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Nestled in the woods and away from the nuisance of the city, tourists will find the national animal of Bhutan grazing away peacefully. A dedicated team is committed to ensure that the environment is congenial for these mammals. A well maintained footpath through the woods takes tourist around the zoo. The synergy of the gentle …
Taktsang translates to The Tiger’s Nest. The monastery is situated 900 meters above the Paro valley precariously perched on a cliff. It has an equally fascinating history. According to the legend, Guru Rinpoche flew to the current site of the monastery riding atop a tigress and meditated in a cave for 3 years 3 months …
Tango University is the highest Buddhist learning center in Bhutan. Bhutanese monks pursue a nine year program followed by meditation for three years 3 months and 3 days in the nearby Cheri monastery retreat center. The secluded university is located 15 kilometers north from Thimphu city. From the university, tourists can hike up to the …
The vocational training institute in Thimphu trains students in the 13 arts and crafts of Bhutan. Some of it includes the art of painting, sculpting, calligraphy and woodcraft. During the visit, tourists can catch a live demonstration of the students perfecting their craft, interact with the students, explore their gallery and visit the souvenir shop. …
Phobjikha is a bowl-shaped glacial valley on the western slopes of the Black Mountains, bordering the Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park. Because of the large flock of black-necked cranes that winters here, it is one of the most important wildlife preserves in the country. In addition to the cranes there are also muntjacs (barking deer), …
On a hillock below the Metshina–Punakha road is the yellow-roofed Chimi Lhakhang, built in 1499 by the cousin of Lama Drukpa Kunley in his honour after the lama subdued the demoness of the nearby Dochu La with his ‘magic thunderbolt of wisdom’. A wooden effigy of the lama’s thunderbolt is preserved in the lhakhang, and …
The memorial chorten in Thimphu was built in the honor of the Third King of Bhutan. The Tibetan style white washed stupa is crowned with a golden crescent moon and the sun. The monument attracts many religion faithful early in the morning to circumambulate while the commuters to work and students hastily complete their worship …
Zhabdrung built the Punakha Dzong in 1637. According to the narratives, the chief carpenter “Zow Balep” who was commissioned to construct the Dzong had a vision of the impressive architectural design of the Dzong in his dream which was then actualized. The Dzong was invaded twice by the Tibetan troops in 1639 and 1644. The …