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Sightseeing spots in Bhutan

Bhutan, land of thunder dragon is located in the eastern Himalayas. Bhutan is about the size of Switzerland and Druk is referred by the Bhutanese. Bhutan was never colonized by a country in its history. Even when the world was transforming major in terms of modernization and too politically and even when the wind was blowing hard from globalization and other nations went to these forces, Bhutan has not been affected, not affected by these external factors. In fact, it had developed its own development philosophy in the form of the famous happiness GNP (NBB). For this reason Bhutan has a present that was his past. Mainly because of this factor, we still have a lot of our cultural monuments and traditions intact, alive and stronger and are there to see today. Therefore, one can visit and see for themselves the places of interest once they are here.

In Perio
The beautiful valley of Paro is approximately 2250m above the sea level is Paro considered one of the first valleys to receive the influences of Buddhism. The beautiful valley with its terraced fields rich home to some of oldest temples and monasteries in Bhutan. only airport in the country is at Paro. The valley also offers the quiet of the countryside, the beauty of landscapes, villages scattered and picturesque historical buildings. The following are some of the conspicuous places to visit in Paro.

1. Drugyel Dzong – Located at the north end of Paro valley built in 1649 to commemorate the victory over the invasion Tibet. It was gutted by fire in 1951, and now it is ruined fort, but it is preserved as a monument for visitors from outside as historically, this Dzong is very important. On a clear view of Mt. Jomolhari can be seen.

2. Rinpung Dzong – Meaning: fortress a lot of jewelry. It was built at the time of Zhabdrung in 1646. It houses both administrative agencies and monastic. There is also a place of celebration Paro (Tsechu), held annually in spring.

3. Taa Dzong – Service: watchtower. He served as a watchtower during the war to keep the Dzong of external invasion. Even if the Dzong is captured by the enemy, there is always hope for Bhutan to resume if the watchtower is in their hands. It is converted into a national museum in 1968. It houses a fine collection of art, relics, religious thangka, paintings, animal rides, and postage stamps of Bhutan exquisite.

4. Taktsang monastery – Taktshang is the most famous monasteries in Bhutan, perched on the side of a cliff 900m above the valley floor of Paro where the only sounds are the murmurs of the wind and the singing of the monks. The name means "Tiger's nest", he was named because Guru Rinpoche flew on the site would the monastery on the back of a tigress. He then served as a mediator in a cave for three months. Later many Buddhist masters have mediation here. It is a very important pilgrimage sites, even for the people of Bhutan.

5. Kyichu Lhakhang – It is one of two most sacred and oldest temples in Bhutan, built in the 7th century by Tibetan King Songtsen Gampo (Tibetan 33rd king, who is also the manifestation of avoloketeshivara, commonly called Bhutanese Chenrize). The legend tells of a giant demon was terrorizing the entire region of the Himalayas, the prevention of the spread of Buddhism in order to subdue the King 108 temples built in one day throughout the region of the Himalayas in Bhutan including 2 (Kichu Lhakhang in Paro and Jambay Lhakhang in Bumthang). Kyichu Lhakhang was built on his left foot. The Jokhang Temple in Lhasa was built in the heart of the demoness.

6. Farm Visit – A cluster of farms embroiders picturesque beauty of the Paro valley. A farm tour is very interesting and offers a good overview of the lifestyle of the farmer.

On Thimphu
The elevation of the Thimphu valley is about 2320m above sea level and is the capital of Bhutan and central government, religion and trade. It is unique only with an unusual mixture of modern development alongside ancient tradition. It is often said that Thimphu is the only world capital without traffic lights. A policeman directs traffic. They keep traffic Thimphu, a source throughout the day with their elegant, exaggerated gestures. In Thimphu ago a branch of the throne room of King / to Tashichho Dzong and the house of the royal family. The The following are some of the important places to visit in the capital of Bhutan, Thimphu

1. Tashichhoedzong (outdoor) – Service: Fortress of the glorious religion. It was built in 1641 and rebuilt in the current structure by the late King Jigme Dorji Wangchuk (Father of Bhutan) for the year 1962-1969. It houses the Secretariat building, the throne room and the office of the king, and the central monk body.

