Bhutan Tourism - Buddhist Kingdom - Thimphu City Tour - Monastery Monument Adventure Festivals

Bhutan - a small country in the Himalayas known for its stunning natural scenery, strong culture & tradition. This is only one country of Vajrayana Buddhist nation in world and profound teachings of Vajrayana tradition remain well preserved and deploy a strong influence in life. This is the reason that Bhutan regarded as The Last Shangrila. Bhutan is last remaining Buddhist Kingdom in the world and has developed philosophy of Gross National Happiness.

Popular tourist destinations of Bhutan are Thimphu, Paro, Punakha, Wangdue, Zhemgang and Jakar.  East Bhutan is known for adventure sports activities.

Monasteries: There are many number of Buddhist monastery






Taktsang Monastery - Paro: Taktsang Monastery is one of the major Buddhist sites in the world. This religious site is visited by Guru Rinpoche in 8th century on his second visit to Bhutan. This is most recognized and visited monument in Buddhist Kingdom Bhutan. It is stated that he arrived on back of a winged tigress therefore name Tigers Nest is called.

Kurje Lhakhang - Jakar: A temple built around a cave with a body print of Guru Rinpoche embedded in the wall. Guru Rinpoche practiced meditation on his first visit to Bhutan.

Fortresses - Tashichho Dzong: A Buddhist fortress located on northern edge of Thimpu, capital city of Bhutan on the western bank of Wang Chu River. It has seat of Druk Desi, known as Dharma Raja.

Trekking: Adventure expeditions like as trekking is most popular activities in Bhutan. Famous path is from Paro to Thimphu. The Jomolhari and Laya Gasa trek are also popular along with Snowman Trek, counted among toughest treks in the world.

Biking: Bike is one of the best ways to experience open wilderness, small quiet cities rural landscape and majestic views.

Scenery: Bhutan ecosystem are rich and diverse because of its location and great geographical and climatic variations, Bhutan’s high, rugged mountains and valleys boast spectacular biodiversity, earning it a name as one of the world’s ten most important biodiversity hotspots.

Festivals: There are many festival are celebrated. Tshechu is an annual religious Bhutanese festivals celebrated on tenth day of a month of lunar Tibetan calendar in each Dzongkhag, temples & monasteries of Bhutan. This festival is celebrated on the birthday of Guru Rinpoche, known as Guru Padmasambhava.

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