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 – 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? 😉
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 Bhutan’s 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.