Gangtey Monastery in the beautiful Phobjikha Valley of Bhutan - Travel Guide

Perched on the mountain top of Bhutan’s Phobjikha valley, Gangtey Monastery is one of the most important monasteries in Bhutan. Gangtey Monastery was built by Gyalse Pema Thinley, in 1613 for Pema Lingpa. Gantey Monastery is built using timber wood, native stones and painted with colours from minerals. Gangtey Nature Trail a two hours hike from monastery to Phobjikha Valley.

Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten Hike Guide - A walk into the mountains

Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten hike is of 2 hours in the outskirts of Punakha in Bhutan. Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten was built by the Queen Mother and is dedicated for the well being of Bhutan and for the peace and harmony in the world. After the Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten hike, you will see the 360-degree views of the Punakha valley’s rice fields and the rivers.

Exploring Trongsa Dzong - History, Architecture, Festival and Photos

Trongsa Dzong is the longest dzong in Bhutan and is located in the middle of Bhutan, connecting the West with the East. Trongsa Dzong’s history goes back to 1543 and was built by the unifier of Bhutan, Ngawang Namgyal. Trongsa Dzong architecture is grand and it consists of a maze of courtyards, passageways and corridors and the complex contains as many as 25 temples.