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National Memorial Chorten (Stupa)
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Buddha Point : biggest sitting Buddha, on top of the hill
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Takin Reserve: National animal is the takin, half deer half goat 🤪 (Bhutanese believe it was created by the Divine Madman)
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Visit to the White Temple in Haa Valley
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According to local legends, the temple was built here in 7th century because 2 birds flew from the consciousness of a Tibetan Buddhist leader; the black bird landed on the site of Lhakhang Nagpo (Black Temple), the white bird on the site of Lhakhang Karpo (White Temple)
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🙏🏻Taktstang Goemba (Taktstang Monastery) at 3140m. 🙏🏻
*storytime*
Guru Rinpoche, the 2nd Buddha according to Nyingma Buddhism, brought Buddhism to Bhutan in the 8th century. It is said that Guru Rinpoche flew to the site of the monastery on the back of a tigress to subdue a local demon. He meditated here for 3 months. Tradition says the building materials were delivered on the backsRead more
BhutanBuddhist monastery and fortress, built in 1200s and houses the government: only open to visitors from 17.30-18.30! 😲 (je wordt langzaam en subtiel buiten gewerkt zoals op de festivals, uit respect geen paraplu’s of hoeden toegelaten )
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Valley of the Black-Necked Cranes : not the season natuurlijk, dus enkel de manke plaatselijke kraanvogel gezien ...
Na wandeling door de vallei 🌸> Farmhouse Stay @ Gangtey Gompa (Wangdue Phodrang)
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Let me introduce to you: the gorgeous 5th king & queen of Bhutan. Pictures of them EVERYWHERE .
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Traditional weaving, archery 🏹 (national sport)..
BhutanMooiste hike van Bhutan, foto’s don’t do it justice, naar de female nunnery Kila Gompa..
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Kyichu Temple
Oldest temple in Bhutan, built in 7th century to pin down the left foot of a giant ogress who was threatening Buddhism in Tibet 🧐
🙏🏻 monks chanting mantras inside 🙏🏻
BhutanArrival in Paro and falling asleep at the dinner table (waiting on the buffet...) 😴
You might also know this place by the following names:
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