Bhutan is a tiny landlocked kingdom in South Asia. Its restricted visitor policy and unexplored regions have earned it the sobriquet "The Shangri la of the Modern World". The unexplored nature of the cities and wildernesses of Bhutan is what makes them so attractive to the visit.
The capital, Thimpu, is the most unusual capital city you might have come across. The city does not have any traffic lights, since there are hardly any vehicles on the roads. The Thimpu River flows by quietly, and unlike other rivers next to major cities, has clear, unpolluted waters. The Trashi Chhoe Dzong houses the country's administrative headquarters and the office of the king. The Institute of Indigenous Medicine is located next to the one of the largest religious libraries in Asia.
Tongsa Dzong, in the Bumthang Valley, is a multistoried fort cut out from the hillside. It is a marvel of architecture, housing many monasteries, memorials and temples.
Kurjey, or Kurjey Lakhang, is located in the town of Jakar in the Bumthang Valley. Kurjey is a complex of temples and caves built in 1652. The complex towers almost 9000 feet above sea level. The Kurjey Lakhang has a white façade and red roofs, making it stand out against the brown hills in the background.
Sakteng is located 50 miles from Tashigang, in southern Bhutan's Bumthang Valley. The town lies very close to India's border. The drive from Tashigang to Sakteng entails a rough drive over difficult mountainous terrain, roads frequently cut off by boulders. However, the drive is worth it, as the journey will bring you to the most interesting places of the spectacular Bumthang valley. Sakteng is located in the mysterious wildernesses of Bhutan, the abode of the "Migoi" known as the "Yeti" in Nepal.
