Every place in Bhutan – be it a
monastery, a Dzong (fort), a Chorten (a saint’s tomb or a monument to Buddha)
or a valley – is a mystical treasure-horde of stories. Each one has its own
secrets, peculiarities, and legends. Magnificent monasteries and majestic
Dzongs (forts) with beautiful architecture form an integral part of this
mountain country’s culture. There’s an underlying layer of spirituality or a
tale about one of their several past kings behind everything. Visit this mythic
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The important cities and towns to
visit include Thimphu, Paro, Phuntsholing, Wangdue, Trongsa, Punakha, Mongar, Lehuentse,
Trashiyangtse, Tashigang, and Bumthang. The cities are resplendent with scenic
valleys, rivers, Buddhist monks, green pastures, handicraft items, etc.
One of the most sacred, famous and
important monasteries is the Taktsang (Tiger's Nest) monastery in Paro. Legend
has it, that in 747 A. D., Guru Rinpoche (regarded by some as the second Buddha
and the one who transmitted Buddhism to Bhutan) had visited Paro Taktsang in
the form of Dorji Drolo (one of his eight manifestations), mounted on a flaming
dakini-tigress. And this wasn’t even his only visit to Bhutan. He is said to
have visited the country twice. Extremely significant and venerable among
Bhutanese, he is evidently one of their most important Gurus. This and many
other tales, form the multi-dimensional contours of the Bhutanese culture.
Other notable places worth visiting
include Phobjikha Valley, Chendebji Chorten, National Memorial Chorten, Trongsa
Dzong, Punakha Dzong, Chorten Kora, and many others. Nestled in the Himalayas,
this country with its unmarred nature, architecture, spirituality and rich
culture paints a charming picture.
