Photo of Red Prayer Flags, Pele La, Bhutan

These wonderful faded red prayer flags were at the Pele La on the road to Gangtey.

Tall prayer flags are a wonderful sight on hilltops and sacred locations throughout Bhutan. It's probable the red colour signifies a connection with the Buddha Amitayus. They are topped with a small umbrella and the sword of wisdom. Gangtey, a migration destination for black necked cranes, is an interesting diversion to the south as we made our way west to east to central Bhutan.

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