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Bhutan
Bhutan is known for its breathtaking landscapes, including the world's highest unclimbed mountain, Gangkhar Puensum, standing at 24,836 feet.
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ABOUT BHUTAN
Bhutan, a small landlocked country nestled in the eastern Himalayas, is known for its breathtaking landscapes, vibrant culture, and unique way of measuring national progress through Gross National Happiness. One of the must-see attractions in Bhutan is the iconic Tiger's Nest Monastery, perched precariously on the edge of a cliff. Visitors can embark on a challenging hike to reach this sacred site and soak in the spiritual atmosphere. Another popular destination is the Punakha Dzong, a stunning fortress that showcases Bhutanese architecture and serves as a venue for religious and administrative functions. Exploring the capital city of Thimphu offers a chance to witness the fusion of tradition and modernity, with its bustling markets, ancient monasteries, and the majestic Tashichho Dzong. Nature enthusiasts can also indulge in activities like trekking in the pristine valleys, witnessing the endangered black-necked cranes in Phobjikha Valley, or embarking on a wildlife safari in the Royal Manas National Park. Bhutan truly offers a unique and enriching experience for travelers seeking an authentic cultural and natural adventure.
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Paro Taktsang (spa phro stag tshang / spa gro stag tshang), is the popular name of Taktsang Palphug Monastery (also known as The Tiger's Nest), a prominent Himalayan Buddhist sacred site and temple complex, located in the cliffside of the upper Paro valley, Bhutan. A temple complex was first built in 1692, around the Taktsang Senge Samdup (stag tshang seng ge bsam grub) cave where Guru Padmasambhava is said to have meditated for three months in the 8th century.
Experience the charm of Thimphu, Bhutan's capital city, and witness the unique tradition of archery competitions.
Haa (alternative spellings Ha) one of the 20 dzongkhag or districts comprising Bhutan. Per the 2005 census, the population of Haa dzongkhag was 11,648, making it the second least populated dzongkhag in Bhutan after Gasa. http://www. bhutancensus. gov. bt/news. htm Haa's major feature is the Haa Valley, a steep north-south valley with a narrow floor. The main crops grown in the valley are wheat and barley, although some rice is grown in the lower reaches of the valley.
Drukgyal Dzong was a fortress and Buddhist monastery, now in ruins, located in the upper part of the Paro valley in Paro District of Bhutan. The Dzong was probably built by Tenzin Drukdra in 1649 at the behest of Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal to commemorate victory over an invasion from Tibet. In the early 1950s Drukgyal Dzong was almost completely destroyed by fire.
National Museum of Bhutan is a cultural museum in the town of Paro in western Bhutan. Established in 1968, in the renovated ancient Ta-dzong building, above Rinpung Dzong under the command of His Majesty, the King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, the third hereditary Monarch of Bhutan. The necessary infrastructure was created to house some of the finest specimens of Bhutanese art, including masterpieces of bronze statues and paintings.
Bhutan, officially known as the Kingdom of Bhutan, is a landlocked country in the Eastern Himalayas, located in Southern Asia between China and India. It is a mountainous country. Bhutan is known as "Druk Yul," or "Land of the Thunder Dragon". Nepal and Bangladesh are located near Bhutan but do not share a land border. The country has a population of over 788,615 and territory of 38,394 square kilometres (14,824 sq mi) and ranks 133rd in terms of land area and 160th in population. Bhutan is a constitutional monarchy with Vajrayana Buddhism as the state religion.
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Experience the charm of Thimphu, Bhutan's capital city, and witness the unique tradition of archery competitions.
