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Enlightening Monasteries of Bhutan

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Head to these marvellous Bhutan Monasteries amidst the Himalayas for a peaceful journey away from the crowded towns and tourist places.

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Taktsang Monastery, Paro Valley

One of the most famous monasteries in Paro Valley, trek up to the monastery to enjoy the breath taking views

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Kyichu Lhakhang Monastery, Paro Valley

Another popular religious structure in Paro after Taktsang, resembling the Buddhist monasteries in India

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Rinpung Dzong Monastery, Paro Valley

Locally translated as ‘fortress on a heaped jewels’, Rinpung Dzong Monastery, perched on a hill slope is surely worth a visit while on your Bhutan Holidays.

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Cheri Monastery, Thimpu

Take an hour long trek up the Dodena Hill to Cheri Monastery, the chief learning and retreat hub of southern Drukpa descent

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Kurjey Lhakhang Monastery, Bumthang

Kurjey Lhakhang is one of the most ancient monasteries of Bhutan, which is also the resting place of first three kings of Bhutan

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Punakha Dzong Monastery, Punakha

As the second Buddhist monastery in Bhutan, Punakha Dzong is the present winter house of Dratshang – the head monk.

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Memorial Chorten, Thimpu

Popular as Memorial Stupa and Thimpu Chorten, this holy abode consists of golden spires, bells, assembly halls & paintings

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Lhuentse Dzong Monastery, Lhuntse

Soak in the overwhelming spirituality of Lhuentse Dzong, the expansive fortress overlooking the picturesque Kiruchu River.