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Weekend Market,Thimpu |
…Punakha:
On the way to
Punakha, we halted at
Dochula Pass which was beautiful! On a clear day, you have a spectacular view of the Himalayan Ranges.
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Dochula Pass |
In Punakha we visited
Chimi Lhakhang, a Buddhist Monastery dedicated to the legendary
Divine Madman, where you are blessed by striking you on your head with a Phallus! The sight of the Punakha Dzong, with fragrant lavender hued jacaranda trees in full bloom took our breath away!
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Punakha Dzong |
Our adventurous side took us
White Water Rafting on the Mochhu river, and what fun that was!
Our last stop was,
Paro…
…where we trekked up to the magnificent marvel of architecture,
The Tiger's Nest. We paid homage to the temple built in the 7th Century,
Kyichu Lhakhang, where twin Orange Trees bear fruit throughout the year. A beautiful drive to the picturesque
Haa Valley via the windy, and highest pass in Bhutan, the
Chele La Pass was a fitting end to a wonderful trip. We gave the
Ta Dzong and
Rinpung Dzong a miss.
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Tiger's Nest
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If culture, history, adventure and fun are your thing, head to Bhutan. You will come back with much more!