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Takin Preserve
National Animal of Bhutan
The Takin Preserve, situated in the upper Motithang area, serves as a wildlife reserve for the Takin, Bhutan’s national animal. Originally established as a mini-zoo, it was converted into a preserve upon discovering that the animals chose not to inhabit the surrounding forest even when released.
The designation of the Takin (Budorcas taxicolor) as Bhutan’s national animal is attributed to local mythology. According to legend, the 15th-century saint Drukpa Kunley, popularly known as “The Divine Madman,” is said to have created the animal.
Trips that visit Takin Preserve
- Snow Leopard Jomolhari TrekDay 5: Thimphu Valley Tour 14 days
- Three Himalayan KingdomsDay 12: In Thimphu 15 days
- Window to BhutanDay 2: Thimphu Valley Tour 7 days
- Highlights of Bhutan TourDay 8: In Thimphu 10 days
- Glimpses of Bhutan 6 DaysDay 4: In Thimphu 6 days
- Bhutan Stopover Tour 4 days ( 3 nights)Day 2: Thimphu & Paro Valley Tour 4 days
- Bhutan Country WalksDay 2: In Thimphu 7 days
- Bhutan Tour & Short trekDay 5: In Capital Thimphu 9 days
Near Takin Preserve
Other places within 15 km.
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Museums & Institutions
National Institute of Traditional Medicine
Established in 1988, one of the more interesting facilities in Thimphu is the National Institute of Traditional Medicine.
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Temples & Monasteries
Changangkha Lhakhang
Changangkha Lhakhang is an old fortress like temple and monastic school perched on a ridge above Thimphu.Established in the 12th century on a site chosen by Lama Phajo…
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Museums & Institutions
Institute for Zorig Chusum
Institute for Zorig Chusum or the institute of 13 arts and crafts was opened in June 1997, and it reflects Bhutan's effort to provide opportunities for vocational training…
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Museums & Institutions
National Institute for Zorig Chusum
The National Institute for Zorig Chusum Pedzoe (School of Arts and Crafts) is commonly known as "the painting school".
