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Bhutan – Final Impression

It’s time to say goodbye Bhutan.
I spent there a very intensive and interesting time.
I like it a lot!
And, as a traveler, I hope Bhutan will not change so much in future.
It’s very unique like it is.

Bhutan – Animals

There is a wide range of wild animals in Bhutan.

Bhutan – Climate

Bhutan has 4 seasons, maybe with not the most typical temperatures, but it’s spring, summer, autumn and winter.

Bhutan – Punakha District

Bhutan is a very scenic country.

Bhutan – Forest

About two-thirds of Bhutan is covered with forests.

Bhutan – Dochula & Himalayan

The Dochula pass offers a stunning 360 degree panoramic view of the Himalayan mountain range, if the weather is good enough.

Bhutan – Dochula Pass

Dochula pass is located on the way to Punakha from Thimphu.
I can highly recommend it; even when you’re car sick…

Bhutan – Buses

Traveling by bus in Bhutan may be a good and interesting option. 🙂

Bhutan – Paro

Paro with the Paro Valley is a lovely region in Bhutan with many historic and religious sites.

Bhutan – Money

The ngultrum is the currency of Bhutan.
What’s interesting, for a very long time, Bhutan didn’t have it’s own currency,
and people had to simply barter for the goods.

Bhutan – The Best of Bhutan

I think that the Tiger Nest is the “best place in Bhutan”,
I mean, it’s the largest tourist attraction in the country.

“Not visiting the Tiger Nest is like not being in Bhutan at all” – do you agree?

Bhutan – Tiger Nest Temple

The Tiger Nest temple is one of the most holy sites in Bhutan.
It was built in 1692.

It’s located on the cliff (at 3120 m above sea level) above the Paro Valley.

Bhutan – Tiger Nest

Tiger Nest is the most iconic site in Bhutan.

Bhutan – Dzongkha

Dzongkha in an official language in Bhutan.

Bhutan – Thimphu Capital

Thimphu is the capital and largest city of Bhutan.

Bhutan – Cats & Germans

While I was taking pictures of this cat,
someone asked me am I German,
“because Germans love cats”.

I don’t like to generalize,
but what’s your experience? 😉

Bhutan – Dzong

Dzong is a fortress-monastery.
It’s an important building in Bhutan,
and you’ll often see dzongs while visiting Bhutan.

Bhutan – Archery

Archery is the national sport of Bhutan.

Bhutan – Gross National Happiness

Bhutan is also known for the idea of Gross National Happiness;
however, it doesn’t mean it’s the happiest nation.

Bhutan – Tibetan Horn

Doesn’t it look impressive?
Can you imagine playing on the Tibetan horn?

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