Bhutan is a small nation tucked away in the heart of east Himalayas. The small country has been in a state of self-imposed isolation for almost its entire existence which led to the development of a unique culture and traditions. The country opened its doors to the outside world only few decades back and it has been on the list of a lot of travel fanatics to experience its rich traditional heritage ever since then.
The memorial chorten in Thimphu was built in the honor of the Third King of Bhutan. The Tibetan style white washed stupa is crowned with a golden crescent moon and the sun.
Taktsang translates to The Tiger’s Nest. The monastery is situated 900 meters above the Paro valley precariously perched on a cliff. It has an equally fascinating history.
Zhabdrung built the Punakha Dzong in 1637. According to the narratives, the chief carpenter “Zow Balep” who was commissioned to construct the Dzong had a vision of the