In Journey to Drukyul tour designed by Adventure Zone Trekking & Expedition P. LTD has given focus for visiting a huge gate in typical Bhutanese architecture marks the entry point to Bhutan from India. One feels a sudden change soon after entering the dragon kingdom. The disturbing chaos of Jaigaon in India is left behind as you enter a tranquil world more conducive to the relaxed atmosphere of Bhutanese lifestyle if you have visited India first and Bhutan then.Thimpu is another attraction which is situated at 2,316m is a fertile valley and has been the capital of Bhutan since 1960. State control has ensured that all houses and buildings in Thimpu are painted and constructed in the traditional Bhutanese style. In Thimpu, Tashichho Dzong is of great importance as it is the main secretariat building housing all the ministries, the National Assembly Hall, the office of the king and the Throne Room. It is also the summer residence of the religious chief, the Je Khempo and the monk body. Within the National Assembly Hall, there is a 2-storey high statue of the Buddha and wall paintings depicting the twelve stages of Buddhahood along with columns of Kanju and Tenju (Buddhist scriptures).The annual Thimpu festival is also held here in the courtyard .It is hard to miss the stupa, a monument dedicated to the late King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, father of modern Bhutan. The Simtokha Dzong lies 8 Km away on a lofty ridge. Thimpu is given higher priority by the visitors as an important attraction of touring program in Bhutan. The valley of Paro at 2280m or Paro valley is the most beautiful in Bhutan and is one of the gifts of nature. To the north lies Mount Chomulhari in all its majestic glory while the glacial waters from the "five sisters" peaks fill the deep gorges with water giving birth to the Paro Chu River and these are the some examples of the attractions in Paro.The fertile valley, Punakha, has a temperate climate and is drained by the Phochu and Mochu River. Punakha was the capital of Bhutan until 1955, and still serves as the winter seat of the Central Monk Body. The fortress of Punakha was built by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyalin in 1637 at the junction of the Phochu and Mochu rivers. The Punakha Dzong houses many sacred temples, including the Machhin Lhakhang, where the embalmed body of Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal lies in state. Originally built by Ngawang Namgyal in 1648, it was later enlarged and redecorated. Of special interest here is the superb collection of sculptures made of rhino horn. The Sherubling Lodge provides comfortable lodging for tourists. Bumthang with the legend has it that when the lamas assembled to decide on the site for Jakar Dzong, a big white bird suddenly rose up in the air and settled on the spur of the hill east of Tongsa, in the wide valley of Bumthang. The Tashigang Dzong stands on a steep ridge above the Manas river. Mongar is the second largest settlement in the east of Bhutan.
