Archives: Attractions

06 Mar

Chumphu Nye

  Chumphu ney is located in Paro, an hour drive from the capital city. The sacred site is popularly known for the floating statue of Dorji Phamo (Vajravarahi). This...

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06 Mar

Bumdrak Trek

  The trek elevation peaks at 4000 meters. Bumdra is a short trek but the trail has a lot to offer with diverse vegetation, stunning view of the Himalayas...

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06 Mar

Paro Rinpung Dzong

  Paro Dzong is the administrative seat of the district of Paro. The Paro Dzong was built in 1644 under the order of Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. Paro Dzong full...

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06 Mar

Kyichu Lhakhang

  Kyichu Lhakhang was originally a small structure at the time of its establishment. Over the years the temple was visited and blessed by many famous Buddhist saints including...

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05 Mar

Tamchog Lhakhang

  Tamchog lhakhang is temple that is dedicated to the 13th century saint Thangthong Gyalpo, the bridge builder. This temple is located across the river from the Paro to...

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05 Mar

Dobji Dzong

  Dobji Dzong is considered to be the first model Dzong in Bhutan. The name Dogar, which means white border, is a reference to the “Five White Boulders” in...

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05 Mar

Jangtsa Dumtseg Lhakhang

  Jangtsa Dumgtseg Lhakhang is a Buddhist temple in Jangtsa, Paro. The temple is notable as it is in the form of a chorten which is very rare in...

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05 Mar

Drugyel Dzong

  Another site worth visiting Paro is Drugyel Dzong or The Fortress of the Victorious Bhutanese. This dzong was constructed by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal in 1646 to commemorate his...

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05 Mar

National Museum of Bhutan

  Paro is also home to the National museum. The museum is set in Paro Ta Dzong, an ancient watchtower that now displays hundreds of ancient Bhutanese artifacts and...

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05 Mar

Paro International Airport

  The country’s first international airport is located in Paro. Due to the close proximity of the airport and the many historical and religious sites in the region, there...

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