Do you want to tilt your inner animal lover side? If yes, then do explore it now!
Home to Bhutan's National Animal!!
2013:#Takin aka Gnu goat (Budorcas taxicolor) is the #National animal of #Bhutan. This was taken in Motithang Takin Preserve. Adoption of this animal symbolises transition of warrior Bhutan to peace-loving Bhutan.
HiRes: https://t.co/KPmbC0xFbF �2017 Srijan Roy Choudhury pic.twitter.com/F5pNow74lP � Srijan Roy Choudhury (@SRoyCh) February 17, 2018
Perched at an altitude of 2500ft, Motithang Takin Preserve is bejeweled with a dense forest that you must witness while you are in Bhutan. Situated on the outskirts of Thimphu Valley, this preserve center is dedicated to preserving the national animal of Bhutan, Takin'.
Which place can be better than exploring Motithang in Bhutan for a wildlife enthusiast?
How can you reach Takin Preserve?
By air- The easiest way to reach is to take a flight from your town to Paro International Airport. From there, you will get several hired taxis up to Motithang Takin Preserve.
The distance between Paro Airport & Takin Preserve Centre- 50.9 km
By rail- There are no direct rail tracks up to Bhutan. Firstly, you have to reach its nearest railhead to New Jalpaiguri Railway station (NJP) which is located nearby to Siliguri. Then you can avail car rental service in Siliguri to reach Bhutan via Phuentsholing.
A Charismatic Glimpse of Takin!!
This unusual looking animal is the Takin, Bhutan's national animal #wildlife #bhutan #photo pic.twitter.com/mjgqdZZNaC
� Sean Mooney (@KanaKukui) August 6, 2017
Would you ever see any animal which is a mishmash of cow and goat? Sound weird, right? Yes, Takin is just like that!
Takin is a rare type of goat-antelope animal living in the Eastern Himalayas of Bhutan. The most distinctive features which make it different from others are-
- Elongated Noses
- Broad Heads
- Bulky Torsos
All scientists are keen to study this animal because though it resembles just like a muskox, it is actually genetically similar to sheep.
History Lies Behind Motithang Takin Preserve!!
Let's have a look about Takin Preserve Centre's history at below-
- Initially, Motithang was a mini zoo that was used about Buddhist teaching.
- Then the 4th King of Bhutan decided against the establishment of this zoo as it was not synced with the Bhutanese culture.
- After the zoo was dismantled, the animals being held there were freed to go back in the wild.
- Interestingly, a flock of Takin, which lived in the zoo, was seen to roam around the city of Thimphu for food.
- Then it was decided to put them back into the preserve center and finally, it became as Takin Preserve center.
Isn't it too much interesting? Yes, it is and a place worth to visit!
Do you know the story behind the creation of Takin - The National animal of #Bhutan ? #Travel #ttot FIND OUT HERE https://t.co/O8QnVB7uAN pic.twitter.com/ZegTLUnnNW
� Parnashree Devi ✈️ (@parnashree19) February 23, 2017
More to Know About Takin Preserve!!
Let's take a look at some important information about it-
Best time to Visit- March to September
Things to see- Explore Takin, Barking Deer, Sambar Deer etc.
Things to do- Picnicking & Trekking
Opening Hours- 9 am to 4 pm
Entry Fee- INR 30 per person
Still thinking? You should not! You should explore this place atleast once in a lifetime while you are in Bhutan!
Popular FAQs-
Q. Which are the nearby hotels of Takin Preserve?
A. The most comfortable nearby hotels of Takin Preserve are Hotel Norbuling, Khang Residency, and Hotel Amodhara.
Q. Which are the nearby restaurants of Takin Preserve Centre?
A. The most popular nearby restaurants are Ambient Caf�, The Zone, ZaSa , Zombala etc.
