You know what hits you in the face when you go to Bhutan? Temples. They're everywhere, and every one of them is like entering another universe.
We're referring to locations such as Tiger's Nest, where a stubborn monk chose to construct a monastery on the face of a cliff. There are also village temples where old grandmothers turn prayer wheels while children frolic outside and large monastery complexes with red-robed monks chanting in the early morning. Each one tells a different tale.
What's wonderful is that these are not museum artefacts. People do use them. You'll see pilgrims walking for days to get there, families making offerings, and monks who've lived this way for centuries. The artwork within will blow your mind—statues and paintings that took years to make, all handmade.
In all honesty, the temples in Bhutan are likely the reason that most people ever fall in love with this nation. They're certainly one of the best places to visit in Bhutan, but they're much more than sightseeing attractions. They're doors into how an entire society perceives life, death, and the rest.
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