When you are in Bhutan, you must see the monasteries of Thimpu and Paro, the fortresses of Bumthang and Trongsa, and the lush national parks. Speak to the locals, get some insight into the land, the culture and when you are back home, tell the world what you saw for it is a beautiful country.
The capital city of Bhutan and also its largest, Thimphu is situated in a valley on the banks of the Wang Chuu River. A quaint little city, it is a storehouse of Bhutanese art, architecture, culture and tradition. The Tashichho Dzong dominates the city and houses the main government departments, the National Assembly and the throne room of the king. The Simtokha Dzong is oldest Dzong in Thimphu and a gateway to the Thimphu Valley. The Royal Bhutan Golf Course and Convention Centre are also worth a visit. Take a stroll along the streets of the city to soak in its culture and experience the weekend markets.
Scenic locales, beautiful landscapes, wooded villages and historic buildings characterize the beautiful town of Paro. The Rimpung Dzong or Paro Dzong stands on a hillside above the winding Paro River. The Ta dzong is an ancient watchtower, now housing National Museum. The collection in the museum includes weapons and stamps, birds and mammals, and a good display of ancient Bhutanese art and artefacts. The Taktshang Monastery (Tiger’s Nest), one of the most important Buddhist sites in the world, is built on a 1,200 meter high cliff. This is believed to be the place where Guru Rimpoche arrived more than a million years ago on the back of a legendary tigress and mediated in a cave for around two months. Kyichu Iyakhang, one of the holiest temples of Bhutan lies 8 km from Paro.
The most ancient and venerable Buddhist sites are located in the Bumthang region. The Jakar Dzong is a fortress that was originally constructed in 1667, and is one of the largest and most impressive dzongs in Bhutan. Wangdichholing Palace, the residence of the former king, Ugyen Wangchuk is situated here. Kurjey Lhakang is a sacred monastery, where a body print of Guru Rinpoche is preserved in a cave, around which the oldest of the three buildings is built. The Jambey Lhakang is one of the 108 monasteries that were miraculously constructed by King Songten Gampo in one night. The Zangtopelri Lhakhang is a new addition to the sacred sites in this area, and houses a two story high mandala representing Guru Rinpoche's copper coloured mountain. The Tamshing Gompa is a monastery established in 1501 by the local Buddhist saint Pema Lingpa. The two story building contains lovely frescoes and houses a 500-year-old suit of metal chain made by Pema Lingpa. The Chakhar Lhakhang (Iron Castle) is a small temple that marks the site of the palace of Sindhu Raja, the Indian monarch who first invited Guru Rimpoche to Bhutan.
One of Bhutan’s most historic towns, many kings ruled from here at Trongsa's ancient dzong. The Trongsa Dzong is an awe-inspiring and impregnable fortress, with a labyrinth of temples, corridors and offices holding court over the local community. It was constructed in 1644 and is located on top of an imposing hill. The Thruepang Palace was built by the second king and was the birth place of the third.
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