The country is isolated and stays hidden on the great Himalayas. The gorgeous beauty around kingdom may attract all travelers over the globe. The architectures in Bhutan are specially different white brick wall, wooden doors and windows, red tiles,… There is not much difference between houses. Besides, there are many fortress built on the mountain side since the old days, and this really makes Bhutan be unique.
Once you visit Bhutan, you must take a look at these monasteries and fortresses. Or you seem to waste your journey in the happy country.
- Taktsang Palphug Dzong ( Tiger's Nest Monastery):
- Trashicho Dzong: built in 1641, considered as the most wonderful dzong located on The Wangchu side. The place is now government agencies, where the King works together with other state agencies. This is also imperial journey of Buddhist leadership in the summer.
- Khamsum Yulley Namyel Chorten: built in 2000 by The 3rd Queen Ashi Tshering Yangdon, a great proof for Chorten style of Bhutan Tantra.
- Ta Dzong: used to be the watch tower which protected Rinpung Dzong during the battle with Tibet Kingdom in the 17th century. It is now used as the national museum.
- Rinpung Dzong: one of the biggest dzongs in Paro. Legal Department and Paro Government are located here.
- Kyichu Lhakhang: a grave which is believed to have a supernatural power in Bhutan, including 2 temples. The first one was built by King Tibet Songsten Gampo in the 7th century, the second one was built by present Great Queen of Bhutan.
- Wangdue Phodrang: this monastery and fortress was built in the hill, which looks at the T-junction of Puna Chhu River and Tang Chhu River in order to prevent the waterway invasions.
- Punakha: one of the most beautiful fortresses in Bhutan, lying peacefully between Pho Chu River and Mo Chu River. This was the Bhutan royal palace until the 20th century. Tourists now can tak a visit here.
Besides the magnificent fortresses, you can easily see wild animals on the streets: wild birds, bear, deer, stag, chamois,… The animals are all nice and not threaten people. It is not surprising because the Bhutan people are true animal lovers. Do not hurt or catch them, you could make them upset.
In Bhutan, there is not traffic light. And this is the only capital which does not use the traffic light in the world. All directions are guided by the traffic policemen.
However, Bhutan only welcomes 6000 tourists a year, following government policy in assurance of culture value, ecosystem and environment protection. For that reason, the architectures are very well preserved, all are still imposing.
Martin Wynn
