HIDDEN GEMS OF BHUTAN
Paro Takstang
Punakha Dzong
Paro National Museum
National Memorial Chorten
Protector deities, spirits and saints lurk behind every pass, river junction and lake in Bhutan. These pilgrim spots are
imbued with sacred significance and hold a key to understanding how Bhutanese see their world.Taktshang Goemba Bhutan’s most famous and
sacred religious sites in the country,tied on to the cliff face by little more than the hairs of angels. It's the most important place to visit in Bhutan.
The Memorial Stupa was built to honor the Third king Of Bhutan, a prominent landmark in the city with its golden spires and bells.It is popularly known as "the most visible religious landmark in Bhutan".Membartsho, the serene and sacred ‘burning lake’, where Pema Lingpa found underwater treasures and performed miracles.Ta Dzong is the National Museum of Bhutan. It is located above the Paro Rinpung Dzong. It is a cultural museum. Actually Ta dzong means watch tower as it was used to serve as a watchtower and fortress to protect the Paro Rinpung Dzong.
One of the most colorful festivals in the Bhutanese calendar is the Tshechu performed in all the Dzongs and in many monasteries and temples spread throughout Bhutan.Tshechu is a mask dance festival to commemorate the events in the life of Guru Rinpochoe who is revered as the second Buddha in Bhutan. There is also a display of Thongdrol,large scroll paintings of deities and saints which have the power to liberate people from sin that they had committed just by seeing it. People gather from all walks of life to witness this significant event. There are many other festivals distinct to different villages which are mostly animistic in nature performed by mediums. The festivals are moment for social get-together where people wear their finest clothes and jewelries. soonam
imbued with sacred significance and hold a key to understanding how Bhutanese see their world.Taktshang Goemba Bhutan’s most famous and
sacred religious sites in the country,tied on to the cliff face by little more than the hairs of angels. It's the most important place to visit in Bhutan.
The Memorial Stupa was built to honor the Third king Of Bhutan, a prominent landmark in the city with its golden spires and bells.It is popularly known as "the most visible religious landmark in Bhutan".Membartsho, the serene and sacred ‘burning lake’, where Pema Lingpa found underwater treasures and performed miracles.Ta Dzong is the National Museum of Bhutan. It is located above the Paro Rinpung Dzong. It is a cultural museum. Actually Ta dzong means watch tower as it was used to serve as a watchtower and fortress to protect the Paro Rinpung Dzong.