Best Places to Visit in Bhutan
Places to Visit in Western Part of Bhutan •
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In this presentation, WE are going to cover some must visit places in Western Bhutan.
1. PARO Nestled among brush-covered hills of the Paro valley, this humble village is home to some of the most treasured historical sites in all of Bhutan, as well as the country’s only international airport.
Places to Visit in Paro (Bhutan)
A) National Museum of Bhutan B) Paro Dzong C) Tiger’s Nest Monastery D) Himalayan Singing Bowl Meditation
2. Thimphu (Capital City of Bhutan) The Kingdom’s capital city is home to approximately 100,000 inhabitants including the Royal family. This bustling little city is the main center of commerce, religion and government in the country. Places to Visit in Thimphu (Bhutan) A)
Royal Botanical Garden
B)
Institute of Traditional Medicine
C)
National Library of Thimphu
D)
Motithang Takin Preserve
E)
National Textile Museum
F)
The National Institute for the Thirteen Arts
3. Punakha Punakha Dzongkhag has been inextricably linked with momentous occasions in Bhutanese history. Two major rivers in Bhutan the Pho Chhu and Mo Chhu converge in this valley. Places To Visit in Punakha Bhutan – A)
Punakha Dzong
B)
Chimi Lakhang
C)
White-Water Rafting
D)
Sunrise at Khamsum Chorten
E)
Dochu La Pass
4. Wangdue Phodrang Wangduephodrang is one of the largest dzongkhags (districts) in the country. As the district covers 4,308 sq km and ranges from 800-5800 m in altitude it has extremely varied climatic conditions ranging from Sub-Tropical forests in the south to cool and snowy regions in the north. Places to Visit in Wangdue Phodrang – A)
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Festivals - One of the most notable sites in the district is Phobjikha Valley. Religious Sites - Buddhist temples and monasteries Animals - Red Pandas, Tigers and Leopards.
5. Phuent Sholing Phuentsholing is the point of entry for travelers arriving by bus from Kolkata and Siliguri and the town functions primarily as a place where Bhutanese and Indians do business. Places to Visit in Phuent Sholing – A)
B)
Amo Chuu - The Crocodile Breeding Centre The gate at the border (called Bhutan Gate)
C)
Zangtho Pelri Lhakhang
D)
Karbandi Monastery.
6. Haa Located in South West of Paro and covering an area of roughly 1706 sq. km. Haa is the smallest Dzongkhag in the country. HAA SUMMER FESTIVAL Set among pristine lakes and high alpine valleys, the Haa summer festival is a lively and uplifting celebration of traditional living-culture, nomadic lifestyles, unique Bhutanese cuisine, traditional sports and religious performances. Haa valley is located very close to the international airport at Paro.
7. Dagana
Dagana is a verdant region and over 80% of the district is under forest cover. Hardy trees like Champ, Augury, Chirpine and Sal grow throughout the region.
One of the more interesting features of Dagana are the three stone Megaliths, known as “Sky Pillar Rock” (Do Namkhai Kaw), “The Rock of Ancient Steps” (Do Kelpai Genthey) and “The Frontier Sky Fortress” (Tha Namkhai Dzong).
8. Gasa Gasa, the northernmost district of the country adjoins the districts of Punakha, Thimphu and Wangdue Phodrang and with Tibet to its north. Places to Visit in Gasa – A)
Gasa Dzong
B)
Laya Village
C)
Lunana village
D)
Sacred places
E)
Nature trip
9. Samtse Samtse is a religiously diverse district and both Hinduism and Buddhism are widely practiced in the dzongkhag. Visitors will find temples belonging to both religions all over the beautifully forested district. The main festivals celebrated in the region include Losar (New Year), Thrue and Lomba by the Buddhists and Diwali and Dussehra by the Hindus.
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