2. Memorial Chorten – He was built in 1974 in memory of third king Jigme Dorji Wangchuk end, which is considered the father of modern Bhutan. The inner temple gives good examples of Buddhist trantric and philosophy.

3. Semtokha Dzong – Semtokha is 6 km from Thimphu, it is on a hill and stand was built in 1629 by Zhabdrung. It is the oldest fortress built by the kingdom Zhabdrung. It now houses the Cultural Studies and Buddhists.

4.The Institute Zorig Chusum – It is also called the National Institute for Zorig Chusum. The school also teaches painting and make sculpture and statues. It offers a course of eight years, which provides instructions in many traditional arts of Bhutan to boys and girls across the country whose fitness is more artistic than academic

5. Drupthop Lhakhang – Thangtog Dewachen The convent was founded in 1976 by Rikey Jadrel, which is regarded as an emanation Thangthong of Gyalpo (1361-1485), the Tibetan saint renowned as a great Siddha, the most accomplished master in the world of Tibetan Buddhism, the father of the Opera Tibetan and builder of many bridges in the iron chain across the Himalayas. It has been created to promote Buddhism in general and lessons associated with the Gyalpo Tangtong in particular.

Under Rikey Jadrel Rinpoche, the monastery was started with forty-five nuns, but it now houses the sixty Buddhist nuns engaged in study and practice. The convent follows the main line and Jangter Abham Terchoe of Nyingma School and Shangpa

6. Weekend Market – Every Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday, the people of the valley of Thimphu and other parts of the country gather to sell and buy products. This is an opportunity to mingle with the locals and the products they sell.

7. Library National – The National Library was established in 1967 to preserve many ancient Dzongkha and Tibetan texts. In addition to the lot of the collection religious texts, we have a good collection of books in English, modern academic and scientific texts.

The significance and sanctity the building is provided by an amendment on the ground floor, with the statues of Bhutan is the most important historical characters, Lama Zhabdrung Ngwang Namgyel, Guru Rinpoche and Pema Lingpa.

8. The folk Heritage Museum – The Folk Heritage Museum is a showcase of Century 19 Farm and lifestyle of the family Bhutan. It was founded by Her Majesty the Queen Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck.

9. The National Institute of Traditional Medicine – The traditional medical services was established in the year 1968, under the command of our third king, Jigme Dorji Wangchuck. But the National Institute Traditional Medicine was established in the year 1988 for the well-being of people of Bhutan and preserve its rich culture and tradition. Services traditional medicine in Bhutan is fully integrated with modern health care delivery system and is available in 20 county hospitals.

In Punakha
Punakha we used the capital of Bhutan till 1955. It is the winter residence of the Je Khenpo (Chief Abbot) and the monk body. Its elevation is about 1300m above sea level has a temperate climate and is good for growing rice, fruit and vegetables in abundance. Its rich fertile valley is fed by Pho Chhu and Mo Chhu. Some interesting places are follows:

1. Druk Wangyal Chortens – 108 stupas built by Her Majesty Ashi Dorji Wangmo Queen Wangchuck. This means Chortens the victory of the Gyelpo Druk.

2. Punakha Dzong – Punakha Dzong: Built in 1637 by Zhabdrung to serve as the religious and administrative center the region. It was the winter capital of Bhutan till 1955 when the capital was finally moved to Thimphu. He still served Winter resident monk body

3. Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten – This Chorten is an impressive example of architecture fine of Bhutan and art. It was the third built by the Queen, Ashi Tshering Yangdon Wangchuck. It took nearly eight and a half years to complete.

