Bhutan Top Things To Do
• Explore Paro with its imposing dzong and traditional covered bridge then drive up the valley to the atmospheric ruins of Drukgyel Dzong which once protected Bhutan against Tibetan invasions. By clear weather, you might see Jhomolhari, the second highest summit.
• Trek up to Taktsang (Tiger's Nest) Goemba, Bhutan's most revered monastery. It clings dizzily to the face of a 900m (2,952ft) precipice in the Paro Valley. According to legend, Guru Rinpoche flew to this site on a tiger and meditated in a cave for three months.
• Visit the Institute of 13 Arts and Crafts in Tashi Yangtse (Eastern Bhutan) or the Painting School in Thimphu where young artists and craftsmen hone their skills.
• Browse the Handicraft Emporium in Thimpu, which displays a wide assortment of unique souvenirs such as beautifully hand-woven and crafted products.
• Get back to nature by trekking around the valleys and the mountain gorges. The scenery is simply breathtaking. The high altitude Snowman Trek (25 days) is arduous but in Bumthang, travellers can join four to seven day cultural tours through the villages.
• Mountain bike along the Paro Valley for an exhilarating experience. Bicycles can be hired in Thimpu and trails are suitable for a range of abilities.
• Spot some of Bhutan's 600-plus varieties of birds, including the rare black-necked cranes wintering in the Phobjikha and Bumdeling valleys.
• Appreciate the skills of the Bhutanese in archery, Bhutan's national sport. Competitions are held frequently. These events usually prove fun and raucous, and alcohol flows freely.
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