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• Samosas: 1]TPO Z] MLVPO [ZNVP_^ ʭWWPO bT_S [Z_L_ZP^ ZYTZY^ XPL_^ LYO ^[TNP^

• Vada: Fried doughnuts made of legumes and spices

• Tandoori chicken: -LVPO NSTNVPY ʮLaZ]PO bT_S _`]XP]TN NLdPYYP [P[[P] NSTWP [ZbOP]
LYO [L[]TVL VYZbY QZ] T_^ ]POOT^S NZWZ] ?SZ`RS [LNVPO bT_S ʮLaZ] _ST^ OT^S T^
typically very mild.

• Kola Urundai: Meat balls made from minced goat meat and spices

• Fish curry: Fish cooked in a coconut based sauce

• Fish fry: 1]TPO ʭ^S ʭWP_ ʮLaZ]PO bT_S XL^LWL ^[TNP^

• Gulab jamun: A bite-size piece of fried dough covered in a simple syrup

• Jalebi: A crispy fried cake, similar to a funnel cake, that is soaked in a simple syrup

• Carrot Halwa: A dessert pudding made from carrots, typically garnished with nuts that
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• Kheer: A traditional rice pudding dessert

Road Conditions in Bhutan
The extensive road-building program underway in Bhutan can result in sections of the roads
being closed. The roads also tend to be somewhat bumpy near sections of road construction.
There has been a fascinating development of the roads here in this mountain kingdom, where
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Cuisine in Nepal
Basic local cuisine in Nepal is typically hot and spicy and Western food is very limited.

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sanitation can be distressing, please don’t let that keep you from experiencing the amazing
culture or rich natural heritage of Nepal.

Shopping

There may be scheduled visits to local shops during your adventure. There is no requirement
to make a purchase during these stops, and any purchase made is a direct transaction with
the shop in question, subject to the vendor’s terms of purchase. O.A.T. is not responsible for
purchases you make on your trip or for the shipment of your purchases.

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