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 […]
Changangkha Lhakhang (Sendero de Changangkha Lhakhang, cerca de Thegchhen Lam, Timbu) – construido en el siglo XII, este monasterio tipo fortaleza es un lugar turístico favorito en la capital. Encaramado en una cresta al lado de la Reserva Motithang Takin Changangkha Lhakhang, este monasterio se divide en tres partes. La primera parte está dedicada a […]
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 […]
Estatua de Buda Dordenma (Parque Nacional Kuenselphodrand, Thimphu): ¡esta estatua es famosa por más de una razón! No es solo la estatua de Buda sentada más alta del mundo con 5,15 metros de altura, sino que es en realidad una colección de 125,000 imágenes de Buda en la estatua. La enorme estatua es de bronce […]
Black Necked Crane Festival (Gangtey Goenpa, Phobjikha) – located three hours (129 km) east of Thimphu, this festival is an occasion for the locals to rejoice and celebrate the arrival of this endangered and majestic bird which becomes an inseparable part in their daily lives during the winter months. The annual black necked crane festival […]
Festival de la Grulla de cuello negro (Gangtey Goenpa, Phobjikha): ubicado a tres horas (129 km) al este de Thimphu, este festival es una ocasión para que los lugareños se regocijen y celebren la llegada de este ave majestuosa y en peligro de extinción que se convierte en una parte inseparable en su día a […]
Changlam Plaza (Chang Lam, Thimphu) – just a short walk away from Barz Brothers bar, this is one of the few multi-level shopping centers that exist in the capital. No international big name retailers here, just various shops selling “Made in China” merchandise (everything from apparel to toys). Along with that, there are a few […]
Changlam Plaza (Chang Lam, Thimphu): a pocos pasos del bar Barz Brothers, este es uno de los pocos centros comerciales de varios niveles que existen en la capital. No hay minoristas internacionales de renombre aquí, solo varias tiendas que venden mercadería “Made in China” (desde ropa hasta juguetes). Junto con eso, hay algunos restaurantes locales […]
Barz Brothers (Changlam Square, Thimphu) – the owners of this bar & restaurant are obvious rock music fans. The bar’s walls are adorned with guitars and photos of rock icons from the 60s (like Jim Morrison of The Doors), to 80s pop stars Madonna and George Michael, as well as hip hop legends Notorious BIG […]
Barz Brothers (Changlam Square, Thimphu): los propietarios de este bar y restaurante son fanáticos de la música rock. Las paredes del bar están adornadas con guitarras y fotos de íconos del rock de los años 60 (como Jim Morrison de The Doors), a las estrellas del pop de los 80 Madonna y George Michael, así […]