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August 12, 2016

20 Photos to Inspire You to Visit Bhutan.

Bhutan, probably the most amazing country on earth, offers everything from world class hiking, the friendliest people on earth and endless history

 the National Museum has in its possession over 3,000 works of Bhutanese art, covering more than 1,500 years of Bhutan's cultural heritage. Its rich holdings of various creative traditions and disciplines, represent a remarkable blend of the past with the present and is a major attraction for local and foreign visitors.

National Museum of Bhutan, located in an old historical Dzong.

A Bhutanese monk flying hes homemade flute in a small monastery.

A Bhutanese monk flying his homemade flute in a small monastery.

The world's biggest sitting Buddha statue is currently being constructed in Bhutans capital Thimphu. The Buddha statue will be 51,5 high and accommondate 125 000 smaller Buddha's inside.

The world’s biggest sitting Buddha statue is currently being constructed in Bhutan’s capital Thimphu. The Buddha statue will be 51,5 high and accommodate 125 000 smaller Buddha’s inside.

Bhutan measures wealth by gauging its citizens' happiness levels,

Bhutan measures wealth by gauging its citizens’ happiness levels, people are smiling and happy everywhere.

Bhutan is the only country in the world that doesn’t have a single traffic light

Bhutan is the only country in the world that doesn’t have a single traffic light

A normal village in Bhutan. So pure and green.

A normal village in western part of the country. So pure and green.

There´s 20 Dzongs around the country, here the remains of Wangdue Phodrang Dzong in western Bhutan.

There´s 20 Dzongs around the country, here the remains of Wangdue Phodrang Dzong.

In far north Bhutan, here in Laya is the traffic by horses, no cars up here. The 3 buildings are all local bars

In far north Bhutan, here in Laya is the traffic by horses, no cars up here. The 3 buildings are all local bars

Archery is the national sport of Bhutan, and still widely played around the country.

Archery is the national sport of Bhutan, and still widely played around the country.

There´s monastery's built into the hardest places, here on the way to the Tiger nest monastery.

There´s monastery’s built into the hardest places, here on the way to the Tiger nest monastery.

Taktsang Palphug Monastery (also known as Tiger's Nest) is the most stunning monastery anywhere in the world.

Taktsang Palphug Monastery (also known as Tiger’s Nest) is the most stunning monastery anywhere in the world.

Paro Dzong and Bhutan National Museum in Paro Valley. Even the big city's is surrendered by nature and paddy fields.

Paro Dzong and The National Museum in Paro Valley. Even the big cities are surrendered by nature and paddy fields.

A young monk inside Punakha Dzong, the locals are always smiling.

A young monk inside Punakha Dzong, the locals are always smiling.

The1 4th century Iron chain bridge close to Paro.

The1 4th century Iron chain bridge close to Paro.

The most impressive wood frames in the world? Made completely without help of modern tools inside Punakha Dzong.

The most impressive wood frames in the world? Made completely without the help of modern tools inside Punakha Dzong.

Parts of Punakha Dzong, made completely without modern tools and nails.

Parts of Punakha Dzong made completely without modern tools and nails.

Two monks walking across the main square inside Punakha Dzong

Two monks walking across the main square inside Punakha Dzong

The young Layap kid looks a bit worried about the foreigner that just arrived at their nomadic camp. The Layap woman are using the Layaps traditional hat while doing traditional handcraft.

The young Layap kid looks a bit worried about the foreigner that just arrived at their nomadic camp. The Layap woman is using the Layaps traditional hat while doing traditional handcraft.

It´s very common to see fully erected penises painted on house walls in Bhutan.

It´s very common to see fully erected penises painted on house walls in the western part of the country.

It is symbolic of the teachings of Drukpa Kunley, an eccentric saint who travelled in Bhutan

It is symbolic of the teachings of Drukpa Kunley, an eccentric saint who travelled in Bhutan

Dochula Pass is the at 3100m (10171ft) high mountain pass you will have to cross when traveling from Thimphu to the eastern part of Bhutan.

Dochula Pass is the at 3100m (10171ft) high mountain pass you will have to cross when traveling from Thimphu to the eastern part of Bhutan.

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  1. norman says

    August 12, 2016 at 17:47

    Oh wow..these pictures are lovely! Been planning to see Bhutan since quite a long time…wanted to go with my dad but he is always busy *sigh* Already got a tour in mind etc…
    My..the country of happiness..are people really that happy? 🙂

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  2. Jaynie says

    August 12, 2016 at 17:49

    Beautiful, I am inspired!

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  3. Samantha says

    August 12, 2016 at 17:56

    Thanks for sharing about Bhutan! The scenery looks great and like the colors of the architecture.

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  4. Gareth says

    August 12, 2016 at 18:20

    What a truly magical part of the world. And those penises! Not exactly what you’d expect but quite a find regardless!

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  5. Brittany says

    August 12, 2016 at 22:13

    Gorgeous photos… and I love all the fun facts that accompany them!

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  6. Héloïse says

    August 13, 2016 at 00:21

    I have dreamed about visiting Bhutan since I saw a National Geographic story when I was just 6 yrs old. I’m 54 now and have to visit Bhutan in thus lifetim .

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  7. Kathi says

    August 13, 2016 at 00:42

    Looks like such wonderful place! I hope to go one day 🙂

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  8. Becky says

    August 13, 2016 at 02:42

    After my trip to Nepal, I’ve been wanting to go to Bhutan but I have a little sticker shock. Looks like it’s worth it!

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  9. Ben Zabulis says

    August 13, 2016 at 09:01

    Great pictures, one of my favourite places too ! I onlyhope that their increased tourism plans do not spoil the place. The fact that in a week we never saw another tourist made it quite unnusual too !

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  10. Jesper, The Biveros Effect says

    August 13, 2016 at 17:01

    It really looks amazing and I’m not sure now if I should like you for showing us all these or hate you for getting me to add yet one more country to the already long list of places to visit. 🙂

    Reply
    • David Guun says

      May 29, 2019 at 16:07

      Please add Ghana, West Africa to the list, lol. When you come visit Buli in the northern part and see extraordinary baobab trees and many other wonders of nature. See youin Ghana soon

      Reply
  11. WhenTwoWander says

    August 13, 2016 at 17:17

    These photos are amazing, and so colourful! Bhutan is not somewhere that is on our list to travel to, but it sure looks like an interesting place.

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  12. Kelly Turpin says

    August 14, 2016 at 07:09

    Great photos. I would really love to visit Bhutan one day!

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  13. Hridya says

    August 15, 2016 at 05:30

    Stunning pictures! Would surely love to visit and live in the happiest place on earth, after all Bhutan is my country’s neighbour.

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  14. Sri Arumsari says

    August 16, 2016 at 16:37

    Always Love all your pictures christian!

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  15. Laura says

    August 19, 2016 at 13:56

    Stunning photos!

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  16. Adrenaline Romance says

    August 19, 2016 at 13:58

    Simply amazing! That monastery hanging precariously on the cliff is a must-visit place.

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  17. Kelly Turpin says

    August 20, 2016 at 16:39

    Gorgeous photos. I hope to visit Bhutan one day!

    Reply
  18. Arunas says

    September 11, 2016 at 11:42

    Your photos are amazing! I have never been to Bhutan. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  19. oltravelbook says

    September 11, 2016 at 17:48

    thats a great write up!

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  20. Tshewang Penjor says

    August 14, 2019 at 08:46

    Hi
    Your pictures are amazing and beautiful. Thanks.
    Cheers
    Tshewang Penjor
    https://bhutanculturaltravel.com

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