::Escapade Through The Wild White Peaks Of Bhutan Tibet & India::
Welcome to Bhutan-
The land of Thunder Dragon. Many of you might be wondering how it can be land of a thunder dragon? Are there any legends of dragons hiding inside its steep valleys? The answer to your curiosity is because of the vicious and huge thunderstorms the country is washed with torrential rains and light of thunderbolts. These lights are believed to be the emissions of red fire from the Dragon. (Druk Yul).
Let us explore the scenic beauty of this globally famous tourist destination that has inspiring cultural history and splendid architecture with enticing landscapes.
Majestic Dzhongs:
The eastern edge of Himalayan terrain touching Bhutan houses notable Monasteries situated near Dzongs (fortresses) in scenic hilly landscape sloping down to valleys that feel the stroke emotive live rivers.
PEACE ON PEAKS:
Jomolhari Peak is popular with the Trekkers who reach the height of 7,326 meters whereas those interested in Buddhism find inner peace and beauty in Taktsang monastery thickly forested Paro Valley.
Welcome To Thimpu::
Most places have unadulterated serene natural surround that is still untouched by human greed and modernity of rat race better known to city dwellers. Even Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan is a real treat for peace loving gentry. You can find beautiful houses carved with Bhutanese Art and from your balcony would get a view of the Buddha Point. Do not miss to worship this magnanimous divine Statue purely made in Bronze. It gives you a feeling of wonder and serenity. It is believed that this is the largest Buddha statue in the world.
One can feel the timelessness when visiting Dechencholing Palace in Thimpu. The place is also loved by wildlifers as it boasts the untouched Motithang Takin Preserve, a natural and original home for The ‘Dong Gyem Tsey’ or Takin, the National Animal of Bhutan. Photographers delight is just 20 kilometres off the city called Sangaygang View Point.
Visitors relish the spicy taste of Ema Datshi, a popular Bhutanese dish. The only nunnery inside Thimphu city where one can see the statue of Thangtong Gyalpo, the famous Tibetan master, builder, artist. Bhutanese capital city is also popular for Phelchey Toenkhyim or the Folk Heritage Museum, a restored 18th century structure for the historians. One can also visit a small Sangak Zabdhon Phodrang fortress built in 1629 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, who unified Bhutan.
Many of us must have noticed movies scenes filmed near the gigantic Shakyamuni Buddha statue that was cast to celebrate 60th anniversary of fourth king Jigme Singye Wangchuck. Spinning Buddhist prayer wheels can be seen in Deki Lam, Changangkha (Changangkha Lhakhang).
Bhutan’s life is steady and polluting activities are at very low level including mining of Calcium carbide for exports, limestone, dolomite, gypsum, coal, marble, quartzite, and talc. That apart, the tendency to stick to the past traditions; and, not to modernize recklessly with rapid speed preferring ‘time-tested’ motions could be one of the reasons of stable life of Bhutan. Its moderate risk of debt distress may relate to hydropower debts, but that part is manageable by its wise citizens and rulers. The country’s debt sustainability status and balance of payments situation is still under control.
TOURING IN TIBET:
Tourists prefer to visit Tibet, Roof of the World, on northern side of Himalayas (The Chinese autonomous region) when covering North Indian region. For mountaineers, it shares Mount Everest with Nepal. The Potala Palace in Lhasa was once the winter home of Dalai Lama. Tibetan spirituality sprouts from Jokhang Temple having the golden statue of the young Buddha. Dharamshala and Mcleodganj visitors also connect to Tibet.
Grandeur of India:
Many tourists prefer visiting Pahalgam, Sonmarg, Gulmarg, and return from Srinagar in Kashmir. A leisurely visitor roams about in Dalhousie, Shimla, Kullu and Manali for the adventurous and floral Nainital. Nature lovers spend good time in Mussoorie, Sulphur Spring (Sahastradhara) in Dehradun. The religious reach Badrinath (Vishnu Temple of 7th Century) at 10,170 feet in Garhwal Himalayas in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand; and to Kedarnath (at 11,755 feet) during summer time.
BON VOYAGE.
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