In Wangduephodrang
The semi-tropical valley Wangdiphodrang city is located south of Punakha. It is about 30 minutes drive from Punakha.The rise in this valley is the same as Punakha.The district is famous for its fine bamboo work and its slate stone curve. There is the last town in western Bhutan before entering the central part of Bhutan

1. Dzong Wangdue – Wangdue Dzong Phodrang was founded by Lama Zhabdrung in 1638. It is situated atop a high ridge between the Punakha Chhu and Dang Chhu. It is obvious that the site was chosen for his view on the valleys. Legends for another reason for crossing this site, because people were looking a site for constriction of the Dzong, four ravens were seen flying in four directions. This was considered an auspicious sign, representing the spread of religion to the four cardinal points. Wangdue is very important in the history of Bhutan, as in the first days it was the secondary capital of the country.

2. Chhim Lhakhang – It is located on a hill top and built Lama Drukpa Kuenley the Madman Divine. It is 25 minutes walk across the field of road Sopsokha. Kuenley Lama Drukpa subjugated Ness demo Dochula with his "Magic Thunderbolt of Wisdom ". A wooden effigy of the lama thunderbolt is preserved in the temple, and women without children can go to the temple to receive Wang (blessings) of the saint. There is a statue of Lama and his dog, and that of the Zhabdrung Lama, Shakyamuni, Chenrezig and his brother Lama Ngwang Chogyal.

Three. Phobjikha Valley – This is a glacial valley and is the winter home of black neck cranes. This valley is a designated conservation area and borders Black Mountain National Park. It is situated at an altitude of 9840 feet above sea level and is two hours fromWangduephodrang readers.

InTrongsa
The altitude of this valley is about 2316m above sea level Trongsa forms the central core of the kingdom and is historically the place where Attempts to unify the country were launched and unified this country ..

1. Trongsa Dzong – It is impressive more Dzong in the country. It shows one of the most artistic and magnificent works of traditional architecture of Bhutan. It was founded by Lam Ngage Wangchuk in the year 1541. The current shape of Dzong was built by Minjur Tempa Chhogyel, an official who was sent by Zhabdrung to unify the eastern Bhutan in the year 1648. It is the ancestral home of the royal family.

2. Taa Dzong – This was the watchtower for Trongsa Dzong, guarded the Dzong form internal rebellion. Now it will be transformed into a heritage museum.

3. Kungarabten – It is one hours drive from Trongsa to the south. It was the winter palace of King Jigme Wangchuck our second. Palace is an impressive building with woodwork and beautiful decorations.

In Bumthang
It is about two hours drive from Trongsa in Bumthang. It is situated at an altitude of 2600m – 4000m. This fascinating valley is the religious, considered the most sacred in Bhutan Valley and home to some of the oldest Buddhist temples and monasteries. Many religious masters have meditated in this valley and even for the valley of Bhutan is the place of pilgrimage. The valley is also famous for its production of honey, cheese, apples and Yatra – fabrics wool, which has multiple uses.

1. Jambay Lhakhang – It is one of the most sacred and oldest temple in Bhutan, built the 7th century by Tibetan King Songtsen Gampo (Tibetan King 33rd) to submit the evil spirits in the Himalayan region. This is also a place the most important festival – Jambay Drup Lhakhang.

2. Kurji Lhakhang – Kurjey Lhakhang is named after the footprint the body of Guru Rinpoche, who remains in a cave inside the oldest of the three buildings. This shrine is also dedicated to Guru Rinpoche who introduced Buddhism to Bhutan and was supposed to be mediating in the 8th century ago,

3. Tamshing Lhakhang – This is the end north of the road and in front of Kurjey Lhakhang. It was established by Terton (Treasure Discovery) Pema Lingpa in 1501 and is the most important Nyingma Goenba in the country.

Four. Jakar Dzong – According to legend, when the lamas assembled in about 1549 to select a site for a monastery, a large white bird suddenly rose into the air and settled on a spur of a hill, where today Dzong. This was interpreted as a good omen, and the site was chosen for the Jakar Dzong, which means "castle of white bird. The Dzong was originally built as a monastery in 1549 by Lam Ngage Wangchuck.

