Paro

Paro is small town but it has only international airport of Bhutan and breathtaking Taktsang, famous with another name Tigers Nest Monastery. 

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We hike up to the Tiger's Nest Monastery, perched on the side of a Himalayan mountain at 3,120 meters (10,240 ft.), about 900 meters (3,000 ft.) almost straight up. It was strenuous and tricky because of the high altitude, steep incline, and rough terrain.  it was worth it to visit this incredible engineering marvel and sacred Buddhist temple (Paro Taktsang first built in 1692, destroyed by fire 1998 and rebuilt).

Taktsang Palphug Monastery (Tigers nest)

You can have pony ride to climb Taktsang up to some distance.

  

Paro Dzong is main administration building 

National Museum of Bhutan, Paro 

Paro Valley view from Museum

Paro International Airport

Buildings and streets in Paro

Drugyal Dzong

View from Drugyal Dzong

  Sacred Jomolhari mountain at Tibetan border. View from Drugyal Dzong, which is only 30-45 min drive to see Jomolhari, Jomolhari is a 23,996 ft / 7,314 m mountain peak in the Himalaya Range in Paro, Bhutan. Based on peakery data, it ranks as the 1st highest mountain in Paro and the 4th highest mountain in Bhutan. 

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Thimphu

Thimphu is my first city to stop in Bhutan. I have travelled in

Thimphu by Taxi and walk, honestly speaking apart from

Buddha point we can walk entire city. These are the places I have

covered during my Thimphu visit

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1.  Memoraial Chorten (stupa)

2.  Buddha point

3.  Changangkha Lhakhang.

4. BBS Tower (Nearby there is Takin Zoo we didn't go if you got time you can visit

5.On the way down we saw down from BBS tower saw Tashichho dzong.

6. Thimphu Institute for Zorig Chusum painting school (closed just walked around the area).

7. National Library.

8. Simply Bhutan

9. We saw football match in Changlimithang Stadium.

10. The standing Buddha” looks Peaceful and spend time               relaxing at Coronation Park.

11. Century farmers market (very clean market)

Shakyamuni Buddha statue

The Buddha Point is about 10kms out of town, Gigantic Shakyamuni Buddha statue set amidst the ruins of Kuensel Phodrang, the palace of Sherab Wangchuck, the thirteenth Desi Druk. At the height of 51m it is one of the largest Buddha statues in the world.

Gigantic Shakyamuni Buddha statue(51m)

Memoraial Chorten (stupa)

The National Chorten Memorial is a recreational park for the elderly of Thimphu to visit, pray, relax and meet up with old friends. It is good place to see the culture and local people in Thimphu. There are 5 large prayer wheels to your left from the entrance.

Changangkha Lhakhang

Changangkha Lhakhang -Perched on top of a ridge above Thimphu, Changangkha Lhakhang is the oldest temple in Thimphu, Built in 12th century

Tashichoedzong

The Tashichoedzong is placed picturesquely in the Thimphu valley beside the river, Wang Chu. 

BBS Tower

BBS Tower

Crafts Bazar The Authentic Bhutanese Crafts Bazar situated in the center of Thimphu town is your window of the art and craft of this Himalayan kingdom. It is in Town center mile long. Simply Bhutan Museum we had great time at Simply Bhutan Museum, this place is a well-presented Bhutanese Culture showcase. Tshering pretty tour guide explained very well about Bhutanese culture, traditions. Museum got traditional house, kitchen, prayer room and things used for house, how to make oil. We even tried Bhutanese wine. The highlight was dressing (Kira for ladies and Gho for men) in the local costumes and getting into the mood for joining in the last dance. Finally, we tried archery. National Library National Library was established in 1967, it got collection of 6100 Tibetan and Bhutanese’s books.

Coronation park

Coronation park, Thimpu-The only park in the city. Fantastic view of the city. One side hills, river and other side the city.

Coronation park, Thimpu-The only park in the city. Fantastic view of the city. One side hills, river and other side the city.

Centenary farmers market

Centenary farmers market at the banks of Wangchhu River, some of the items are locally grown and some are imported.

Changlimithang Stadium

Beautiful Changlimithang Stadium, when we there there  was a local football match

Beautiful foot bridge with colourful paintings across the Wangchhu River

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