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Thowa Drak Hermitage
Sonam Dendup • September 14, 2020
Private Retreat, Hermitage and Mediation Huts
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.
Thowadrak Hermitage comprise of scattered meditation huts, private retreat huts, a main temple and many blessed sites. The site is blessed by Guru Rinpoche who is believed to have meditated there along with his Indian consort Lady Mendhrava.
Thowa drak is highly recommended as a sacred and blessed pilgrimage site and also a perfect place for meditation.
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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Exploring the Tang valley and its landscape on horseback is the perfect outdoors activity for the adventurous traveler as well as a family group. Tang is a wide open valley (albeit small) so the horse riding is a relaxed experience while feasting in the scenic landscape of mountains and rivers.