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Shrouded for centuries in the misty serenity of the great Himalayas, the Land of the Thunder Dragon, or Bhutan, as now known to the rest of the world, developed its own distinct civilization.

This deeply spiritual land is home to a unique identity, derived essentially from a fertile religious and cultural heritage. Bhutan brims with myth and legend. As a befitting testimony, a great Buddhist heritage of over 2000 monasteries and 10,000 monuments dot its peaceful open space and regal mountains. An ambience of near sacred tranquility permeates the land, fostering an environment of spiritual affluence that has shaped the foundation of that rarity that we know as Bhutanese life.

The Bhutanese have deliberately and zealously safeguarded and preserved their rich culture and traditions, its ancient way of life, in all its aspects. And it is perhaps one of the world’s last strongholds of unspoiled wilderness. It is a part of the earth that represents a fabled realm.

Haa Valley in Bhutan

Bhutan is a land where the past and the contemporary co-exist in harmony, a recipe that makes a journey undeniably amazing. A trip through Bhutan, in many ways, is still a journey into the past. In this small tract of land, one of the most rugged terrains in the world frames one of the world’s richest vegetations.

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It is a land of about 700,000 people who believe that Gross National Happiness is more important than Gross National Product. Bhutan is a country with a different face. And a different story to tell.Bhutan lies in a hidden corner of the eastern Himalaya, sandwiched between China (Tibet) to the north and the Indian states of Sikkim to the west, Assam and West Bengal to the south, and Arunachal Pradesh to the east. The country within these borders forms a giant staircase, whose ascent begins with a narrow strip of land in the south (where the average altitude is no more than 900 feet above sea level) and continues up to some of the highest of the Himalayan peaks in the north, some of which rise to greater than 24,000 feet (7,500 meters) in elevation. A sparsely populated country, Bhutan is often likened to Switzerland because of its small size, jealously guarded isolation and stunning mountain scenery.

More than 90% of the population are hill farmers who live in small villages spread over 46,000 square kilometers (approximately 18,000 square miles) of rugged mountain country. Buddhist teachings and philosophy are influential throughout the kingdom, and have been since the 7th century. A deep and traditional reverence for nature has led Bhutan to impose some of the strictest standards of environmental preservation in the world. More than 65% of the land is still under forest cover and some of the rarest Himalayan wildlife, such as the blue sheep, takin and golden langur, are quite common.

Dzong of Punakha Located at Mo Chhu and Pho Chhu (Mother River and Father River) Cofluence in Bhutan

It is often said that ”even the most experienced trekker will find Bhutan a revelation,” and we cannot disagree. In this country known as Druk Yul, ”the land of the Peaceful Dragon”, the fortunate visitor will find a rare combination of harmony and accord set amidst incredible natural beauty. The air is clean and unpolluted, the mountains are magnificent, and the architecture is inspiring. Bhutan is Traditional Bhutanese building. (Thimpu, Bhutan) the least visited of all of the Himalayan countries due to the deliberate policy of the Bhutanese government. In an attempt to protect the delicate sensitivities of its environment and the sacred values of its peoples, the Bhutanese Government actively restricts the number of tourists allowed into the country and, as far as adventure travel is concerned, the situation has always been that permission could only be obtained for specified treks.

Bhutanese people have a deep, traditional reverence for the Royal Family, and a visitor should be careful to show respect for the King, and other members of the Royal Family.

Visitors should dress neatly in all religious shrines. They should never go topless, or in shorts, hot pants or other unsuitable attire. It is acceptable to wear shoes when walking around the compound of a Buddhist temple, but not inside the temple.

All statues and paintings, large or small, ruined or not, are regarded as a sacred. Never climb onto one to take a photograph or do anything which might indicate a lack of respect. Pointing with your finger at statues, paintings or people is considered rude. If you must, point with your right arm, your palm open and facing upwards and your thumb folded inside.

Because tourism is new and not very big, it has not yet made any negative impact on the people. People get excited to pose for pictures, especially when asked by a tourist. But if you want to get close up shots of people, you should ask first. No photography is allowed inside temples and Dzong.

Thimpu, the least visited of all Himalayan capitals, has a population of about 30,000 and lies on the bank of the Thimpu Chhu River. It also has one of the richest Buddhist histories of all Himalayan countries. Its unique architecture echoes a mix of Nepali and Central Tibetan styles and is immediately apparent and inviting. Thimpu’s brightly painted, elaborately decorated facades give the town a captivating, medieval feel. Sites around town include the Late King’s Memorial Chorten, the silversmith and pottery workshops, the traditional medicine hospitals, the Buddhist thangkha painting school, and the National Library. Thimpu is the only world capital without traffic lights.

Punakha Dzong, the Former Seat of the Royal Family in Bhutan

Places to Visit in Bhutan

Thimphu: This is the capital of Bhutan. It is an enchanting bustling town on the banks of the river. A visit to this place will let you view of house of the Bhutanese Royal family and several foreign missions and development projects. Have a look at the Tashichho Dzong, the main secretariat building, which lies on the blank of the river, The National Assembly King of Bhutan, The National Assembly Hall, Golf course, Thangka painting school. Visit this place to know the real way of living of the Bhutanese people.

