There will hardly be anyone who does not feel like traveling abroad. Rich people go out to visit their favorite places, but when it comes to middle-class families, they start watching their budgets. In such a situation, Bhutan becomes a perfect option for traveling abroad for middle-class families. Bhutan is a very beautiful and beautiful country located in the foothills of the southern mountains of the Himalayas. Bhutan is the only country in the world where 72% of the area is covered by forest. Bhutan is also known as the "Land of the Thunder Dragon". The country of Bhutan is filled with a variety of tourist attractions that are a paradise for nature lovers. Today in this episode, we are going to tell you about some of the major tourist places of Bhutan which make the journey here memorable. Let's know about these places...
Jakar
Jakar, also known as Jamkhar, is one of the fascinating places to visit in Bhutan. This place is mainly known for being a business center. This small town is also known as Little Switzerland of Bhutan. Many major religious centers are also located here, such as it is a very attractive religious center that fell from the monasteries. If you like visiting religious places, then you can visit the temples located in Bhutan.
Bumthang
Bumthang is home to four beautiful mountain valleys. Many ancient monasteries and temples are located here. Bumthang is one of the best places to visit in Bhutan which is known for its religion, spirituality, and history. Kurji and Tamshing Lhakhang are the main sightseeing places here and apart from this tourists can also do things like trekking on the hill. Every year in February in Bumthang, Bhutanese nomads organize the festival.
Thimphu
The capital of Bhutan is Thimphu. The city is situated on the banks of the Wangchu River at an altitude of 2,400 meters above sea level. There are 4 parallel roads in the center of the city. Where there are main markets, hotels, restaurants, government offices, stadiums, and beautiful gardens. A large number of multi-story buildings and apartments are being built in this city. These are being constructed in the traditional architectural style of Bhutan, which preserves the traditional cultural environment of the city. There are many places of interest in Thimphu.
Tiger Nest Monastery
Tiger Nest Monastery was built in the year 1692. This is the main tourist destination of Bhutan and one must visit this monastery once several hundred years old. It is said that Padmasambhava meditated here for three years, three weeks, three days, and three hours. This is a very beautiful monastery situated in the lap of the Himalayas, which was built by cutting the mountains. In the winter season, this monastery is covered with a white sheet of snow.
Punakha Jong
This is not only Punakha's but also Bhutan's largest and most prominent Buddhist temple. The Buddhist temple and monastery located at the confluence of the two major rivers of Bhutan, Pochu, and Mochu, was built in 1637 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal to perform administrative tasks. Tourists reach this Buddhist temple and monastery through a very beautiful bridge made in traditional style on the river. This bridge is a sight to behold in itself.
Dochula Pass
This Dochula Pass is known as a beautiful mountain pass in Bhutan. This Dochula Pass is known as a pass offering the most spectacular view of the Himalayas. Dochula Pass is considered one of the most beautiful places in Bhutan. After visiting here, you can see many beautiful views. Surely you should also include this Dochula Dwar in the list of places to visit in Bhutan.
Phuntsholing
Phuntsholing is the second largest city of Bhutan which shares its border with the Indian state of West Bengal. It serves as an entry point for commuters from Kolkata and Siliguri and is an important economic center of Bhutan. Phuntsholing is more developed than most cities in Bhutan and yet it is filled with many natural attractions. Tourists can visit Zangto Pelri Lhakhang, Kharbandi Monastery, Bhutan Gate, and Kharbandi Gomba during their Phuentsholing trip. Zangto Pelri Lhakhang is a small temple dedicated to Guru Rinpoche. The Bhutan Gate located here is the main gateway for entry from India, which is an excellent example of traditional Bhutanese architecture.
Paro
Paro has been the center of Bhutan's Buddhism since ancient times. This Paro is one of the most famous and attractive places in Bhutan. It is a place with lush green forests and hills, which is very much liked by the people. It is a beautiful place to visit in Bhutan full of ancient and historical buildings, due to which the city is also known as the historical city.
Ha valley
Ha Valley is known as the smallest dzongkhag (district) of Bhutan. It is one of the most beautiful places in the southwest of Bhutan, which is a great place for nature lovers and trekkers. Apart from this, it is the only place in the world where the cream-colored blue poppy (Meconopsis superba) can be seen. The place is a sparsely populated area and home to nomadic herders. Ha Valley is located at a distance of 30 km from Paro which can be accessed through Chele La Pass. Bhutan's best trekking trails and mountain biking trails are also organized around this area.