Bhutan is a peaceful outlandish place where Buddhist tradition meets the new found modernity. Aklso known as the “Land of the Thunder Dragon“ it is a Himalaya Kingdom where the best of traditional culture thrives. Bhutan’s exclusive landscape is vibrant and a somewhat soothing vividness always prevails.
At the top of the hill above Paro Dzong is an old watchtower that was renovated in 1968 to house the National Museum. Unusual round buildings, often referred to as the shape of a conch shell, was completed in 1656 and was originally the ta dzong (watchtower) of Paro Dzong, which lies undefended below. An underground tunnel is said to lead from the watchtower to the water
The necessary infrastructure was created to house some of the finest specimens of Bhutanese art, including masterpieces of bronze statues and paintings.
The Weekend Market occupies stalls on both banks of the Wang Chhu, just north of Changlimithang Stadium. Vendors from throughout the region start arriving on Thursday and Friday, and remain until Sunday night.
Wander around and you'll find a strong scent of dried fish, strips of fatty pork and balls of datse (homemade soft cheese). During the winter you can even pick up a leg of yak (yes, with the hoof still attached). For the spiritual ones, the incense area is one of the more interesting sections, full of deliciously aromatic raw ingredients, as well as pink cubes of saffron that look like dice but are used to flavour the holy water given to pilgrims in lhakhangs. The bags of mixed grains and grass blades are for throwing in the air during religious rituals. Surreal... but nice.
Traditionally speaking, Bhutan is one of the most remote and ethnic destinations in the world, Dive in, to reflect at ancient Buddhist temples and shrines, Hike along peaceful nature trails and thrilling cliffs, Experience the pristine and peaceful nature of the 'Dragon Kingdom'.
