Destination Thimphu - The city and beyond
Bhutan is as rustic as one can get. It's conscious decision to isolate as much as possible has made it a Shangri La. The willingness to continue its traditions not just when it comes to religious festivals, customs, food but also the national dress Kira,the Gho and architecture makes it a "not to miss" country. But it was the mythical stories that made it exotic. On our itinerary were the other popular attractions in Thimphu. One of them was the King's chorten. The memorial chorten in Tibetan style is a hot spot for the elderly of Thimphu.Look closely at the some of the deities and you will find some interesting figures. After a quick pit stop at the stupa, we checked out the National textile museum.It had some amazing antique and contemporary pieces on display. The short video leads you to appreciate the effort that goes into the art of weaving or as it called " Thag - zo". Weaving is the most popular craft among Bhutanese women a...