The Best Attractions in Bhutan: Discover the Happiness Kingdom

 
The Best Attractions in Bhutan: Discover the Happiness Kingdom
The Best Attractions in Bhutan: Discover the Happiness Kingdom

The summer is here, which means it's time for a fun trip. You could beat the heat by going to a place known for its natural beauty and unspoiled nature. Let's talk about Bhutan, the happiest country in the world. Indian people don't have to go through the trouble of getting a visa and passport because the country is close by. Bhutan lets you in even if you have a voting ID. If you've never been on a trip across the ocean, breathe a sigh of relief. Our Bhutan tour packages are made so that you can visit the most beautiful places, like Paro, Thimphu, and Punakha, without spending a lot of money. Here are the best places for tourists to visit in Bhutan.

Top places to visit in Bhutan

1. Paro

You feel good when you're in the beautiful valley of Paro. It has a lot of traditional-style homes and a lot of bakeries, bars, and coffee shops. It's the first place on the list of the best places to visit in Bhutan.

Top places to visit in Paro

1. Taktsang Monastery

Taktsang Monastery is the greatest place in Bhutan. It is perched on a rocky cliff 3000 feet above the beautiful Paro valley. The temple, which is a UNSECO World Heritage Site and is also known as "Tiger's Nest," is very important to both religion and culture because it is where Buddhism first came to the country.

2. Kyichu Lhakhang

Kyichu Lhakhang is one of the most popular places to visit in Paro. It is one of the oldest churches in the Himalayan Kingdom. The paintings inside the temple look great with the blue colour that is used to accent the whole inside.

3. Paro Dzong

Paro Dzong is one of the most impressive and well-known dzongs in Bhutan. It is thought to be the best example of Bhutanese building. The entrance to the dzong is beautiful, with a wooden cantilever bridge and a gravel road leading up to it. This is the best spot to take pictures of the dzong.

4. National Museum

The National Museum is an interesting round-shaped watchtower that sits on top of the hill above Paro Dzong. It has an underground tunnel that goes to a water supply below. Some of the most beautiful paintings and bronze statues from Bhutan are on display in the museum's different halls. Don't miss the view of Paro town at sunset from the museum.

Take a slow walk through Paro's quiet streets at the end of the day and enjoy the stunning views and sights. If you arrive in Paro on a Sunday to start your tour, you should go to the Paro Sunday Market. It has a traditional feel and sells Bhutanese goods.

2. Thimphu – Among the best places to visit in Bhutan

Only two national capitals in the world do not have traffic lights. Thimphu is one of them. It is the capital and biggest city of Bhutan. It will take you at least two days to see all of Thimphu's best sights.

Top places to visit in Thimphu

1. Trashi Chhoe Dzong

The most well-known place in the city is Trashi Chhoe Dzong, which is north of the city and on the west bank of the Wang Chhu. It also holds the Tsechu Festival, which is the city's biggest party every year.

2. Weekend Market

The weekend market, which is held every Saturday and Sunday on the banks of the Wang Chhu River, is a great place to meet people from the area. You can buy clothes, food, and items made in the area.

3. National Memorial Chorten

Memorial Chorten is one of the most religious buildings in Thimphu. It is a big Tibetan-style chorten where you can learn a lot about Buddhist thought. The stunning piece of architecture was made to honour Bhutan's third king, who is also known as the "father of modern Bhutan."

4. National Institute for Zorig Chusum

The institute, which is often just called "the painting school," is one of the most famous places to visit in Thimphu. The school has a 6-year course that teaches students 13 traditional arts and crafts of Bhutan.

5.  Changangkha Lhakhang

Changangkha Lhakhang is a fortress-like temple that is on a hill above central Thimphu. It is always busy with pilgrims. Most beautiful about the temple is the back kora (pilgrim path), which is made more beautiful by the black and gold wheels that line it.

6. Changlimithang Stadium and Archery Ground

Within the city of Thimphu, one of the most popular tourist destinations is Changlimithang Stadium, which is well-known for hosting archery competitions and football matches. Traditional songs and dances celebrating victory are all a part of the festive atmosphere here.

3. Punakha

Punakha Valley is well-known throughout Bhutan for its presence of rice farming due to its location at the confluence of the Mo Chhu (Mother River) and Pho Chhu (Father River). Punakha is one of the most attractive places to visit in Bhutan due to the wide landscapes and the gorgeous road that leads from Thimphu to Punakha at the beginning of the journey.

Top places to visit in Punakha

1. Punakha Dzong

Punakha Dzong is thought to be the most beautiful dzong in Bhutan because it is strategically placed where two rivers meet. The construction looks better because the wood is carved and painted in gold, red, and black.

2. Radak Neykhang

Radak Neykhang is a temple from the 17th century that is dedicated to an old warrior king. It is located next to the district court and has tall cypress trees. If you make an offering and roll the church dice, the monk who lives there will tell you what will happen.

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