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Buddha Point

Thimphu, Bhutan
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Ranked #5 of 18 attractions in Thimphu
Type: Monuments/ Statues
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Mumbai (Bombay), India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

A quick winding drive from Thimpu city. Can get pretty windy up there, so please considering warm clothing especially if you plan on visiting during the evening. Can get rather chilly too. The statue overlooks the Thimpu valley. The statue can be seen from many place of the city and looks great overlooking the city when viewed from the road... More

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Bangalore
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013

Nice views, Nice statue, Nice drive.Thats where everything ends nothing exclusively special once there. Evenings could be stunning with lights from the valley down and of course the breeze, But the sun was harsh during my visit.

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Caribbean
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

This is an incredible statue of the Buddha, no expense spared by the foreign patron. The views are great and although the statue itself is largely finished, the surrounding area is still being worked on. The surrounding park has good trails and is well maintained, more landscaping is in progress and it was good to see locals enjoying the total... More

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Trivandrum
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

The temple and site is still under construction. The statute of Buddha itself is quite impressive and huge. It is worth a visit especially during dusk to get good view of Thimpu city . If you wait long enough you can also take some good night photos of Thimpu city from there. But as others said it can get quite... More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013

Even though it is still under construction, this complex is impressive. On a clear day you get an amazing view of Thimphu and the valley. The Buddha is just massive. I can't imagine what the whole complex will look like once it is done. They are building a two storey temple underneath the Buddha. You can also see it across... More

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Thailand
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

It is still under construction but worth a visit. Very windy so make sure you have sunglasses. It has taken 6 years and looks like it will take another year to complete. But it is very facinating.

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Singapore
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

I walked to the Buddha point from Thimphu and i must say this is the way to enjoy this. Try skipping the car as you have some good views while you are on the way too. It took me an hour and fifteen minutes to reach there. It is a very gradual uphill so most people can do it with... More

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Kansas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2013

excellent view and breathtaking experience. The statue of the Buddha was magnificent...travellers can take a hike instead of the car.

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Fort Worth, Texas
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37 attraction reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013

This new statue on the mountain is beautiful. Worth the trip. Also a great view from the top of the surrounding valley.

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Chicago,Illinois
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2013

Although the site is not yet completed, the Buddha statue is incredibly large and well worth a visit.

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