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Located in the Motithang district of Thimphu, Bhutan, the Motithang Takin Preserve is a wildlife reserve dedicated to the Bhutan takin, the national animal of Bhutan. Originally a mini-zoo, it was converted into a preserve after it was found that the takin did not leave...

Perched atop a hill in Thimphu, Bhutan's capital and largest city, stands the magnificent Buddha Dordenma statue. This colossal, golden Buddha sits atop an ornate meditation hall, but its grandeur extends beyond its visible splendor. Inside this 169-foot-tall statue, there are 125,000 miniature Buddhas embedded...

Paro Taktsang, also known as Taktsang Palphug Monastery or the Tiger’s Nest, is one of the most sacred and iconic Vajrayana Buddhist sites in Bhutan. Perched on a cliffside in the upper Paro Valley, this monastery is a symbol of Bhutan’s spiritual heritage and a...

Rinpung Dzong, also known as Paro Dzong, is a prominent fortress and monastery located in the Paro District of Bhutan. This impressive structure, built in the 15th century and later expanded in the 17th century, serves as a key religious, administrative, and cultural center in...