Paro with the Paro Valley is a lovely region in Bhutan with many historic and religious sites.
Bhutan – Paro
Author: Traveling Rockhopper
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 – Taktsang Lhakhang
Taktsang Lhakhang is the original name of the Tiger Nest temple.
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? đ
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?
Bhutan – Religion
Buddhism used to be a state religion in Bhutan;
currently it’s a “spiritual heritage of the country”.
Bhutan – Buddhism
About three fourths of Bhutanâs population follows Buddhism.
Bhutan – Traditional Clothes
I always write it while describing different places:
I like a lot when people still wear traditional clothes.
And Bhutan is one of the countries, where you can see many pople wearing traditional clothes.
Bhutan – People
There are three major ethnic groups in Bhutan: the Bhutia (Ngalop), the Nepalese, and the Sharchop.
Bhutan – Himalayas
Bhutan is located on the eastern ridges of the Himalayas,
thus it’s very scenic.
Bhutan – Location
Bhutan is located in South Asia,
it’s bordered by Tibet and India.
Bhutan – Kingdom of Bhutan
Bhutan is officially called the Kingdom of Bhutan.