Nestling in the Himalayas and surrounding by its powerful neighbors, China & India, Bhutan is a kingdom full of contradictions and offering a truly spiritual retreat to the world.
Thanks to the kingdom's effort to let in some outside world while fiercely guarding its tradition and belief. You can see colorful prayer flags are tied on high mountains to ward off evil spirits & you can see men & women in national costumes apart from its development in government system, Internet coverage & tourism. And since Gross National Happiness is deemed more important than Gross National Product, you can always see Bhutan people are calm with shining smiles and are sincerely satisfied with their simple living & work. Don't miss out this one and only Shangri-La in the world.
Sight seeing in BhutanThimphu:
The largest city as well as the capital on Bhutan. It is a place where the news meets the olds. As governments headquarter, Thimphu is well developed with shopping malls, fine restaurants and bars, variety of shops, anything you can think of in a capital city.
Paro:
Historic city of Paro is famous for its holy monastery Taktsang (Tiger's nest). Taktsang perched on the edge of a 1,200 meter cliff, it creats an impressive signature sight of Bhutan. Save enough energy before heading to Paro as it usually require 2-3 hours walking up-hill to reach Taktsang.
Punakha:
Capital of Bhutan until 1955, it is located at 1,200m above sea level and rice is grown as the main crop along Pho Chu and Mo Chu, two main rivers of Bhutan. It is the home of Punakha Dzong, one of the main attractions of Bhutan, built in 1638, was once the winter home of Bhutan's Central Monastic Body.
Activities in BhutanTrekking:
Bhutan is one of the most popular places for trekking in Asia region. It is also a good activity for family. Just to remind that do notice the weather condition before planning a trekking route. Generally, Spring and Autumn are the best seasons for undertaking walks due to their mild weather. Summer is always too hot and muddy, and Winter is too snowy and can be quite dangerous for overnight trekking.
Traditional Massage:
Bhutan massage is always pampering and therapeutic. It can be essential refreshment after a daylong trekking around Bhutan. Try any of the reputed hotels or massage centers around city area can be a good way to wash away your tiredness.
Wilderness Backpacking:
Bhutan is a gift to all nature lovers. Wilderness backpacking is easy in Bhutan. Although not all the roads are well developed, it's not hard to find supplement stores along trails. Again, be careful to weather because Bhutan can be very hot or very cold. If you're lucky enough, you may see Takin, national animal of Bhutan, eating grass around you!
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