Bhutan
At this state-of-the-art microbrewery you will learn about the brewing of the Swiss-style unfiltered weiss beer, before sampling the end product in the…
Must-see attractions in Bhutan
Thimphu
This charitable school trains disadvantaged children in the traditional arts of painting, sculpture and carving. It's in the village of Kabisa, 2km up the…
Thimphu
Traffic police with gleaming white gloves perform robot moves to direct traffic at the main intersection downtown. It's worth pausing a while to watch the…
National Institute of Traditional Medicine
Thimphu
Established in 1978, this institute collects medicinal plants from remote corners of the Bhutanese Himalaya, and distributes pills, ointments and…
Thimphu
The national stadium occupies the site of the 1885 battle that helped establish the political supremacy of Ugyen Wangchuck, Bhutan's first king. There are…
Bhutan
Beside the main road, a short distance beyond Jampey Lhakhang, is Chakhar Lhakhang. It's the site of the palace of the Indian king Sendha Gyab, better…
Bhutan
This lovely and little-visited lhakhang at the far northern end of the valley offers a fine half-day hike. The chapel is named 'Sheeps' Horns' after the…
Bhutan
The palace of Wangdichholing was built in 1857 on the battle-camp site of the penlop of Trongsa, Jigme Namgyal. It was the first palace in Bhutan that…
Thimphu
The National Library was established in 1967 to preserve ancient Dzongkha and Tibetan texts. For tourists it's of interest mainly for its dzong-like…
Bhutan
On the hill to the east of Jakar is this large Nyingma monastery, founded in the 1970s by Namkhai Nyingpo Rinpoche, with about 400 monks currently in…
Bhutan
Originally built as a residence by Dawa Gyaltshen, a son of the famous Pema Lingpa, Prakhar Lhakhang hosts the annual Prakhar Duchoed festival in the…
Thimphu
There's a wonderful view of Thimphu valley from the hillside below the Bhutan Broadcasting Service (BBS) tower (2685m). The access road to Sangaygang…
Thimphu
Close to the Weekend Market, this modern chapel was built in the 1990s as a representation of Guru Rinpoche's celestial abode by Dasho Aku Tongmi, the…
Bhutan
This extensive settlement of government buildings provides the accommodation and offices for the administration and ranger activities in Royal Manas…
Bhutan
The little-visited but charming Deothang Goemba (Dawathang Goemba), known as the Field of the Moon, is just north of Kurjey Lhakhang and dates from 1949…
Bhutan
This Nyingma monastery and shedra (Buddhist college) was founded in 1935 by Dorling Trulku. In the ground-floor chapel there's a statue of Drolma (Tara)…
Thimphu
Above the Thimphu–Paro road at Serbithang, the Royal Botanical Garden is a little untidy but there are rock sculptures, water features, ornamental beds,…
Bhutan
Tharpaling Goemba was founded by the Tibetan Nyingma (Dzogchen) philosopher and saint Longchen Rabjampa (1308–63). It has several temples and the compound…
Thimphu
Below the post office, this small museum is dedicated to the history of the Bhutan postal service, from its earliest days (when messages were delivered…
Bhutan
Do Zam is a natural formation said to be the remains of a stone bridge (hence 'zam') that was built by a goddess trying to meet Guru Rinpoche, but…
Bhutan
This chorten containing a large water-driven prayer wheel marks the intersection between Jakar's main thoroughfare and the road that follows the Chamkhar…
Bhutan
The lovely twin waterfall at Lehleygang demands a stop on the journey from Tingtibi to Panbang. There's a small picnic ground (look for capped langurs in…
Bhutan
Dorji Bi Lhakhang sits above an ancient, large white chorten. From here a dirt road descends to Tamshing Lhakhang via the turn-off to Pema Sambhava…
Bhutan
More humble abode than stately palace, this is where the third king of Bhutan, Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, was born in 1928. It's off-limits to visitors.
Thimphu
This riverside park is a popular hang-out for local youths, with a large golden Standing Buddha statue, and views up and down the Wang Chhu.
Bhutan
This crafts centre features around a dozen looms worked at by local women. There is a small attached shop selling woven cloth and textiles.
Bhutan
This busy little produce market with clanking prayer wheels is squeezed into a tight corner of the highway at the northern end of town.
Bhutan
This chorten marks the spot where a Tibetan general's head was buried after the defeat of a 17th-century Tibetan invasion force.
Thimphu
Bhutan's handsome Supreme Court is a striking dzong-like building with towers topped by bright yellow roofs.
Bhutan
This rock painting depicts Guru Rinpoche in the form of Dorji Drolo, astride a tiger.
Thimphu
This handsome Bhutanese-style building, across the Wang Chhu from the Trashi Chho Dzong, was built in the 1990s for South Asian Association for Regional…
Bhutan
Now mostly in ruins, this stately old house was built by relatives of the second king of Bhutan. New buildings being erected around it will house the…
Bhutan Thailand Friendship Park
Thimphu
This small public park is of note for its Thai-style pavilion and the Droma Lhakhang, a small chapel dedicated to Tara, enshrining a large prayer wheel.
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