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Snow Capped Mountains and Waterfalls
Sonam Dendup • June 18, 2020
Snow Capped Mountains and Waterfalls
Though the Royal Manas National Park in Zhemgang is famed for wildlife viewing, nature adventure and exotic birding experience, however en-route to the Park you will be driving through the Black Mountain Ranges and High Mountain passes from where you can see the Himalayas of Bhutan.
As you fly into the Paro International Airport, and if you are lucky to get a seat on the left side of the aisle then you can enjoy aerial views of the tallest mountain ranges of the world including the Mt. Everest, Kangchenjenga, Lhotse, Manasulu and as you get nearer to your destination the Mt. Jumolhari (7326m), Jichu Drakey (6662m) and Tsherimgang of Bhutan – the last Himalayan Kingdom.
Though the Royal Manas National Park in Zhemgang is famed for wildlife viewing, nature adventure and exotic birding experience, however en-route to the Park you will be driving through the Black Mountain Ranges and High Mountain passes from where you can see the Himalayas of Bhutan. On your drive from Thimphu to Punakha stopover at the scenic Dochula Pass (3,150 masl) for a panoramic view of Mt Gangkar Puensum (7570 m), Gangchen Singye (7205 m), Tari Gang (7,304 m), Masang Gang (7194 m), Table Mountain (7,094 m), Mt Kubum, Tiger Mountain and many more.
And as you drive away from Punakha towards Zhemgang you will be driving through, along and facing the secret and remote Black Mountain Ranges. As much as the mountains of Bhutan are high-rise, steep and dramatic so are the amazing waterfalls dotting the landscape. On the Bumthang - Monggar highway, the Namling waterfall is one of the most spectacular to watch as it falls more than 1,500 meters beating against the hard vertical cliff with the water vanishing into foamy clouds of smoke far below the road. On the way to Panbang from Tingtibi (Zhemgang), the Twin Waterfall offers a refreshing stop-over on the long drive and is famous for locals and tourists alike to take a quick shower and a swim. While on your drive to explore Bjoka village from Pangbang there are two noticeable waterfalls cascading silently in the deep heart of the Royal Manas National Park.
Through this undisturbed tropical, sub-tropical and Alpine regions of virgin forests, waterfalls and lakes, highland nomadic villages, undisturbed nature and views of the Greater Himalayas and Snow Capped Peaks, Bhutan offers some of the best trekking experiences all year round.
The view from there is the panoramic sight of almost all the tallest Himalayan Mountain of Bhutan like majestic Gangkar Puensum, formidable Table Mountain and Tiger Mountain. As it is located at the top, the view of the Himalayan ranges is better than anywhere in the area, even as compared to famous Dochula Pass.
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Clinging on a huge rock towards the north end of the Tang valley lies the Thowa Drak Hermitage just like the famed Tiger’s Nest Monastery in Paro. From the valley or road point it is a stiff 3 hours hike uphill through the serene and peaceful forest. Sweeping views of the Tang valley and the landscape can be enjoyed along the way with a bird’s eye view from the main site.
A quick visit to the Swiss Cheese Factory and Brewery is a refreshing alternative after visiting many temples and religious sites in the Bumthang valley. The Factory was started in the late 1960’s by a Swiss national Mr Fritz Maurer who visited Bhutan and settled in Bumthang.