Thimphu, Bhutan.
The capital of Bhutan, Thimphu has so much to offer. We enjoyed a challenging hike to the Dodeydrak Monastery and chats with the monks, touring the Punakha Fortress, and taking our photo with the tallest Buddha in Bhutan overlooking the Thimphu Valley.
The Takin Reserve was another highlight. We’d never heard of, much less seen one of these interesting looking creatures.
Legend has it the Divine Madman created the animal in the 15th century as proof of his miraculous powers.
Josh walked across the longest suspension bridge in Bhutan, with beautiful views of the Pho Chhu (male) and Mo Chhu (female) rivers. Chilies of every kind were the heroes, as we captured goods for sale in every color of the rainbow at the Thimphu market.
Hiking to the DodeyDrak Monastery
Prayer flags cover the landscape
Words to live by
Monk haircut site
Four Friends fable
"Don't read success stories, you will only get a message. Read failure stories you will get ideas to get success."
Head of the Bhutanese monks
Many of the monks were on out on vacation, but we got to chat with these lovely young men.
With our tour guide, Tshering Nidup
Dochula Pass and 108 stupas
Phallus symbols everywhere
Punakha Dzong (fortress)
Prayer wheel
Four Friends again
Buddhist nunnery in Thimphu
Puri and sabji
Monkeys at the monastery
Prayer flags flying
Listening to the monks chant at Punakha Fortress
Walking takin
There are no traffic lights in the whole country, just this guy.
Longest suspension bridge in Bhutan