| Every tourist will be mesmerised by the Bhutan's | | | | remarkable Buddhist temples which are scattered all |
| pristine environment and the majestic scenery and | | | | throughout the country. These include the Kurjey |
| architecture of its wildlife and historical roots. Bhutan | | | | Lhakhang, a temple built around a cave with a body |
| is a tiny Himalayan kingdom situated between giants | | | | print of Guru Rinpoche embedded in the wall. It is the |
| China and India. The kingdom, however, limits its | | | | earliest Buddhist relic in the country. The other is the |
| tourist to those who can afford the mandatory US $ | | | | Takstashang Monastery or the Tiger's Nest and |
| 200 a day tour fee in an attempt to preserve the | | | | known as the cliff-hanging Takstshang Monastery in |
| cultural and environmental impact of tourism. | | | | Paro. This is one of the most popular Buddhist sites in |
| Tourists in Bhutan often go trekking because it has | | | | the country. The temple is built on a 1,200 meter cliff |
| many higher regions. Situated along the ridges of the | | | | and it is Bhutan's most famous sacred site. |
| Himalayan Mountains, it's an ideal location for trekking | | | | Much of its architecture is very impressive. For |
| the narrow strip of land in the south to the | | | | example, the dzongs are ancient fortresses that now |
| treacherous unclimbed peaks. The beauty here is | | | | serve as the civil and monastic administration |
| seemingly untouched as the Himalayan diligently | | | | headquarters of each district. These fortresses |
| protect the area from the rest of the world. | | | | contain many treasures of the ancient kingdom of |
| Scenery is mostly characterized by high mountains | | | | Bhutan. |
| and towns precariously perched on ridges, which | | | | Another attraction in Bhutan is its popular Thimphu |
| makes it a perfect place for adventurers. However, | | | | Tshechu festival which happens during the late |
| the walks are generally tough as there aren't any | | | | summer and fall. This is a ceremony where the |
| places to eat in the higher regions and so all food and | | | | masked dances by monks are developed according |
| camping equipment must be carried with you. But | | | | to precise instructions given by past Buddhist |
| just think of the stunning scenery of flying clouds | | | | masters. According to many, watching these dances |
| and green mountains, all difficulties and discomforts | | | | is considered to be very auspicious and enjoying |
| of trekking are worth the sacrifice. | | | | experience. |
| As a kingdom of Buddhist religion, locals have always | | | | The next intriguing attraction in Bhutan is archery. |
| treasured the environment as confirmed by the | | | | Since it is the national sport, competitions are held |
| many varieties of flora and fauna in the area. It is a | | | | throughout the country most weekends. Many |
| land of many legends and tales and the people are | | | | citizens of Bhutan participate in this sport. Tourists |
| most hospitable, where the air is refreshingly clean | | | | come to watch and join in with the boisterous |
| and where religion is seen as exciting. | | | | cheering of support. |
| The importance of religion is demonstrated by the | | | | |