Enchanting Bhutan

 



The eastern edge of Himalayan terrain touching Bhutan houses has notable Monasteries situated near Dzongs (fortresses) in scenic hilly landscape sloping down to valleys that feel the stroke emotive live rivers. 


Jomolhari Peak is popular with the Trekkers who reach the height of 7,326 meters whereas those interested in Buddhism find in Taktsang monastery thickly forested Paro Valley. 


Most places have an unadulterated serene natural surround that is still untouched by human greed and the modernity of rat-race better known to city dwellers. 



Even Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan is a real treat for the peace-loving gentry. One can feel timelessness when visiting Dechencholing Palace in Thimpu. The place is also loved by wildlife 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 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 the 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 a 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 traditions; and, not to modernize recklessly with rapid speed preferring ‘time-tested’ motions could be one of the reasons for the 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 are still under control. 


Tourists prefer to visit Tibet, Roof of the World, on the northern side of the Himalayas (The Chinese autonomous region) when covering the 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. 


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 summertime. 

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Bon Voyage!

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