Cloud Kingdom Bhutan

28/09/2022

30/09/2021

𝐁𝐮𝐝𝐝𝐡𝐚 𝐃𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐦𝐚 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐞
𝐊𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐥-𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠
𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐡𝐮, 𝕭𝖍𝖚𝖙𝖆𝖓

The Buddha Dordenma is located atop a hill in Kuenselphodrang Nature Park and overlooks the Southern entrance to Thimphu Valley. The statue fulfils an ancient prophecy dating back to the 8th century A.D that was discovered by Terton Pema Lingpa (Religious Treasure Discoverer) and is said to emanate an aura of peace and happiness to the entire world.
This massive statue of Shakyamuni measures in at a height of 51.5 m, making it one of the largest statues of Buddha in the world. The statue is made of bronze and is gilded in gold. 125,000 smaller Buddha statues have been placed within the Buddha Dordenma statue; 100,000 statues of which are 8-inches-tall and 25,000 statues of which are 12 inches tall. Each of these thousands of Buddhas have also been cast in bronze and gilded. The throne that the Buddha Dordenma sits upon is a large meditation hall.

“𝘞𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴; 𝘸𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘬. 𝘞𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘶𝘳𝘦, 𝘫𝘰𝘺 𝘧𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘸𝘴 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘢 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘥𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘯𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘴”
- 𝕭𝖚𝖉𝖉𝖍𝖆

29/09/2021

Horses make a landscape look beautiful.. 🤩🍀🍁

27/09/2021

𝕷𝖆𝖞𝖆 𝖁𝖎𝖑𝖑𝖆𝖌𝖊
𝕰𝖑𝖊𝖛𝖆𝖙𝖎𝖔𝖓: 3800𝖒 (12,467 𝖋𝖙)
𝕹𝖔𝖗𝖙𝖍𝖜𝖊𝖘𝖙𝖊𝖗𝖓 𝕭𝖍𝖚𝖙𝖆𝖓

LAYA: Amidst Bhutan’s tremendous beauty which cannot be compared with anything in the world is hidden a pristine and untouched beauty in the form of a small village known, ‘Laya’. This offbeat destination in Bhutan with a handful of houses, is located on the northwestern part of the country in Gasa district where every traveller must visit. Situated at an altitude of 3800 meters, Laya is also be known as the highest settlement in Bhutan.
Laya Village is a settlement with around 270 houses and is also one of the most remote places in Bhutan which are so unspoiled by the modern world that there is no well-constructed road leading to the place. To reach Laya we have to drive for about 2 hours from Gasa town to Koina and trek towards Laya. From Koina, it takes about 7 hours to step into the picturesque panorama of Laya.
The territory of this village in Bhutan begins when one comes across the ancient gate constructed as the limit of the village. The community living in the settlement is known as ‘Layaps’ who are said to be living here since the 15th century when they were banished by the Tibetans. At present, only 3000 inhabitants are left in the country with the main profession of nomadic yak herders who travel daily to the high altitude yak herding camps. Nonetheless, most of the people are involved in hidden trade with Tibet as candies, beer, and other goods available here are Chinese. This is the reason why Laya is one of the richest villages in Bhutan.

25/09/2021

Wachela Pass.
Bhutan - Tibet,China Border
Northwestern Bhutan

Rivers are a lifeline for any society and a powerful source of inspiration for most people.

It symbolizes great flow of life itself.

“No river can return to its source, Yet all rivers must have a beginning”

24/09/2021

Mt. Masagang
Elevation: 7,200 m ( 23,622 ft)
Coordinate: 28°10'06.0"N 89°45'55.0"E
Laya, Gasa
Eastern Himalayas, Northern Bhutan

Masangang Trek is a difficult one but that should not sound as a deterrent to you. Infact it should be pursued as a hurdle worth crossing to experience the true beauty that this ‘remote wilderness’ beholds. This trek takes you to a remote north western region of Laya nestled at the base of Mount Masagang which stands at 7,200m (2,3615ft) above sea level.
The Layaps(People of Laya) consider their place as ‘Baeyul’ or the hidden paradise where the customs and traditions of the Layaps set them distinctly apart from the rest of their Bhutanese brethrens. This remote yet culturally enriching place inspires every trekker to understand amazing vistas of mountains.

13/09/2021

𝖄𝖆𝖐 𝖍𝖊𝖗𝖉𝖊𝖗’𝖘 𝖘𝖍𝖊𝖑𝖙𝖊𝖗
𝕷𝖔𝖈𝖆𝖙𝖎𝖔𝖓: 𝕭𝖊𝖙𝖜𝖊𝖊𝖓 𝕷𝖆𝖞𝖆 - 𝕷𝖎𝖓𝖌𝖟𝖍𝖎
𝕬𝖑𝖙𝖎𝖙𝖚𝖉𝖊: 13,200 𝖋𝖙 𝖆𝖘𝖑

Yak herder’s shelter with vegetative / Eco friendly roof.
It looks like a land of fairytale and pixie dust 🧚‍♀️

What’s missing in the picture??
- GIANT MUSHROOMS 🍄

08/09/2021

𝕹𝖞𝖎𝖟𝖊𝖗𝖌𝖆𝖓𝖌
𝖄𝖊𝖇𝖎𝖘𝖆 𝖁𝖎𝖑𝖑𝖆𝖌𝖊
𝕻𝖚𝖓𝖆𝖐𝖍𝖆 𝕯𝖎𝖘𝖙𝖗𝖎𝖈𝖙
𝖂𝖊𝖘𝖙𝖊𝖗𝖓 𝕭𝖍𝖚𝖙𝖆𝖓

From the temple Khamsum Yulley Namgyal chorten’rooftop, you will see the breathtaking views of the Valley with Mochu river flowing through the mountains. It offers panoramic view of the paddy fields and emerald river of the Punakha valley.

The valley is home for rice and potato fields and depending upon the month you go for Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten Hike, you will find locals harvesting their fields.

07/09/2021

𝕶𝖎𝖑𝖆 𝕲𝖚𝖓𝖌 𝕶𝖆𝖗𝖕𝖔
𝕶𝖎𝖑𝖆, 𝕳𝖆𝖆.
𝖂𝖊𝖘𝖙𝖊𝖗𝖓 𝕭𝖍𝖚𝖙𝖆𝖓
𝕬𝖑𝖙𝖎𝖙𝖚𝖉𝖊: 13,500 𝖋𝖊𝖊𝖙

It takes about an hour’s hike to reach hermitage of Kilya Gung Karpo through rhododendrons, meadows and yak herders grazing land.

At an altitude of about 13,500 ft, the hill is said to be in the shape of a five-pronged vajra in the form of the Lord of empowerment, Marchen.

Kilya Gung Karpo is marked with a stone hermitage. It was founded by Drubthob Pawo Dorji. A flat stone nearby serves the purpose of sky burial, where corpses of infants are left for the vultures and other wild animals to feed on.

“Kilya” Gung Karpo stands true to its Sanskrit translation, ‘the spiritual dagger that subdues all negativity’ as it stands on a lofty peak waiting to eliminate any negative elements coming its way.

From Gung Karpo, one can see Mt. Jomolhari, Mt. Jichu Drake, Dongkarla, Tendrella, Hosharla, Bumdra, Taktsang, and many more.