Travel Off The Path: Bhutan

Travel Off The Path: Bhutan

Bhutan is masked in amazing snow Peak Mountains and shadowy forest that creates a mesmerizing view. Bhutan is a place where you get to see the beauty of Buddhist culture meets majestic forest like monasteries. It is unquestionably an enchanted and magical place to visit. One of the best things about Bhutan that makes it unique is that Bhutan is the only country that is covered in the forest making it the only carbon-negative country.

Not only this, Bhutan is only famous for its unique monastic architecture and the graffiti on the walls.

Here are some of the places to visit Bhutan and experience the beauty of Bhutan:

Thimpu

Thimpu is the capital of Bhutan and in the list of best places to visit in Bhutan. The city is settled in the higher ranges of the Himalayas offers astonishing sights to every visitor. The city is a combination of old-world charms and modernity. Some of the popular sights to see in Thimpu are:

  • Buddha Dordenma
  • Memorial Chorten
  • Dechencholing Palace
  • Clock Tower Square
  • Motithang Takin Preserve
  • Dzong
  • Tashichho
  • Tango
  • Cheri

It’s an amazing place that will keep you mesmerized from inside, the captivating beauty of this place will fill your eyes with joy. It is bordered with hills and scenic views undoubtedly draw place in the heart. Moreover, Thimpu offers a variety of appealing café and bars as well as nightspots and restaurants to socialize with people.

Paro

The peaceful serene beauty and clean air that is enclosed by unlevelled mountains, luxurious green fields, and historic buildings making Paro the foremost popular destination in Bhutan. The best time to visit Bhutan and Nepal is during the spring months of March to May to enjoy the beauty of flowers in the valley.

Some of the best places to visit in Paro are:

  • Tiger’s Nest Monastery
  • Pelri Goemba
  • Ugyen Pelri Palace
  • Bondey Lhakhang
  • Khangkhu Lhakhang
  • Tago Lhakhang
  • Druk Choeding
  • National Museum

Paro is a historic town with a peaceful atmosphere and it is best to explore the town on foot to visit the everyday life and beauty of locals.

Punakha

Punakha,one of the beautiful places in Bhutan and widely visited by adventure seekers. Those who wish to enjoy the river rafting can enjoy in the two rivers Chhus and Mo and Pho. Punakha hosts beautiful masked dance and traditional music during the famous religious festival Punakha Tshechu of Bhutan.

Some of the major tourist attractions in Punakha are:

  • Chimi Lhakhang
  • Namgyal Chorten
  • Punakha Dzong
  • Limbhukha

To relish the beauty of Bhutanese culture Punakha is one of the best places to visit Bhutan.

Trongsa

Trongsa lies in central Bhutan, the beauty of lush flora creates a beautiful place and gives appeal to your senses. It is perfectly suited in the center with a strategic junction connecting roads to Bumthang, Gelephu, and Punakha. Trongsa Dzong is one of the best Buddhist hermitages beautifully crowned with red roofs and whitewashed walls set down above a valley. Walk alongside the shops that are beautifully ornamented with pot plants.

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