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Bhutan - Central Bhutan
Central Bhutan’s evergreen mountains and neatly cultivated valleys comprise the country’s cultural heartland, accented by several of Bhutan’s oldest and most significant temples and monasteries. Spectacular festivals celebrate tradition and there are dozens of great day hikes throughout the region.
- explore the dramatic, sprawling Trongsa dzong and Tower of Trongsa Royal Heritage Museum
- stretch your legs on one of many excellent hikes in the Bumthang valleys
- wander around Kurjey Lhakhang, a legacy of Guru Rinpoche
Coverage includes: Trongsa Dzongkhag, Trongsa, Kuenga Rabten, Taphey Goemba, Bumthang Dzongkhag, Jakar, Chokhor Valley, Tang Valley, Southern Dzongkhags, Gelephu and Royal Manas National Park.
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Bhutan - Central Bhutan
Central Bhutan’s evergreen mountains and neatly cultivated valleys comprise the country’s cultural heartland, accented by several of Bhutan’s oldest and most significant temples and monasteries. Spectacular festivals celebrate tradition and there are dozens of great day hikes throughout the region.
- explore the dramatic, sprawling Trongsa dzong and Tower of Trongsa Royal Heritage Museum
- stretch your legs on one of many excellent hikes in the Bumthang valleys
- wander around Kurjey Lhakhang, a legacy of Guru Rinpoche
Coverage includes: Trongsa Dzongkhag, Trongsa, Kuenga Rabten, Taphey Goemba, Bumthang Dzongkhag, Jakar, Chokhor Valley, Tang Valley, Southern Dzongkhags, Gelephu and Royal Manas National Park.
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