• Thimphu, the capital city and home to the royal family. You'll visit the Folk Heritage Museum, Textile Museum, School of the Voluntary Artists, and a local artist's private studio.
• Tashichhdzong, the capitol building and palace of the reigning king, Jigme Singnye Wangchuck, who co-rules with Jo Khenpo, the supreme religious leader.
• Distinctive Bhutanese architecture, including cliff-hugging monasteries and massive dzongs, defensively sited mountain fortresses that enclose palaces, courtyards, and temples throughout the kingdom.
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Andy Rotman, assistant professor of religion and Ph.D. in South Asian languages and civilizations