Bhutan

Tripoto
16th Dec 2016
Photo of Bhutan by Manisha Ghosh

As soon as we got off the train at Hasimara station in Bhutan, we set off for Funsiling. We stayed there for one night. This is the border between India and Bhutan. We toured the local market, and went to the Crocodile Museum, which is located in Bhutan. The next morning, after completing all the formalities required to enter Bhutan, I left for Thimphu ,having lunch. A long time later we stopped at a place in the middle of the road to eat some momos. The restaurant was very nice and there we all ate a little and spent some time with a beautiful pet dog . After staying here for a while we started towards Thimphu again. It was a little late at night. The hotel was very nice. There we had our own dinner and fell asleep . The next day it was Thimphu's turn to look around. After breakfast we went out to Thimphu. The beauty of Thimphu was a little different. Its feels like beautiful European culture. The streets are so clean to see the people here so beautiful that a capital is so quiet and clean. We got a gift unknowingly, a chance to see the traditional dance of Bhutan it's called Achilamo Cham Dance, really liked it. And also it was nice to see the palaces Dochula Pass,Buddha Dordenma,Tashichho Dzong ,Bhutan Post Office Headquarters,Thimphu Chorten (Memorial Chorten) , Bhutan Museum,Changangkha Lhakhang,National Institute for Zorig Chusum, the airport, the very difficult flight from Bhutan airport, take off, there was a small cultural fair, we also spent some time there where some Bhutanese handicrafts could be found. The next day we are all very happy, because this time it is the turn of " our Devdas to go to Paro". Yes, Paro is a small village in Bhutan. We are all very excited to go there. We went out for Paro, the road around the journey was so beautiful and pleasant ,it was not like expressing in words. Paro river, what a wonderful river, what a wonderful speed of its water, the water of that river is as clear as glass. After a while we reached Paro. It took a long time, we were there for three days. Turns out very, very much, saw everything up close Tiger's Nest Monastery, Rinpung Dzong Paro, La Pass, National Museum of Bhutan,Tachogang Lhakhang Bridge,Drukgyel Dzong All places are very beautiful. We also tourched there at night, it was nice to do a night walk. The people here are really nice and hard working. The trip to Bhutan was quite good.

Some notes:-

Bhutan has continually been ranked as the happiest country in all of Asia, and the eighth Happiest Country in the world according to Business Week. ... Bhutan is the only Buddhist Kingdom in the world; Mahayana Buddhism is the official religion of Bhutan.

Bhutan is the first country in the world with specific constitutional obligations on its people to protect the environment. ... Bhutan is the only nation in the world where the sale of tobacco is banned. 4. At 24,840 feet, Gangkhar Puensum is the highest point in Bhutan—and the highest unclimbed mountain in the world.

This country located at the foothills of the Himalayas is a very clean area. Over 60% of the country is occupied by forests and a quarter of its territory has been designated a national park or protected area. Until 1961, Bhutan did not allow foreign tourists to visit the country.

The Bhutanese are known for living in harmony with their environment. Bhutan is one of the last remaining biodiversity hotspots in the world, with most of its natural environment still pristine and intact. It is also the only country whose largest export is renewable energy.

However, it's also considered to be one of the most expensive trips in the world that you can embark upon. The government has placed a minimum fee of around $200 USD per day per person in low season and $250 USD per day per person during high season for visitors to Bhutan.

October to December is the ideal time to visit Bhutan as the air is clear and fresh with sunny skies. January and February are colder, but from then until April the climate remains dry and pleasant and in late spring the famous rhododendrons bloom spectacularly, flooding the valleys with colour.

Photo of Bhutan by Manisha Ghosh
Photo of Bhutan by Manisha Ghosh
Photo of Bhutan by Manisha Ghosh
Photo of Bhutan by Manisha Ghosh
Photo of Bhutan by Manisha Ghosh
Photo of Bhutan by Manisha Ghosh
Photo of Bhutan by Manisha Ghosh
Photo of Bhutan by Manisha Ghosh
Photo of Bhutan by Manisha Ghosh
Photo of Bhutan by Manisha Ghosh
Photo of Bhutan by Manisha Ghosh
Photo of Bhutan by Manisha Ghosh
Photo of Bhutan by Manisha Ghosh
Photo of Bhutan by Manisha Ghosh
Photo of Bhutan by Manisha Ghosh
Photo of Bhutan by Manisha Ghosh
Photo of Bhutan by Manisha Ghosh
Photo of Bhutan by Manisha Ghosh
Photo of Bhutan by Manisha Ghosh
Photo of Bhutan by Manisha Ghosh
Photo of Bhutan by Manisha Ghosh
Photo of Bhutan by Manisha Ghosh
Photo of Bhutan by Manisha Ghosh
Photo of Bhutan by Manisha Ghosh
Photo of Bhutan by Manisha Ghosh
Photo of Bhutan by Manisha Ghosh
Photo of Bhutan by Manisha Ghosh
Photo of Bhutan by Manisha Ghosh
Photo of Bhutan by Manisha Ghosh
Photo of Bhutan by Manisha Ghosh
Photo of Bhutan by Manisha Ghosh
Photo of Bhutan by Manisha Ghosh
Photo of Bhutan by Manisha Ghosh
Photo of Bhutan by Manisha Ghosh
Photo of Bhutan by Manisha Ghosh
Photo of Bhutan by Manisha Ghosh