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Destinations in Bhutan
From the western valleys around Paro to the gorges of the far east — the places our journeys reach, and what waits in each.
01
Paro
A wide river valley of farmhouses and rice fields, home to the international airport, Rinpung Dzong and, high on its northern cliffs, the Tiger’s Nest.
- Paro Taktsang (Tiger's Nest)
- Rinpung Dzong and Nyamai Zam
- Kyichu Lhakhang
- The National Museum
02
Thimphu
The capital sits in a steep valley along the Wang Chhu — government offices in a fortress, craft schools, cafés, and a giant golden Buddha on the ridge.
- Buddha Dordenma
- Tashichho Dzong
- The National Memorial Chorten
- The weekend vegetable market
03
Punakha & Wangdue
Low, warm valleys of rice terraces and orange orchards, where Punakha Dzong stands at the meeting of two rivers.
- Punakha Dzong
- Chimi Lhakhang
- Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten
- Wangdue Phodrang Dzong
04
Phobjikha
A high glacial valley of marsh, pine and potato fields — winter home of the black-necked cranes.
- Gangtey Goenpa
- The Gangtey nature trail
- The crane information centre
- Farmhouse lodges
Journeys here: Across the Black Mountains to Bumthang, Phobjikha Slow Days
05
Trongsa
The historic heart of the kingdom, where a vast dzong once guarded the only road between east and west.
- Trongsa Dzong
- The Ta Dzong watchtower museum
- Chendebji Chorten
- The Pele La pass
06
Bumthang
Four high valleys of buckwheat and pine, filled with ancient temples and legends of Guru Rinpoche.
- Jambay Lhakhang
- Kurje Lhakhang
- Jakar Dzong
- Mebar Tsho, the Burning Lake
07
Haa
A quiet western valley over the Chele La, known for its white and black temples and summer herding festival.
- The Chele La pass
- Lhakhang Karpo and Lhakhang Nagpo
- Village homestays
- The Haa Summer Festival
08
Mongar & Lhuentse
Steep, forested gorges in the north-east, ancestral home of the royal family and of Bhutan’s finest brocade.
- Lhuentse Dzong
- Khoma weaving village
- Mongar Dzong
- The Thrumshing La
Journeys here: The Weavers' Road: Bumthang to the Far East
09
Trashigang & Trashi Yangtse
The market heart of the east, a day’s drive from the Indian plains, with dzongs perched above deep river valleys.
- Trashigang Dzong
- Chorten Kora
- Radhi village
- Gom Kora temple
Journeys here: The Weavers' Road: Bumthang to the Far East
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