Motithang Takin Preserve, located in the Motithang district of Thimphu, Bhutan is a wildlife reserve area for Bhutan takin, the national animal of Bhutan. …
Visited the preserve with my kids in november 2024. the reserve is large with very big enclosures. the entry fee is minimal and is open to visitors during the daytime. the reserve has few other ani…Full review by 1Ajay_Sharma1
Dec 14, 2024
If you want to see a takin (the national animal of Bhutan), this is the place to go. The preserve is home to wounded takin, either for rehabilitation or to live out their lives. It is also home to …Full review by thechronictraveller
Nov 18, 2024
Taking zoo is a lovely and a beautiful place to visit. This place is one of my favorite destination and the animals are amazing. The zoo is situated closeby The Seva Hotel, a 4 star property in Thimp…Full review by TheSevaHotelBhutan
What are the entry-fee charges for National Handicrafts Emporium, National Library, Takin Presevagion center, Taschicho Dzong and Buddha Point ?
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Rs.100/- per person as far as I can remember - but worth it for nature lovers and for a quiet walk in the woods. Path can be slippery please ensure good footwear. Have a great holiday !!!
Hi! Could anyone tell me if there is anywhere in Bhutan where one can see the Takin "in the wild" instead of at the "preserve"? Any chance of seeing this Gnu-looking creature at any of the National Parks in Bhutan?
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Agree with previous replies, rarely spotted in the wild and only in remote areas. Getting to Bumthang was a hairy enough journey, but travelling further north in the hope of an unlikely …
Agree with previous replies, rarely spotted in the wild and only in remote areas. Getting to Bumthang was a hairy enough journey, but travelling further north in the hope of an unlikely encounter will be even worse, and most likely a wasted trip. In the reserve you can get a better view and when we visited one came right up to the fence. Not pretty but seemed very sweet. Don't know if I'd like to meet a wild one up close though.
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