From correspondents in Thimphu, Bhutan, 04:34 PM IST

Ten Bhutanese scouts will take part in the Indian Republic Day function on Jan 26 in New Delhi.

The scouts left Thimpu Jan 14 for the Indian capital, according to Bhutan's online version of Kuensel newspaper.

The Bhutanese youths will also get an opportunity to visit Indian tourist spots like Agra and Jaipur.

They will also undergo training in small arms firing, obstacle course, sailing, aero modeling and horse riding. They would participate in quizzing events.

Bhutanese Programme Officer of Youth Culture and Education Division Tenzin Rabgyel said the tradition of inviting representatives of the Bhutanese young to join Indian's Republic Day celebrations began in 1988.

(Staff Writer, © IANS)