Paro Valley: This is a must place to visit in Bhutan. It is one of the most beautiful valleys of Bhutan. Let the fresh air, pine covered mountains and cluster of villages that are scattered over the valley are surely going to give you the best vacation ever. Take a short stroll in the village and feel the rejuvenation. Here you can also take a trip to the Chilela which is the mountain that divides two valleys of western Bhutan, Ha and Paro. You may also visit the imposing Paro Dzong, the National Museum (Ta Dzong), the ruins of Drugyel Dzong and few other beautiful attractions. If you want to spend some quite time alone you may visit the river bank and enjoy the tranquility. A visit to the Taktsang Monastery, eher in Paro Valley will also take your minds off. A visit to this place in Bhutan can never be ruled out. Paro Taktsang would loosely translate in English as Tiger’s Nest in Paro. Paro Taktsang is a monastery hence it’s sometimes referred to as Taktshang Goembawhich would again loosely translate in English as Tiger’s Nest Monastery (Goemba means Monastery in Bhutanese). Whatever you call it, it’s always the same thing. It is the very landmark of Bhutan, a small country located on the slopes of The Himalayas in South Asia. Many photo collections of the most fascinating sights on Earth would feature Paro Taktsang for its breath-taking visual appeal. Paro Taktsang would also be the first thing that comes to mind of any worldly man when talking about world’s most famous monasteries. But aside from being one of world’s most fascinating places, Paro Taktsang is also one of world’s least accessible tourist destinations due to tourism restrictions imposed by the government of Bhutan. Hence only a handful of people get to see The Tiger’s Nest Monastery with their own eyes which makes it so much more “exclusive” like and special. This is also one of main reason Paro Taktsang is featured on Vacation Ideas where I specialize in introducing places none of your friends have been to.

Taktsang aka Tiger's Nest Monastery in Paro

Punakha: This was the former capital of Bhutan. It is a three hour drive from Thimphu. This place is famous for the Punakha Dzong. This is one of the most beautiful dzong in Bhutan which was built in 1637. While visit Punakha, en route you can visit Dochu La (pass) from where you can have a magnificent view of the Great Himalayas on a clear day. You can also visit Metshina to visit Chimi Lakhang which is a 20-minute hike.

Paro Taktsang Monastery is built on a sheer cliff that’s 3,120 metres (10,200 feet) above sea level (enough for severe altitude sickness). The bottom of Paro Valley is 700 meters (2,300 feet) in straight drop from Paro Taktsang Monastery. It takes good 2 hours to get to the monastery from the parking lot in the valley below and while it’s a nonstop uphill hike, it takes you around the hill so it’s overall not that demanding. You can take a break from this uphill hike and recharge fluids at the cafe located half way through on ridge across from the monastery with nice views of it (hint: that’s where you take your awesome photos of Tatksang parched on the cliff). Tea or coffee is very expensive there, though and it’s not that great. The views are spectacular though. From the cafeteria you continue your walk around the hill almost giving you an impression that you are lost and going way off target until eventually you start short descend and get to the gate of Paro Taktsang. The entire monastery consists of seven temple, each of which is available for visit to tourists.

Tongsa: This place is four-hour drive away from Wangduephodrang. It lies on the center of Bhutan. History has it that this place was the center of power as both the first and second kings ruled the country from here. It is also the ancestral home of the royal family. Here you may marvel at the impressive dzong in Bhutan, Trongsa Dzong. As a fact of its enormous size the dzong can be seen from a great distance. The watchtower crowns the dzong, and houses two interesting chapels. This place is also famous for handmade bamboo baskets, wooden bowls, and bamboo hats, which are worn by farmers.

Bumthang: This place is a perfect getaway for the adventure lovers. It is two and a half hours drive away from Tongsa. It is the largest valley in the Kingdom, and it is separated by Yutongla Pass. A visit to this place will take you to four beautiful valleys. Visit Jakar (white bird) Dzong, which is situated on the top of the hill and gives a spectacular view of Chamkhar valley. Here you may visit the famous monasteries namely, Jambay, Kurjey, Tamshing, Kenchosum and few more. Here you will also be fascinated by the Yathra, which is a unique material woven from sheep wool, intricately designed and colored to form wonderful patterns.

View of Mount Everest from a Drukair Plane Leaving Bhutan

Lhuntse: This wonderful place is an isolated region and is mostly rural. A visit to this place will take you to stark cliffs, gorges, and thick forests. However you must visit the Lhuntse Dzong that overlooks the Kuri Chu Valley. Lhuntse is also widely famous for its weaving, brocade, and basket-making.

Mongar: This magnificent place is an eight hours drive from Bumthang. On your way you will pass through the Thrumshing La (pass) that peaks at 3,750 m. Main attraction in Mongar is the Mongar Dzong, which was built at the request of the third king in 1953 and is more modern than most dzongs in Bhutan.

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