Taj Tashi

Thimphu, Bhutan

1/5 The Taj Tashi

2/5 A place to relax with views of the hills, Taj Tashi

3/5 The Thongsel restaurant, Taj Tashi

4/5 Traditional design with a contemporary touch in a guest room, Taj Tashi

5/5 Evening in the courtyard at Taj Tashi

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Summary

Designed in the traditional architectural style the luxurious Taj Tashi is located in central Thimphu making it ideal for exploring the capital. The 66 light and spacious guest rooms are decorated with hand painted cloud murals typical of ancient Bhutanese artwork and appointed with all modern amenities. The hotel's facilities include a spa where you can indulge in a traditional Bhutan hot stone bath in comfort, an indoor swimming pool and fitness centre as well as a couple of restaurants that offer the choice between Bhutanese fine dining, Asian and continental options. There is also a tea lounge where you can try local salted butter tea.

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66 room luxury hotel in the centre of capital with indoor pool, spa and two restaurants

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1/3 Trashi Chhoe dzong houses government offices and is the summer residence of the central monk body

2/3 Prayer flags blowing from a chorten

3/3 The Memorial Chorten was built by the late queen in memory of her son

Thimphu

Thimphu was established in the 1950’s to replace the former capital of Punakha. Situated in western Bhutan at an altitude of 2400m (7874ft) on the bank of the Wang Chu it is the country’s largest town but its population is still less than 100 000. There’s not a traffic light in sight, the atmosphere is relaxed and friendly and most of the places of interest can be enjoyed in just a day or two. Read more?

1/5 The Punakha Valley

2/5 A monk enters a temple within Punakha dzong

3/5 Takstang - the Tiger's Nest Monastery, Paro

4/5 Lighting the wood burning stove in a One bedroom villa, Uma Paro

5/5 Isolation from the world for centuries has helped to preserve Bhutan's pristine environment

Bhutan

Self-isolation has helped Bhutan preserve its unique culture of timeless traditions and to protect its pristine environment of sacred mountains, fast flowing rivers and over 5000 species of plants. This mystical Himalayan kingdom only opened its doors to tourism in the 1980’s and continuously strives to maintain its cultural identity by resisting western influences. Read more?

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Andrea Hulme joins Natural High with a wealth of knowledge, first-hand experience and love of the Indian Subcontinent gained from more than 15 years living, working, volunteering and travelling in India, Nepal and Bhutan.

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