Bhutan Travel Thimphu - Motithang Takin Preserve

 Bhutan Travel Thimphu - Motithang Takin Preserve (2018 0325)

Located in the Motithang district of Thimphu, Bhutan is a wildlife reserve area for Takin羚牛, the national animal of Bhutan.

Coordinates        27°2854N 89°3640E

Native in high altitude areas like Northeast India, Northwest Myanmar, the Chinese part of the Himalayas and whole of Bhutan.

The reason for declaring Takin (Dong Gyem Tsey) as a national animal of Bhutan on 25 November 2005 (Budorcas taxicolor) is attributed to a legend of the animal’s creation in Bhutan in the 15th century by Lama Drukpa Kunley.

Entrance of the Preserve

A board at Motithang Takin Preserve giving description about Bhutan Takin

Takin, the national animal of Bhutan, grazing in the preserve


Bristlecone Pine Cone





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