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Bhutan:
Places of Interest
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YANA Travel
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Places
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Popularly
known as the "Gateway to Bhutan." PHUENTSHOLING is a vibrant town located adjacent to the Indian border town of Jagaon. |
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town is a bustling commercial center. The climate of the town is hot and
humid during summer, and enjoys warm and pleasant winter. It is located
180 km from Thimphu.
Phuentsholing
is the only other entry /exit to Bhutan other than the airport at Paro.
The closest Indian domestic airport is at Bagdogra, about 160 km from the
Bhutanese border, which is connected by daily flights to Delhi and Kolkota
(Calcutta).
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KHARBANDI
GOENPA is only a small Goenpa. There is also a small group of
resident monks in the goenpa. . The Lhakhang is open for visitors. The
temple was built in 1967. |
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At
the entrance of Thimphu valley stands the SIMTHOKA
DZONG, consecrated in 1929. |
This
massive building is the oldest of the fortresses built by Zhabdrung
Ngawang Namgyal.
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ASHICHHOEDZONG
"The
fort of the glorious religion", arises on the bank of the Wanchu, ... |
... amongst
roses, weeping willows and terraces of paddy fields. It houses the Royal
Government ministries, the offices of His Majesty the King, the
throne room and in summer, the nation's largest monk body's residence and
also of the Je Khenpo, the religious
chief.
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MEMORIAL
CHOETEN
Prominently standing out of Thimphu, is the stupa styled
monument dedicated to the late king, His Majesty
Jigme Dorji Wangchuk, who is the father of modern Bhutan. |
The
paintings and statues inside the stupa provide a very rare insight into
Buddhist philosophy.
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The
town of THIMPHU is nothing like what
a capital city is imagined to be. But nevertheless for Bhutan it is a fitting
and lively place. |
The
wooden houses stand side by side with the concrete buildings, all painted
and constructed in traditional Bhutanese architectural styles.
Government
Handicraft Emporium displays a wide assortment of beautifully
hand woven and crafted products. Great Souvenirs.
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