Here to document my travels and my mind.
Punakha is a town in west central Bhutan. Up until 1955, it was the capital city of Bhutan. Punakha Dzong, the second one to be built in Bhutan served as the seat of government till around the same time. The dzong still serves as the winter residence of the official monk body of Bhutan. Built […]
Paro Dzong, officially known as Rinchen Pung Dzong and shortened to Rinpung Dzong means ‘fortress on a heap of jewels’. An ancient fortress with a complex housing a monastic body, administration offices, courtyards and temples all surrounded by towering walls. The dzong is a fine example of Bhutanese architecture, and is built on a cliff […]
Taktsang Lhakhang, which translates to Tiger’s Nest Monastery is Bhutan’s most iconic landmark and a highly revered holy site for the Bhutanese folk. An absolute marvel of a human made structure, perched on a cliff 900 metres above the Paro Valley. The temple has been burnt to the ground twice, the latest one in 2005. […]
