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Why travel to Bhutan?
Bhutan presents itself through incredible landscapes and picturesque architectures breathing Buddhist culture between the Himalayan mountains. Its people are distinguished by their sense of hospitality and their savoir-vivre acquired in the practice of Buddhism. You will not regret your trip after discovering the thousand sights of the land Immerse yourself in Buddhist culture
Bhutanese attach great importance to Buddhism. You will quickly see it as soon as you arrive in the country. Influenced by their religion, the generosity and spirit of friendliness of the inhabitants is felt at first contact. In addition, your stay gives you the opportunity to cover various monasteries called "dzongs". Among the most famous sites are the dzongs of Trongsa, Paro and Punakha.
Contemplate the Giant Buddha
From the southern entrance to Thimphu, notice a gigantic bronze Buddha in the distance. This statue stands proudly on the ruins of Sherab Wangchuk's palace. Its peculiarity lies in the fact that it contains 100,000 identical bronze statuettes of Buddhas. The Giant Buddha is to Bhutan what the Statue of Liberty is to the US.
Taste spicy specialties
Bhutanese cuisine is rich and spicy. Only the most daring gourmets will appreciate the taste of the country's traditional dishes. Nevertheless, it turns out to be always pleasant to test new taste sensations. So, try Ema Datsi, the national dish that looks like chili without meat accompanied by cheese and seasoned with strong enough spices.
Take a walk in the vertiginous mountains
Take advantage of your trip to Bhutan to test your resistance to vertigo. In fact, to reach some sites, you have to climb mountains, using bridges that are not always flat. As an example, count the trail to Taktshang Monastery, also known as "Tiger's Lair", which lodges more than 2,625 ft. above the ground.
Meet the takin: the iconic animal of Bhutan
Bhutan is home to a very rich fauna. Among the species to discover are the snow leopard, the Himalayan black bear and the gray langur mon- key. The takin turns out to be the iconic animal of the country. This bovid is characterized by the shape of its head, which vaguely resembles that of an Af rican wildebeest, and by its coat similar to that of a goat.
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