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Attractions in Bhutan

Bhutan is a unique destination that offers a perfect blend of culture, nature, and adventure. The country is known for its breathtaking landscapes, magnificent monasteries, and vibrant festivals. The Tiger’s Nest Monastery, also known as Paro Taktsang, is one of the most iconic landmarks of Bhutan. The Dochula Pass offers stunning views of the Himalayan range, while the Punakha Dzong, also known as the Palace of Great Happiness, is a spectacular fortress that is a must-visit. Bhutan is also renowned for its traditional arts and crafts, and visitors can witness artisans at work in places like Thimphu and Paro. For adventure seekers, Bhutan offers trekking opportunities in some of the most pristine and remote areas of the Himalayas.

Punakha Dzong

Punakha Dzong

The Punakha dzong earlier served as the capital of Bhutan from 1637 to 1907. The first national assembly in 1953 and the royal wedding on…

Trongsa Dzong

Trongsa Dzong

Trongsa Dzong acting as a seat of power over central and eastern Bhutan was built in 1648. High above the thriving Mangde Chhu stands this…

Tiger’s Nest Monastery
Goenba Lhakhang Monastery Paro

Tiger’s Nest Monastery

The Taktsang Lhakhang which is also known as “The Tiger’s Nest” is located 900 meters above the Paro valley. This most privileged holy site was…

Rinpung Dzong
Dzongs Fortress Paro

Rinpung Dzong

The Rinpung monastery was built on the order of Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal in the year 1644. The underlying meaning of Rinpung is “the fortress of…

Kichu Lhakhang
Lhakhang Monastery Paro Temple

Kichu Lhakhang

Kichu monastery is Bhutan’s one of the oldest temple built in 7th century by the Tibetan King Songsten Gampo. In order to subdue the demoness,…

National Museum
Dzongs Fortress Museum Paro

National Museum

The Ta Dzong was built in 1649 to protect the undefended dzong and renovated to the National Museum of Bhutan in 1968. It was built…

Tamzhing Monastery

Tamzhing Monastery

Bumthang is blessed with extensive number of monasteries and holy sites. Out of them, Tamshing monastery is highly remarkable for its beauty and links to…

Kurjey Lhakhang

Kurjey Lhakhang

This temple was one of the oldest temple in the country built in 1652 by Minjur Tenpa (great saint) when he was the governor of…

Membartsho
Lake

Membartsho

The literal name of Membartsho is 'the burning Lake' and it is situated beautifully on Tang valley an asupecious site on the Tang Chhu (river).…

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