Friday, 1 July 2011

Five Places of Bhutan to Visit



Bhutan is small but very picturesque country located at the eastern part of Himalayan Mountains. The country is famous for the scenic lush green valleys, ice capped snow peaks, Buddhist heritage, rare wildlife, tradition and culture. The country is emerging as the exciting tourism destinations for all kind of tourist. There are various unexplored destinations of Bhutan make it more lucrative for the tourists to enjoy their holidays. There are several exciting tourist places in Bhutan; five most famous from them are following.

Paro Valley Paro valley is one of the most picturesque places in Bhutan. It is the home of some famous temples and monasteries. The only airport of Bhutan is also located at Paro valley. The region also produce significant amount of red rice on its terraced fields. There are various interesting places are located in surroundings of the valley. Most famous of them are Rinpung Dzong, Ta-Dzong, and Mount Chomolhari.

Thimphu Thimphu is a famous tourist destination and capital city of Bhutan. The city is the home of the royal Bhutanese family. The traditional culture of the country is fully reflected in the city. The city preserves old Buddhist culture, literature, regional music and dance, various monasteries and many other exciting places. Several interesting places are also located in the valley. Most visited and popular of them are Tashichho Dzong, Simtokha Dzong and Stupa.

Wangdue Phodrang Wangdue Phodrang is a beautiful town in central part of Bhutan. The town is the ideal place for the nature lovers; it contains various since natural sights. From the top of the town tourist can enjoy the amazing natural beauty. Wangdue Phodrang Dzong is one of the must see places in surroundings of valley. The other places of interest of the region are Black Necked Crane Information Centre and Gangtey Monastery.

Phobjikha Valley Phobjikha is famous for its wildlife attractions. The valley preserves various rare species of animals and birds. It is the natural home of barking deer, wild boars, sambars, Himalayan black bears, leopards and red foxes. Black Mountains National Park a famous wildlife reserve of the country also located in the adjacent of Phobjikha valley. The park preserves the various impressive varieties of plants and animals. Some common animals in the reserve are like tigers, Himalayan black bears, leopards, red pandas, gorals, wild pigs, etc.

Bumthang Valley This is the largest valley in Bhutan. Bumthang incorporates four beautiful valleys. White Bird Dzong located at the top of the hill offer the stunning views of Bumthang. The region also incorporates various important religious places of country. Some most famous are the Tales of Guru Padma Sambhava are the most important shrines in Bumthang. The valley is also home for the various other sacred places like Jambay, Kurjey, Tamshing, Kenchosum and other monasteries.

These are the most popular places of Bhutan Tours. You can plan a tour to these places by self or can also choose a tour and travel service provider. There are various tour service providers available in the country; you can easily find a Bhutan Tour Operator. They offer excellent service for your journey and make it full of pleasure. So come and enjoy the exciting attractions of the country and have an unforgettable experience.

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