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Thimphu, Bhutan. It is the capital and largest city of the Kingdom of Bhutan. With an estimated population of 100,000 inhabitants (2018), the city is located on the banks of the river Wang Chu / Timpu, Butão. É a capital e maior cidade do Reino de Butão. Com uma população estimada de 100.000 habitantes (2018), a cidade está localizada às margens do Rio Wang Chu River.
TRONGSA TSHECHU
Trongsa, the sacred and temporal heart of the country is a two day journey from Thimphu. Situated in central Bhutan, it was once the seat of power over central and eastern regions. Both the first and second kings of Bhutan ruled the country from this ancient seat and it is customary for the crown prince to serve as the Trongsa Penlop (“governor”) prior to ascending the throne.
The dzong built in 1648, is a massive structure with many levels, sloping down the contours of the ridge upon which it is built. The dzong’s highly strategic position, on the only connecting route between Eastern and Western Bhutan allowed the Trongsa Penlop to control travel and trade in the country effectively placing him in command of the whole of the Central and Eastern regions of the country.
Of the many festivals held in various parts of Trongsa, the grandest is the three day annual Tshechu. This festival brings together people from all walks of life and falls sometime in the month of December. In addition to traditional mask dances, visitors can witness the unfurling of the sacred Thongdrol and receive blessings from high ranking monks. People also receive blessings from the sacred Nangtens that is opened during the last day of the Tshechu.
Punakha Dzong, Bhutan. Also called Pungtang Dechen Photrang Dzong (meaning "the Palace of Great Happiness") is an ancient monastic fortress and administrative center of the Punakha district of Bhutan. The palace was built in the 17th century between 1637 and 1638 / Punakha Dzong, também chamado Pungtang Dechen Photrang Dzong (significando "o palácio da grande felicidade") é uma antiga fortaleza monástica e o centro administrativo do distrito de Punakha, no Butão. O palácio foi construído no século XVII, entre 1637 e 1638.
Perched on a cliff-top, Bhutan's Taktsang monastery, also known as the Tiger's Nest, is one of the most breathtaking temples in the world.
The Buddhist place of worship is built on a rock around 3,000m (10,000ft) above sea level.
The main temple complex was built in 1692 and is considered to be one of the holiest for the Bhutanese people.