Folk Heritage Museum (Kawajangsa, above National Library of Bhutan, Thimphu) – this is a three-story timber building that looks like a traditional farmhouse and seems like it has been furnished about a century ago. It provides the tourists, an insight into the Bhutanese lifestyle and material culture. For the ones who are keen to have […]
Drukgyel Dzong (Paro) – this is the remains of a defensive fortress, dating from the 17th century. This dzong was likely built by Tenzin Drukdra in 1649 at the behest of Ngawang Namgyal, Zhabdrung Rinpoche, to commemorate a victory over an invasion from nearby Tibet (“the Battle of the Five Lamas”).
Changangkha Lhakhang (Changangkha Lhakhang Footpath, near Thegchhen Lam, Thimphu) – built in the 12th century, this fortress-like monastery is a favored sightseeing spot in the capital. Perched on a ridge beside Motithang Takin Preserve Changangkha Lhakhang, this monastery is divided into three parts. The first part is dedicated to those who have devoted their lives […]
Buddha Dordenma Statue (Kuenselphodrand National Park, Thimphu) — this statue is famous for more reasons than one! It is not only the tallest sitting statue of Buddha in the world at 5.15 meters in height, but is actually a collection of 125,000 images of Buddha on the statue. The massive statue is bronze and golden […]
Bhutan Postal Museum (GPO, Chang Lam, Thimphu) – opened in 2015, this museum tells the story of Bhutan’s progress and development through the evolution of communications and postal system in the country. The story is told through anecdotes, artifacts and the rich assortment of stamps the country has produced over the years. You can make […]
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