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Paro Taktsang

Paro Taktsang is a sacred Vajrayana Himalayan Buddhist site located in the cliffside of the upper Paro valley in Bhutan. First constructed in the late 17th century, the site marks the fabled spot where Guru Padmasambhava is said to have meditated for three whole years.

Today, the respected Guru is hailed as Bhutan’s patron, and the figure who brought Buddhism to the nation. Visitors come to explore this fascinating story between the risky situated walkways and golden-topped prayer rooms of Taktsang: the awesome so-called Tiger’s Nest of the Paro Valley.

Jakar

Jakar, a small and sleepy town in the central-eastern region of Bhutan sits among the beautiful Choekor Valley. The town is a religious center, and the gateway to the eastern beauties of the Bumthang District.

Among the gorgeous, whitewashed monasteries, the great Jakar Dzong represents one of the largest fortified monasteries in the country. Sites like the Kurje Lhakhang just below, tell stories of the 8th-century Indian master Guru Rinpoche, who helped bring Buddhism to this far-flung corner of the mountains all those centuries ago.

Phuntsholing

Phuntsholing, (also spelled as Phuentsholing) is a border town in southern Bhutan adjoining the Indian town of Jaigaon. The cross-border trade has resulted in a thriving local economy making Phuentsholing one of the most up-and-coming cities in Bhutan and the center for trade and selling.

Markets decorate its middle, while there’s a distinct character to the looks of the place. You’re not likely to see so many concrete structures and paved roads anywhere else in the country. Phuentsholing is also a great place to see the Indian border gate, and the relaxed patrols that are common there.

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