Around the World in 80 Clicks

Tiger Nest Monastery

The prime attraction of the country, it is hard not to be awed by the Tiger Nest Monastery: a spectacular location, ... [more]

Thowada Goemba

High up at the end of Tang Valley, Thowada Goemba can make for an adventurous hike with high rewards: isolated ... [more]

Burning Lake

Burning Lake is an intriguing place in Bumthang, a natural place with strong religious significance for Bhutanese ... [more]

Rinchengang

A village perched on a hill overlooking Punak Chhu river, Rinchengang is one of the oldest villages in Bhutan, ... [more]

Thimphu Dzong

Unlike other dzongs in the country, Tashichoe Dzong is not located high above the city but rather on the banks ... [more]

Tango Monastery

A 12th century monastery, Tango is located at the northern end of Wang Chhu valley, and surrounded by many places ... [more]

Bhutanese prayer flags

Prayer flags are everywhere in Bhutan: and come in different sizes and colours. They are the finishing touch of ... [more]

National Memorial Chorten

Probably the main religious site of the capital city Thimphu, the relatively new National Memorial Chorten draws ... [more]

Ugyen Chholing Palace

Perched on top of a hill in central Tang Valley, Ugyen Chholing Palace is a peaceful place with wonderful views. ... [more]

Chimi Lhakhang

Lying on top of a hill amidst rice terraces, Chimi Lhakhang is frequently visited by couples who cannot have children, ... [more]

Bumthang Tsechu

A highlight not just because of the performance of the dancers, but definitely also because the Bhutanese visitors ... [more]

Bhutan phallic symbols

It is impossible not to be surprised by the paintings on the walls of many houses in Bhutan. Enormous penises ... [more]

Cheri Monastery

Conveniently close to Thimpu, Cheri Monastery lies at the end of the valley and requires an uphill walk - but ... [more]

Khamsum Yuelley Namgyal Chorten

Proof of the vitality of Bhutanese Buddhism, newly built Khamsum Yuelley Namgyal Chorten stands high above the ... [more]

Petsheling monastery

Located high above Jakar on top of a mountain, Petsheling is visible and calling out to those below to hike up ... [more]

Punakha Dzong

Former seat of government, Punakha Dzong is one of the main attractions of Bhutan, and still stands proudly at ... [more]

Kunzangdrak Monastery

Important place for Pema Lingpa, Kunzangdrak Goemba is one of the most important religious sites in the heartland ... [more]

Bhutanese monks

An integral part of Bhutanese public life, you can see monks everywhere while traveling around this small Himalayan ... [more]

Bhutanese women

Charming and attractive, Bhutanese women come in many ways: tall, dark, short, light; they can be funny and entertaining, ... [more]

Trongsa Dzong

Probably the most magnificent structure in the entire country, Trongsa Dzong is a spectacularly located dzong ... [more]

Gom Kora

A jewel on the riverside of Kholongchhu in eastern Bhutan, Gom Kora is a haven of peace, and an important place ... [more]

Trashiyangtse Chorten Kora

Upstream in Kholongchu, you can find a whitewashed stupa with a golden pinnacle that looks mighty powerful, contains ... [more]

Lhuentse Dzong

Perched above the Kuru Chhu valley, the Lhuente Dzong sits on a dramatic location with splendid views over the ... [more]

Khoma village

A small village tucked away in a remote valley in northeastern Bhutan, Khoma offers exquisite rustic houses, talented ... [more]

Ura

Situated i a very pleasant valley, Ura is a conglomeration of traditional Bhutanese houses, with stacks of firewood ... [more]

Visible from a distance as it overlooks the Chamkhar valley in Bumthang, Jakar Dzong might also be the largest ... [more]

Jambay Lhakhang

One of the oldest and most sacred temples in Bhutan, Jambay Lhakhang is a small treasure of a sanctuary in the ... [more]

Gangtey Goemba

Right at the top of a ridge in Phobjikha valley, Gangtey Goemba not only has an impressive monastery with intricate ... [more]

Buddha Dordenma statue

A shining landmark golden Buddha statue standing on a mountain overlooking the capital Thimpu, the building under ... [more]

Dumtseg Lhakhang

A unique temple in a country of temples, the Dumtseg Lhakhang is shaped like a stupa, yet functions as a Buddhist ... [more]

Around the World in 80 Clicks

Personal travel impressions both in words and images from Bhutan. Clicking on the pictures enlarges them and enables you to send the picture as a free e-card or download it for personal use, for instance, on your weblog. Or click on the map above to visit more places in Asia.
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