for few seconds intentionally, so, automatically, you are increasing the force of the water. When the floodgate is opened, the immense force of water creates a good amount of hydel power.
Roy: - Not only have that. Come here. Let me show you a small canal from this side. The water of this Jaldhaka River has been artificially channelized towards that hilly village area, to help the poor farmers in their irrigation purposes. That side of the dam is Bhutan only. Again, we should enter Bhutan. But, this time, there are no check-posts of Indo-Bhutan border. Come on, let us enter Bhutan again.
Debarjun: - Wow, we are seeing a different Bhutan now. In Phuntshilling market, we saw the urban culture of Bhutanese. But, in this bank of Jaldhaka River, we are seeing the rural picture of Bhutan. That is a Bhutanese village. The people living in this hilly area have intentionally created a ‘Terai’ region, to improve their agriculture. Also, their houses are made of woods and have asbestos ceilings only. I can see that no one has domesticated cows, but only sheep and hens.
Debrup: - Look there. It is a small Bhutanese Military camp, as it is their border area. In that camp, only 8 Bhutanese army men are on duty. But, they are not looking strict at all. Basically, no Indian tourist comes in this region to enter Bhutan. Even if you enter Bhutan through this route, you have nowhere to go. On the other three directions, I can see green-colored hilly ranges. Between the hilly ranges, it is a dense forest. No one will dare to cross these hills to march towards Thimpu.
Ayandeep: - You are right. Bhutan has a much secured geographical position. In ancient days, when any Kings tried to conquer Bhutan, they failed continuously because Bhutan is landlocked with hilly ranges on all its sides. To conquer Thimpu, you need to be expert in climbing hills, he he he…
Sain: - Nepalese and Bhutanese people are hilly people by birth. Therefore, they can cross any hill. Basically, Sherpas and Bhutias have their origin in Nepal and Sikkim, whereas, the Gorkhas have their real source in Bhutan only. In ancient times, both Nepal and Bhutan used to be Princely states. Even in this modern era also, you will find that there are concept of Kings in Nepal and Bhutan. Sherpas and Bhutias are tall, stinky and hard-working in nature. Gorkhas are sturdy, healthy, short-heighted and moody people.
Roy: - These Bhutanese little children are so sweet. They are bathing in reserved dam water on its backside, where there is mild water current. Wow, these little Bhutanese children are just too good in swimming in this water. As they always swim in this water daily, that’s why; their bodies have become V-shaped automatically. The more you swim, the more is the chance that your body will become slim and V-shaped, without any obesity problem. They are playing water polo. Come on; let us also enjoy the match of water polo with them. We will not swim, but at least, we can walk inside the open water tank, which contains water up to a height of 2 feet. Ayandeep, just click some photos. We are posing with these sweet Bhutanese boys.
Sain: - Just watch the training of those Bhutanese Army Men. They are throwing round shaped stones to target it on a hole of the soil, which is at a few meters from them.
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