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| Bhutan-The Last Sanghri-la |
| General Information |
Places of Interest |
Packages |
Phuntsholing |
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| Phuentsholing serves as the convenient entry/exit point for Bhutan and also the important link to visit the Indian state of West Bengal, Sikkim and Assam . |
Zangtho Pelri |
| Situated in city centre, this small temple represents the heaven of Guru Rinpoche. |
| Kharbandi Goemba |
| This beautiful monastery contains paintings on the life of Buddha, statues of Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal and Guru Rinpoche. |
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Paro
(7000 ft) |
A trip to Bhutan normally begins and ends at Paro ..... and there can be few charming valleys in the kingdom. As you disembark your Druk aircraft and take your first breath of Bhutanese air, you will be struck by the clean air and peaceful atmosphere. |
| Rinpung Dzong |
| Built in 1646 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal , the first spiritual and temporal ruler of Bhutan , the Dzong houses the monastic body of Paro, the office of the Dzongda (district administrative head) and Thrimpon (judge) of Paro district. |
| The approach to the Dzong is through a traditional covered bridge called Nemi Zam. A walk through the bridge, over a stone inlaid path, offers a good view of the architectural wonder of the Dzong as well as life around it. It is also the venue of Paro Tshechu, held once a year in the spring |
| Ta Dzong |
One time watch tower built to defend Rinpung Dozng during inter-valley wars of the 17th century, since 1967 Ta Dzong is serving as the National Museum of the country.
It holds fascinating collection of art, relics, religious thangkha paintings and Bhutan 's exquisite postage stamps.
The museum circular shape augments its varied collection displayed over several floors |
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THIMPU (7000 ft) |
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Thimphu is a small, charming capital city sandwiched in the heart of the Himalayas . It sits in its own valley fanning out from the river. The skyline hardly changes as new buildings are all constructed under zoning regulations. Thimphu 's development is strictly monitored and buildings cannot exceed a certain height, nor can they be designed in anything but the traditional Bhutanese style. In fact, Thimphu 's first and only traffic light was enshrined in a chorten ! (a small Buddhist temple). Not being suitable to the nature of Thimphu , the traffic light was removed on the King's orders. |
Only a sprinkling of cars are found along the main street and the capital's population is not immediately visible. But, if you look inside the bank or the shop, you will find Thimphu 's people and Bhutan 's heart. Dressed in gho or kira (a wrap-around robe), Thimphu people go about their work methodically, quietly bringing their nation through the growing pains of development and into its own definition of the modern world. |
| Trashichhodzong |
Also know as ‘fortress of the glorious religion', it was initially built in 1641 and later rebuilt in its present form by King Jigme Dorji Wangchuk in 1965.
The Dzong houses, main secretariat building which houses the throne room of His Majesty, the King of Bhutan.
The National Assembly Hall is housed in a modern building on the other side of the river from the Dzong. During the warmer summer months, the monk body headed by His Holiness, the
Je Khenpo, makes its home in the Dzong.
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| Memorial Chorten |
| This stupa was built in 1974 in the memory of Bhutan ‘s third King, His Late Majesty, King Jigme Dorji Wangchuk, who is popularly regarded as Father of modern Bhutan .
The paintings and statues inside the monument provide a deep insight into Buddhist philosophy. |
| National Library |
The history of Bhutan lies imprinted in archaic texts, which are preserved at the National Library.
Besides thousands of manuscripts and ancient texts, the library also has modern academic books and printing blocks for prayer flags. |
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PUNAKHA (4420 ft) |
Punakha served as the capital of Bhutan until and still it is the winter seat of Je Khnep (the chief abbot). Blessed with temperate climate and owing to its natural drainage from Pho Chhu (male) and Mo Chhu (female) rivers, the Punakha valley produces abundant crops and fruits. There are splendid views of the distant Himalayas at Dochula pas (alt. 3,050m) on Thimphu – Punakha road. |
| Punakha Dzong |
Built strategically at the junction of Pho Chhu and Mo Chhu rivers in 1637 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal to serve as the religious and administrative centre of the region, Punakha Dzong has played an important role in Bhutan 's history.
Damaged by four catastrophic fires and an earthquake, the Dzong has been fully restored to its original splendor.The Dzong is open for visitors during Punakha festival and in summer months when the monk body moves to Thimphu . |
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