Craft Bazaar
Sonam Dendup • September 9, 2020
The Authentic Bhutanese Handicrafts
The Craft Bazaar is a single line of shops selling authentic handicrafts of Bhutan made from locally available raw materials. Initiated by the Agency for Promotion of Indigenous Crafts (of the Ministry of Economic Affairs) few years ago, the market has been a platform for local artist particularly from the rural areas to show case their creative and artistic talent. Such markets help in conservation of the unique arts and crafts, encourage income generating activities for young entrepreneurs and facilitate the growth of the craft sector.
As you leisurely stroll along the market, you will find many different arts and crafts from simple hand bags, wooden plates, key hangers, fridge magnets to intricately woven silk textiles to the elaborate Thangkas “religious painting in a scroll”. While it is not compulsory to purchase, however if interested one will find at least one or two souvenirs to take back as a gift or souvenir to remember your Bhutan holiday.
Through this undisturbed tropical, sub-tropical and Alpine regions of virgin forests, waterfalls and lakes, highland nomadic villages, undisturbed nature and views of the Greater Himalayas and Snow Capped Peaks, Bhutan offers some of the best trekking experiences all year round.
The view from there is the panoramic sight of almost all the tallest Himalayan Mountain of Bhutan like majestic Gangkar Puensum, formidable Table Mountain and Tiger Mountain. As it is located at the top, the view of the Himalayan ranges is better than anywhere in the area, even as compared to famous Dochula Pass.
For Bhutanese, Gross National Happiness means a good government that creates an enabling environment for people to pursue happiness in a meaningful way. The result is a country at peace with itself, and people at peace with themselves!
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Clinging on a huge rock towards the north end of the Tang valley lies the Thowa Drak Hermitage just like the famed Tiger’s Nest Monastery in Paro. From the valley or road point it is a stiff 3 hours hike uphill through the serene and peaceful forest. Sweeping views of the Tang valley and the landscape can be enjoyed along the way with a bird’s eye view from the main site.
A quick visit to the Swiss Cheese Factory and Brewery is a refreshing alternative after visiting many temples and religious sites in the Bumthang valley. The Factory was started in the late 1960’s by a Swiss national Mr Fritz Maurer who visited Bhutan and settled in Bumthang.