Motithang Takin Preserve

Thimphu is also home to the kingdom’s national animal. Just around 15 to 20-minutes’ drive from the main city, in an area called Motithang, the Takin sanctuary is designated in 8.4 acres of forested land. The Takin is kept in an enclosed fenced zoo which is filled with fresh pasture plus the extra attention from the caretakers.

The Takin was declared as the national animal on 25^th November 2005 as historically ascribed that the animal was created in the 15^th century by Lama Drukpa Kinley popularly known as the divine Madman who was a religious preacher and a proficient tantric. It is believed that when he was asked to perform a miracle, he requested cow and goat meat for lunch. After the food, he used the leftover bones and joined the head of the goat on the skeleton of the cow, then with a snap of the finger he commanded the new animal ‘Takin’ to rise up and graze on the mountainside. To the surprise of the spectators the creature rose and ran up to the meadows to forage. The Takin is also locally known as Dong Gyem Tsey.

This animal is one of a kind and cannot be found in many countries but Bhutan. There are some wild Takins in the mountainous parts of India and China.

Takin Preserve is definitely a popular stop for locals as well as many tourists because of the animal’s rarity. Many people can be seen hiking along the steep park as it offers a sense of relaxation and exercise as they enjoy being close to this rare animal. Along the preserve also hosts other native animals like the beautiful barking deer and the sambar. Visiting the national animal preserve is must do when in the district.

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Centenary Farmer’s Market, Thimphu

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From the dusk till the dawn, farmers works with dedication in his farm land filled with arrays of vegetable varieties. In Bhutan main source of income for farmers are from field produce like potato, cardamom, orange, apple and green vegetables ready to market. Farmer has to survive with whatever is grown from his land. And today, he has bright face since government has been supporting our farmers in various ways.

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Thimphu, Bhutan’s capital, occupies a valley in the country’s western interior. In addition to being the government seat, the city is known for its Buddhist sites. The massive Tashichho Dzong is a fortified monastery and government palace with gold-leaf roofs. The Memorial Chorten, a whitewashed structure with a gold spire, is a revered Buddhist shrine dedicated to Bhutan’s third king, Jigme Dorji Wangchuck. People here are humble and hardworking. The day start with energetic sweepers making the street clean keeping Thimphu well clean. One rushing with fast pace towards respective office Nearby Wangchu River noisy super market where Bhutan produce...

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