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Paro: Paro with the only Bhutan’s airport act for most tourists as gateway to the kingdom.As you climb down from the aircraft and take your first breath of Bhutanese air,you will be struck by the silence and peace of Paro’s valley.The town is little more than an enlarged village with a few well-provided shops and hotels.Along the main street you will find probably the best in country complex of traditional architecture but the most interesting place is Paro Dzong(fortress-monastery) built in 17th century. |
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Thimphu: Thimphu is the capital of Bhutan since 1960 and also the Summer Residence of the Monk Body and the Religious chief, the Je Khenpo.It is the home to our most revered Bhutanese Royal family.All the ministries, many foreign missions and development projects are based here.The main secretariat building,houses all the ministries, theNational Assembly hall and the Office of the King |
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Punakha: Punakha is known as the old capital of Bhutan.Drive of 45 minutes towards east from Thimphu is Dochula Pass at 10,500 feet.The road to Punakha branches off left and curls its way down the valley to the relative lowlands of the Punakha Valley.Punakha Dzong (fortress-monastery) was the capital of Bhutan during the time of Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal.The Punakha Dzong is one of the most historic dzongs in the whole country built in 17th century. |
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Wangdue: is the last town on the highway before entering Central Bhutan.Wangduephodrang is about 4308 square kms with an elevation ranging from 800 to 5800 meters above sea level. The summers are moderately hot with cool winters.The areas in the north remain under snow during the winter and the district receives about 1000 mm of annual rainfall.Phobjikha geog in Wangdue is famous as the winter resting place of the black necked cranes |


