Explore Bhutan

Explore Bhutan

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Bhutan-A place of frozen water.
Is a small landlocked state in South Asia known for its steep and high mountains crisscrossed by a network of swift rivers. The countrys culture and tradition attracts a lot of tourists.Bhutan is referred to as The Last Shangri-la because of its largely unspoiled natural environment and cultural heritage. Bhutan includes charms of lovely landscape, heart-warming monasteries and stunning mountain ranges for you. So, move ahead and make yourself ready to grab this unique experience with Shikhar Travels. The important centres of tourism are found in Bhutans capital-Thimphu, and in the western city of Paro, near India. Taktshang, a cliff side monastery in the Paro Valley is one of the countrys main attractions.

Thimphu Is the capital of Bhutan. It comprises of important political buildings including the National Assembly and Dechencholing Palace. During Autumn, Tsechu festival is an important festival being held in the courtyards of the Tashichhoe Dzong in Timphu. Spread out along the Wang Chuu River, Thimphu enjoys great weather with ample precipitation.

Paro Is a place bordered by Haa dzongkhag to the west, Tibet to the north, Thimphu to the east, and Chukha dzongkhag to the south. Bhutans International Airport is located at Paro. Paro Airport is a beautiful small green-roofed facility in a valley, served only by Drukair from India. Taksang Monastery, Kichu Lang, Drukgyel Dzong are the important places to see in Paro.Taktshang, Kyichu Lhakhang, Drukgyel Dzong, Paro Town, Rinpung Dzong, The National Museum of Bhutan are some of the important cultural sites of Paro. Paro is exceptionally scenic and serene!

Punakha Was the capital of Bhutan until the year 1955. Its serene atmosphere attracts tourists and visitors from all over the world. One must visit the majestic Punakha Dzong, which is cradled on an island created by the confluence of River Mo Chuu and River Pho Chuu. Punakha valley is famous in Bhutan for rice farming. Besides being home to ancient relics, Punakha also serves as a winter residence for the monastic body.

The Wildlife of Bhutan
Throughout the kingdom of Bhutan, more than 770 species of plants are known to exist. The Bengal tiger, Greater One-horned Rhinoceros, clouded leopard, golden langur and the sloth bear are found in the south. Grey langur tiger, Indian leopard, goral, serow, mixed conifer are found in the temperature zone. In the north, the alpine habitats of the great Himalayan range are home to the snow leopard, blue sheep, antelope and Himalayan musk deer.


Bhutanese tradition is deeply steeped in its Buddhist heritage. Hinduism is the second dominant religion in Bhutan.Inorder to strenghten Bhutans identity as an independent country, Bhutanese law requires all Bhutanese citizens to wear the national dress in public areas and as formal wear.Rice, buckwheat, maize are the staple foods of the country. The local diet also includes pork, beef, yak meat, chicken, and mutton.Popular beverages include butter tea, tea, rice wine and beer. Bhutan is the only country in the world to have banned the sale of tobacco under its Tobacco Act of 2010. Bhutan experiences five distinct seasons-summer, monsoon, autumn, winter and spring.Western Bhutan has the heavier monsoon rains; southern Bhutan has hot humid summers and cool winters; central and eastern Bhutan is temperate and drier than the west with warm summers and cool winters.

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