Bhutan is a travel destination off-the-beaten track, a home to golden monkeys, ideal trekking itineraries, prominent Dzong architecture and ancient ruins. People in Bhutan celebrate orgiginal holidays and interesting festivals.
The country is located between the southern part of China and northern border of India in the eastern Himalayas. Known as the Land of the Thunder Dragon, Bhutan offers tourists unique travel experiences. With ancient Buddhist traditions and heartiness and hospitality of the Dragon Kingdom people the country welcomes foreigners and tourists. The government pursues a very stingent approach in its tourism industry, and tourist flows seem to grow from year to year. Below we discuss what makes Bhutan an enticing place to go during your next travel adventure.
Golden monkeys
Golden monkeys (Langurs) represent one of the most popular sights in Bhutan. You see them everywhere in Trongsa and the foothills of Bhutan's mountain valleys. Golden monkeys are a rare and endangered specie that can only be found in Bhutan and northern India. The monkeys’ golden and creamy white fur makes them an attractive sightseeing during your trekking and driving itineraries around Bhutan.
Valley and mountain trekking itineraries
A mountain country, Bhutan is a haven for trekking and mountain climbing tours. Explore the great views of the gorgeous Lunana summit in the northern part of Bhutan, where extreme trekking and climbing tours are organized. Visiting various locations, small towns and villages, mountain monasteries in Bhutan involves a lot of climbing and driving along steep roads. Since over 80% of the population is employed in agriculture, for moderate hikers and trekkers colorful panoramic views of rice paddies and mountain ranges are available. An amazing mount to visit is the Chomolhari Mountain where a tempting mountain trek adventure is offered. It is considered as a sacred mountain and holy place along the borders of Tibet. The famous Bumthang Valley is also a nice place to hike with a splendid view of Jakar village.
Dzong architecture and ancient ruins
Bhutan features plenty mystical and historical ancient ruins. Itineraries in the country are designed to show you through a great number of Dzong architecture objects in which monasteries of Buddhist monks are hosted, with impressive Buddha statues. Wangdiphodrang Dzong, Tiger's Nest, Trongsa Dzong are just the few monuments that can deliver a unique archeological impression and experience. It is advisable to buy the famous Bhutan stamps as a memory of the marvelous Buddhist temples.
Festivities and events
Various colorful festivals are celebrated all year round in Bhutan. They are based on rich local cultural tradition, customs, costumes and music. Buddhist monks perform dances to protect the valleys and ward off evil spirits. Colorful clothes and jewelry are usually flaunted during carnivals. Buddhist festivals are the venue where religious Buddhists get together to celebrate and socialize.
Another attraction everyone should enjoy while in Bhutan is to taste spicy and hot Bhutanese cuisine and yak beer.
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