Simply Bhutan Museum
Tashi Wangmo • June 6, 2020
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The Simply Bhutan Museum is located in the heart of the city and is closest to a living museum showcasing the age old culture and traditions of Bhutan. Like a small ancient village one can feel the medieval aura as soon as you enter the museum.
Inside the museum, visitors can experience the simple lifestyle of ancient Bhutan and the unique culture that has been passed down and preserved from generation to generation. Serving of Suja “salt and butter tea” and Zaw “puffed rice” is the first and foremost thing that is offered to the guest and that just kick starts your unique experience of the authentic Bhutanese culture. Rest assured that within a short span of time one can grab a glimpse of the simple and rustic lifestyle of the locals.
Watching the men and women perform traditional songs and dances, demonstration of building of the rammed earth traditional house, playing traditional dart and archery, dressing in the National attire will make you feel like you are in a local village. The small but outrageous Phallus garden makes for interesting photos!
The Museum also serves an array of traditional Bhutanese cuisines during their specified lunch/dinner timings and there are also few shops selling arts and crafts, however it is not necessary to buy.
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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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.