Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Some more glimpses of heaven!
From the mountain trek.
Tiger mural in the Paro Dzong(fort). The highly revered Guru Rinpoche is said to have come to Bhutan from Tibet, riding on a tiger.
The monastery inside the Dzong
Covered bridge
Memorial to the third king, Jigme Dorji Wangchuk, who began to open Bhutan to the outside world, began modernization, as well as initiating democratization.
Pigeons in the park at the memorial!
Prayer wheels
Welcome to Bhutan! Paro Airport, the prettiest airport I have seen!
Archery is Bhutan's national sport. Here is the scoreboard and pavilion at the archery ground.
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7 comments:
beautiful Pics!!! loved the one of the covered bridge.. and that has got to be the most charming airport ever!
-Dottie
@Dottie: Thanks! You must visit Bhutan if you can:)
want to go to Bhutan now
fantastic photos Dipali!
did you shoot any arrows at the archery place?
:)
Great Photos!!!..must plan a trip there.
Such lovely pictures, Dipali, in this post and the last.
fantastic photos Dipali! did you shoot any arrows at the archery place? :)
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