Bhutan is a small country in South Asia, located between China and India. This country is famous for the only remaining traditional Himalayan Buddhist culture. Asia News Daily will share with you Bhutan tourist destinations in the article below
Taktsang Monastery
Taktsang Monastery is also known as The Tiger’s Nest Monastery, this is one of the holiest places in Bhutan. Taktsang is located on a cliff more than 3,000km high, among the clouds overlooking the Paro valley.
This place is revered by Buddhists and Bhutanese people because it is associated with the gathering and practice of Padmasambhava. He was a monk who brought Esoteric Buddhism from India to Tibet in the early 7th century.
Motithang Takin Conservation Area
Book a Bhutan tour now to explore this attractive Bhutan tourist destination. Motithang Takin Sanctuary is located in Motithang district in Thimphu. This is where wild animals live, especially Takin. This reserve is nearly 34,000 square meters wide, renovated in 2004 thanks to the cooperation of the royal government of Bhutan and the World Conservation Organization.
Rinpung Dzong Monastery
Rinpung Dzong is one of the most representative structures in Bhutan. This monastery was built with complex wood materials and large perforated beams and columns connected together without nails. During the 17th and 18th centuries, this place played an important role in protecting the Paro valley from Tibetan invaders from the North.
Chomo Hari Mountain
Chomo Hari is a sacred mountain in the Himalayas. Located between the border of Yadong county of Tibet and Paro army of Bhutan. With an altitude of about 5,000, you will definitely enjoy coming to this Bhutan tourist destination.
Chele La Pass
Located at an altitude of 3,989m, Chele La is one of the most famous Bhutan tourist destinations. Standing up here, you will admire the panoramic view of the beautiful valley, waterfalls, and mesmerizing floating clouds.
Punakha Dzong Fort
Bhutan tourist destination is located between two famous rivers of Bhutan, Pho Chu and Mo Chu. Punakha Dzong fortress has a durable ancient architecture that has remained intact until now. One of the architectural beauties is the unique closed system from 1673. This place was considered a Royal Palace of Bhutan until the mid-20th century.
Buddha Dordenma Buddha statue
Buddhe Dordenma is a giant Buddha statue on a gilded monastery, located on top of a hill in Bhutan’s capital Thimphu. This statue is about 51.5 meters high, one of the largest Buddha statues in the world. A special feature of this Bhutan tourist destination is that it contains 125,000 small Buddha statues, all cast in bronze and plated with gold.
Bhutan National Museum
The Bhutan National Museum is located on top of the hill above the Paro Dzong monastery. This famous Bhutan tourist destination was built in 1968. From contemporary paintings to ancient statues, this museum has about 3,000 masterpieces and displays more than 1,500 years of Bhutan’s cultural heritage.
Dochula Pass
This is a snow-covered pass in the Himalayas in Bhutan, on the way from Thimphu to Punakha. The pass includes 108 Chortens and stupas, built to commemorate the Bhutanese soldiers who died in the war against the Indian rebels.
Phobjikha Valley
Phobjikha Valley is also known by another name Gangtey. This place attracts tourists with its villages, trails, potato fields and temples. Coming here, you will feel the rustic features and learn about the culture and life of the people in the area.