A landlocked country. It is about 47,000 kilometres - roughly the size of Switzerland. It is located between Tibet in the north,
Indian states of West Bengal and Assam in the south, and Arunachal Pradesh in the east. Bhutan is a land of soaring snow
capped peaks, alpine meadows and densely forested hills and ravines abounding in exotic flora and fauna. From May to August,
hills are covered with an awesome variety of flowers decorated with waterfalls and streams gushing in wild abandon.Bhutan's
early history is steeped in Buddhist tradition and mythology. Bhutan's medieval and modern history was a time of warlords,
feuds,giant fortresses and castles. The visit of Padama Sambhava in 747 AD is the important landmark in the history of the
country.The kingdom's recent history begins with a hereditary monarchy that was founded in the 20th century and continued
the country's policy of isolationism. It was under the leadership of the third king that Bhutan emerged from its medieval past
of serfdom and reclusion. Despite the speed of modernization, Bhutan has maintained a policy of careful, controlled policy
of development in order to preserve its national identity.Though known as Bhutan to the outside world, to the Bhutanese,
the country is known as Druk Yul, 'land of the thunder dragon'. The people are known as the Drukpas
PARO
The Paro Valley (7,100 ft) has the reputation of being the most beautiful of Bhutan's main valleys, a reputation justly deserved. It is
home to many of the country's oldest temples and dzongs (fortress/monasteries), nestled in a patchwork of terraced rice fields, glades of
willows and murmuring trout streams. The National Museum and the Kingdom's only airport are also located here. Further up the valley, perched
high on a cliff side, is the renowned Taktsang "Tiger's Nest" monastery where Guru Rimpoche is said to have landed on the back of a flying tiger.
Also of interest are the ruins of Drukgyel Dzong, backdropped by the snowy peak of Mt. Chomolhari. (23,997 ft)
THIMPU
About 30 miles east of Paro is Thimpu (7,500 ft), the capital "city" of Bhutan, and the center of government, religion and commerce.
The massive Tashichodzong on the right bank of the Thimpu Chu River is the seat of the major government ministries and is also the summer
residence of the Je Khenpo, religious head of Bhutan. It was built in the 17th century, and constructed without the use of a single nail. Other
points of interest in and around Thimpu include the Drubthob Gompa Buddhist nunnery, Handicraft Emporium, Simthoka Dzong, Memorial
Chorten, a colorful local market and workshops of goldsmiths, woodcarvers and traditional painters.
PUNAKHA
At at altitude of 4,388 ft, situated at the confluence of the Pho Chu and Mo Chu rivers, is blessed by a wonderful, temperate climate.
The region produces rich crops of rice, mangoes, bananas and oranges. The dzong here, built in 1637, is winter residence of the
Je Khenpo and central monk body. The drive from Thimpu to Punakha is spectacular, crossing 10,400 foot Dochula Pass,
with magnificent views of the Bhutan Himalaya.
WANGDIPHODRANG
Lies to the south of Punakha and is the gateway to central and eastern Bhutan.The Wangdiphodrang Dzong (4,430 ft)
is strategically located high on a ridge above the Sunkosh and Tangchu rivers.
on standard
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