Places to visit in Bhutan

Thimphu

Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan since 1960, lies at an elevation of over 7600 ft. The Tashichho Dzong is the centre of administration and also the summer residence of the monastic order. The annual Thimphu Tsechu is held in its courtyard... [read more]

Paro

Paro valley has managed to keep its bucolic nature in spite of the Bhutan's only airport and many development activities... [read more]

Wangdue Phodrang

Located at same elevation as Punakha, it's about 30 minutes of drive from Punakha. It is the last town of western Bhutan before you enter into the central part of Bhutan. Known for fine bamboo work and its slate carvings... [read more]

Punakha

Punakha had once served as the winter capital of Bhutan. It is still being used as the winter home to Bhutan's spiritual leader and the monks of Thimphu and Paro. Blessed with temperate climate and fed by Pho Chu (Male) and Mochu (female) rivers, it is the most fertile valley and best red rice grower in the country... [read more]

Trongsa

It takes about 4 hours from Phobjikha to reach Trongsa by car. Located at an altitude of 7600 feet above sea level, Trongsa forms the central hub of the nation and is historically the place from where the nation was unified... [read more]

Bumthang

It is about two and half hours drive from Trongsa to Bumthang. Located at an altitude of 8530 - 13125 feet above sea level, Bumthang is the general name given to a complex of four valleys- Chumey, Choekhor, Tang and Ura... [read more]

Trashigang

In the far east of Bhutan, on high above the bank of Gamri River, lies the second largest district in Bhutan. It has once served as the center of a busy trade with Tibet prior to Chinese occupation, now serves as the junction for east - west highway... [read more]