5. Ura village – it is about 50km from the town Bumthang and it must be about the city 1hr.30mins Bumthang. Ura Valley is located south-east of Jakar, is considered by some to have been the home of the original inhabitants Bhutan. This is the place for Yakchoe Ura Festival.

Six. Mebertsho (lake of fire) – The lake is very afraid for the people of Bhutan. Terton Pema Lingpa discovered several of Guru Rinpoche's religious treasures of the lake. Many Bhutanese visit and offer of butter lamps on the freshwater lake on auspicious days. It is about 20 minutes Bumthang town.

In Mongar
The journey from Bumthang to Mongar offers one of the most spectacular views of the Himalayas crossing 3,800 m high pass Thrimshingla. The elevation of the valley is approximately 1600m. Mongar is the second largest city next to the east of Trashigang. The valley was also the beginning of eastern Bhutan.

1. Mongar Dzong – The original structure of Dzong was established in 1930 to replace the original Dzong Shongar. The present Dzong was rebuilt in the year 1953. There are laws of the Buddha of long life, Tsheppamey Guru Rinpoche and Zhabdrung in the Lhakhang.

In Trashigang
Trashigang is located at an altitude of 1151m above the sea level is the largest district in Bhutan and it is at the top above the river Gamri Chhu. It was once the center of a busy trade with Tibet before the Chinese occupation. Today that the junction of the east-west road linking it to Samdrupjongkhar then the Indian State of Assam. Trashigang is also the market place, especially during the winter for people of Merak & Sakten – who are remarkable for their exceptional character and costumes.

1. Trashigang Dzong – The Trashigang Dzong was built by the Kudung, Pekar Chhoephel the year 1659, initially under the Penlop Trongsa. The Dzong has a remarkable view over the surrounding countryside side. It serves as headquarters of Trashigang district.

Two. Radhi Village – Radhi village is famous for the production of raw silk textiles specially (Bura). In winter, if we visit the village, we see girls weaving line.

In Trashiyangtse
The valley is approximately 2 hours drive from Trashigang town. It is situated at an altitude of 1830m above seal level and is also home to the black-necked crane in particular Bumdeling. This valley is the most eastern Bhutan and Arunachal Pradesh border in India. This region is known for its specialty in the manufacture of various types of wooden utensils.

1. Chorten Kora – It was built by Lama Ngwang Loday in 1740 and was designed similar Boudhanath Stupa in Nepal. Chorten Kora Festival call is unlike any other festival in Bhutan because there is not much dancing people gather to celebrate the festival from all parts of Bhutan to the east and the east-west India and the nomadic people from very far beyond Bhutan, The festival is not only famous as a festival, but also a pilgrimage site for Bhutan and eastern part India

2. Gomphu Kora – Gom Kora is a small Lhakhang in the north of Trashigang about 21 km. It is also a gateway to Trashiyangtse. Before he got his name as Gom Kora he was called as Gomphu Kora Gomphu meaning "a sacred site of meditation circumambulation Guru Rinpochhe Kora and meaning. Today Gom Kora Tsechu is not only famous as a festival but also one of the places of pilgrimage for Bhutanese and Eastern part of India, it is also famous among young people to meet their real friends.

In Samdrupjongkhar
There are few travelers to see in this area, but during a trip to Trashigang to this valley, along the way you places interesting to see next to the scenic route. The city is used as the city to reach the exit to the airport closest to Guwahati, the eastern Indian state of Assam. The valley is also a mall for people from the East.

In Phuntsholing
The town of Phuentsholing in the South West has opened the access road for tourists. It lies about 170 km from the domestic airport Bagdogra India, West Bengal. Phuentshloing is the frontier town, which is about 179 km form the capital of Bhutan, Thimphu and drive to take about 7 am end hairpin bends and less scenic mountain road. Phuentsholing is the main shopping and commercial area for Bhutanese with other neighboring countries in South Asia.

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