Dochula Pass
Enroute from Thimpu to Punakha. Dochula pass is around 3150 meter from sea level and on a clear day you can see spectacular view of the mighty Himalayas mountain ranges
Punakha Dzong
Chimi Lakhang - The divine fertility temple in Bhutan
An old monk praying at Chimi Lakhang
En route to Chimi Lakhang
Drukgyal Dzong – A fortress and Buddhist monastery, now in ruins, was built in 1649.
Trekking for Tigers Nest - At a height of 3140 meters above sea.
This monastery is built at a place where Guru Rinpoche killed the tiger demon. This Monastery is one of the most sacred places in Bhutan. The trek is usually very steep and you have to climb 900 meters from the base and the trekking distance is almost 10 kms uphill. However, the breathtaking view from the top makes the climb worth it. I started at 9 AM in the morning and took almost three hours to climb up. There is a cafeteria midway and the hike up from there is easy.
The cafeteria midway to Tigers’ Nest.
