Bhutan has many different names, including the last Shangri-La, the land of happy people and the kingdom of the thunder dragon. The country was opened to tourists only 30 years ago, so when you get here, you feel out of time and space.
What is the attraction of tours to Bhutan?
The main attractions of Bhutan are a large number of Buddhist monasteries, temple complexes, and historical monuments. In the capital of the country, Thimphu, there is a royal residence, the Fortress of the Blessed Religion, the history of which dates back more than 350 years. You should definitely visit the national library, see the process of making traditional paper, and also look at the memorial stupa of the third king of Bhutan.
The main Buddhist shrine of Bhutan is considered to be a high-mountain monastery, which is called the Tiger's Nest. It includes seven temples, monastic huts and a magnificent waterfall.
The spiritual center of the country is Jakar, which is located in the center of four valleys and consists of an impressive number of temples, pilgrimage sites and fortresses. In the Sakten Valley, you can meet ancient nomadic inhabitants who speak their own language.
Holidays in Bhutan are immersed in the world of amazing centuries-old traditions
Tourists are attracted not only by shrines and temples. The country has one of the most difficult routes in the world, which lasts 30 days. Trekking is an important tourist destination in Bhutan. Here you can follow routes of varying difficulty and experience the amazing beauty of the Himalayan Mountains.
