Before travelling
to a destination, we always look up to what we will get there to enjoy or to
fulfil our holidays with sweet or thrilling moments. Specially, when voyaging
towards another country it is very important to know about the places, prime
attractions, activities etc. Whether you are going there for a tour or some
other purpose, you should have a proper idea about the specialties of the
surrounding.
Bhutan, a
peaceful landlocked country in South Asia, never stops to surprise. From the
mind-blowing landscape to age-old dzongs, from traditional way of life to
modern accommodations –Bhutan is beyond amazing. There are several things to do
or numerous tourist attractions in Bhutan which wait to woo each and every
traveller who visit Bhutan to spend some days in an ambience of solace.
Picturesque Landscape
What makes Bhutan
most magnetic to the travellers is the amazingly stunning landscape of the
picturesque valleys amongst the Himalayan hills and mountains, surrounded by
jungles and beautiful serpentine rivers flowing through them. All the towns and villages of Bhutan are situated in such valleys, which if seen from a hill top
nearby will leave your jaws dropped. The valleys of Paro, Thimphu, Haa, Mongar,
Trongsa, Punakha etc and the mountain passes like Dochu La, Chele La etc offer
such magnificent scenarios.
Religious & Historical Sites
Buddhism is the
way of lifestyle of Bhutanese people, not only a religion, and thus several
religious sites are found scattered in different places of Bhutan. These dzongs,
temples or monasteries also have historical significance in the making of Bhutan.
Some of such sites are Taktsang Monastery, Trongsa Dzong, Punakha Dzong,
Tashicho Dzong, Gangteng Monastery, Kyerchu Temple, Druk Wangyal Lhakhang etc.
Gross National Happiness
The whole world
is amazed to see how nicely Bhutan has established itself as a country with
zero-carbon in the environment and as an inspiration to maintain Gross National
Happiness when the whole world is chasing the concept of Gross Domestic
Productivity. While you enter the spiritually and traditionally developed
country this attitude towards happiness is felt.
Bird Watching
White-capped
Water Redstart, Nuthatch, White-naped Yuhina, Rufous-necked Hornbill, Yellow-vented
Warbler, Chestnut-breasted Partridge, and blue Whistling-Thrush –these are some
endangered birds found in Bhutan. There are over 600 varieties of birds which
can be seen in alpine or agricultural land, wetland, forest or human area,
scrub etc.
Grand Festivals
Bhutan no doubt
celebrates lots of festivals with a grand way and various rituals. The festivals take place
in different locations in a colourful way. Jomolhari
Mountain Festival, Nomad Festival, Pema Gatshel Tshechu, Takin Festival, Gomphukora,
Talo Tshechu, Domkhar Tshechu etc are some of the popular festivals of Bhutan.
Trekking and Other Adventures
Adventure mongers
from around the whole world love to travel to Bhutan to attend various exciting
activities. This country contains varied landforms like rivers, valleys,
jungles, hills, mountains etc. with uneven paths, ascending and descending
through the land of Bhutan. Thus it creates a perfect opportunity to make
hiking, trekking in Bhutan or ride a bicycle or have a paraglide flight in
different locations, witnessing the breathtaking beauty of Bhutan.
Sight of Mt Everest
If you are
making a tour to Bhutan by flight, you are about to witness something that can
never be spoken in words. While the plane is about to enter Bhutan, the
mightiest mountain peak of the world, Mt Everest, is seen in distance along
with other higher mountain peaks of the Himalayas. Getting goosebumps?
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