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What to do and see in Bhutan, Bhutan: The Best Nature & Parks
Remote Bhutan first allowed the world a peek inside in 1974. With four millennia of habitation, the Himalayan kingdom offers a trove of archaeological treasures, including many ornate temples and dzong fortresses. Isolation has preserved the heavily Buddhist-influenced culture of the last Shangri-La.
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1. Gangkar Punsum
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
2. Ludrong Memorial Garden
3. The Royal Manas National Park
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By fishorary
Situated at a distance of approximately 120 km from Guwahati is an awesome place for a splendid visit of a lifetime that one cannot forget. I woke up at 5 am in the morning, did my necessary morning stuff, workout, breakfast and then started for a three and half hour journey to reach Manas National Park. I with my family was there at around 10 am, we then quickly booked a gypsy along with the guard for RS 3000 then we started the journey towards the jungle. The jungle is very dense and we could hear the sound of the leaves chirping on the ground due to small wind animal movements as we pass through, as we were passing it was then when we saw a gibbon above a very long tree and after a while a hornbill and later we saw wild hog, deers and elephant and then we could pick up some elephant apples on the way which had fallen on the road, we quickly picked up the apples as fast as we can and proceeded onwards, by now the time was around 2 pm and we had nearly reached the Manas Bhutan river and this is where we unpacked our home made lunch box and had our food together. After resting for a while near the river we again started our journey back towards the place from where we had entered the national park. By the time it was evening and dark and as we had to proceeded by the main road inside the national park with the high power torch light in our hands we could see many animals in the dark resting side by side of the road. By 9 pm we were back in the main gate and than proceeded back to our hometown Guwahati. This visit was one of a lifetime visit for me which I am sharing with you so that whoever reads it can come and visit this place for a lifetime splendid experience.
4. Phobjikha Valley
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4.5 based on 121 reviews
Reviewed By Dee255 - The Hague, The Netherlands
Beautiful valley for hiking. Bonus is seeing the back neck cranes that roost here in the winter. Stayed at a farm house in Mole and highly recommend this experience. Enjoy day hikes in the region and relax with a hot stone bath.
5. Jhomolhari
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4.5 based on 41 reviews
This mountain offers some of the most popular treks in the Himalayas.
Reviewed By Collinsonwong - Birmingham, United Kingdom
It would be nice and it is an ideal that Bhutan can connect with more than two neighbours. Rent or lease the part of the land from india in order to be able to connect the chinese bullet train system at Nepal from the west side. By south side allow Bhutan connect with Bangladesh to have a river joined harbour for import and exporting. What Bhutan have in hand for bargain are the fresh water supplying line to India...... be wise as I mentioned from long time. Good luck.
6. Paro River
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4.5 based on 144 reviews
Reviewed By hameshaIndia - New Delhi, India
Paro Chu river meets Wang chu river at Paro town. There is a bridge each on both rivers. The walk form one bridge to the other would be one km. On many occasions we spent time with the river. Its a fast flowing mountain river and it looks different every single day based on the type of light and the cloud cover. One day it is light green, another day faint blue, a third day grey, and there are rocks perhaps in the middle and so it jumps over them and creates ripples and it flows beautifully. I don't think we have enjoyed a river as much as we enjoyed Paro River before.
7. Jigme Dorji National Park
8. Haa Valley
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4.5 based on 101 reviews
Reviewed By BhutanSwalowtailTour - Thimphu, Bhutan
Haa is one of the least developed and remote valley in western Bhutan though it is just about three hours drive away from the Paro International Airport. Bordering with Tibet and Sikkim, the picturesque and scenic Haa valley is often underrated and left out from the usual tourist itinerary. As the drive heads down from the Chelela Pass, you will notice the air suddenly begins to feel fresher and clearer and the scattered settlements will indeed evoke a medieval Bhutan of a valley suspended in time and space. Located at an altitude of 2,670 meters above the sea level, Haa is unmistakably a quite and peaceful high altitude paradise of Bhutan least visited by tourists. As the quaint valley falls into darkness you will be treated to a stunning display of nature's own firework in the night sky. Haa, meaning esoteric hidden-ness, is a peaceful and serene valley and one of the smallest districts with the second least population. Situated by the river amid beautiful snow capped mountains, Haa valley is cool and quite with pristine environment and crisp fresh air to breathe in. People in some parts of this valley still perform the Bon rituals (an ancient religion worshipping the spirits of nature, including sun, moon, stars, mountains, rivers, lakes and sacrificing animals to appease the deities). Ap Chundu is the main local deity and he holds a special place in the lives of everyone from Haa. The people conduct major annual and smaller rituals all year round to appease him for rain, bountiful harvest and general protection. There are several religious sites dedicated to Ap Chundu, including the three majestic Meri Puensum mountains which dominate the landscape in the valley. The people of Haa are called Haapsand are strong boned, resilient mountain people, devout Buddhists and hard working farmers who cultivate high altitude crops such as wheat, potatoes, barley and millet besides yak rearing, which is their main economic activity. The local culture and customs can be best experienced while living with locals in their homes. Excursion of Haa valley has only recently been introduced into the coffers of tourism and since then the valley has seen many picturesque farmhouses ready to welcome visitors and go that extra mile to make them feel right at home. Some of the optional sightseeing in the valley is the Haa Dzong, a fishery where you will see Bhutan’s popular brown trout and a stroll through the small town of traditional houses.
