A 52 Mtr. tall Golden Buddha Statue installed in Thimpu at the location of the former ruins of Kuensel Phodrang a palace that belonged to Sherab Wangchuck who was a secular ruler of Bhutan, known as Kunzangphodrang. Its presence reflects the dominant religion in entire Bhutan. Buddhism plays a strong …
Thimphu the Capital of Bhutan, is a home of Royal family. The city, situated in the west-central part of the country, is in the Himalaya Mountains on the Raidak (also called Thimphu) River at about 7,000 feet above sea level. Visit Tashichhodzong the main building which houses the throne room of …
The charming town of Paro comprises both the ancient as well as the modern face of Bhutan. Paro is the Home to some of the oldest and most revered temple in Bhutan. This is where the famed Tiger Nest Monastery is located. The bountiful and fertile Paro Valley is the …
The Tiger Nest Monastery (also known as Taktsang Goemba) is the most famous monastery in Bhutan. Perched beautifully on top of a cliff, the Tiger Nest is indeed a wonder to those who managed to reach there. One can only imagine the architectural prowess required to build the monastery back …
Swayambhu is one of the holiest Buddhist stupas in Nepal. It is said to have evolved spontaneously when the valley was created out of a primordial lake more than 2,000 years ago. This stupa is the oldest of its kind in Nepal and has numerous shrines and monasteries on its premises. Buddhist find …
The Mallas once ruled Kathmandu valley from Bhaktapur until King Yakshya Malla in 1482, divided the kingdom between his three sons leading to disunity and fading strength. With the valley kingdoms divided, the Shah dynasty from Gorkha was able to conquer them one by one. Bhaktapur still retains some of …
Chandragiri Hill is about seven kilo meters from Thankot,16 km from Kathmandu city, and lies in Kathmandu Valley which is 2551 meters above sea level. The hill provides panoramic views of Kathmandu Valley and the Himalayan ranges from Annapurna to Everest. The main destination of Chandragiri Hill is the mountaintop, …
Kathmandu, the Capital city of Nepal, also the gateway to Nepal Tourism, is the centre of the country’s economy and it’s main economy is tourism. The city’s rich history is nearly 2000 years old, as inferred from an inscription in the valley. Its religious affiliations are dominantly Hindu followed by …
Jakarta lies on a low, flat and plain swampy areas, the parts of the city farther inland are slightly higher. It is easily flooded during the rainy season. The draining of swamps for building purposes and the continuous decrease of upland forest vegetation have increased the danger of floods. With such …
Located at the highland just at the outskirt of Bandung, Tangkuban Perahu Crater is surely a perfect place to enjoy cool air and relaxing sceneries. Tangkuban perahu is an active volcano, situated 30 km north of the city of Bandung in the direction of Lembang. It is the only crater in Indonesia …
