Places to visit

Paro

Generally visitors enter the Kingdom at Paro by the National Airline Druk Air. Due to the location of the International airport, Paro valley is well developed in terms of infrastructure like road network, hotels and other tourist facilities. Paro is one of the most populated areas of the country and ..

Thimphu

Thimphu is the capital city of Bhutan since 1961 with a population of approximately 100,000 people. Thimphu, perhaps the most unusual capital city in the world, is a bustling town on the banks of the Wang chhu. The culture of Bhutan is fully reflected in Thimphu in respect of literature, religion ..

Punakha

It is the old capital of Bhutan and the seat of government until 1955, when the capital was moved to Thimphu. It is about 72 km away from Thimphu and it takes about 3 hours by car. Unlike Thimphu it is quite warm in winter and hot in summer. Punakha valley is famous for rice cultivation;

Wangduephodrang

Wangduephodrang is one of the largest Dzongkhag in the country which experience extremely varied climatic conditions ranging from Sub-Tropical forests in the south to cool and snowy regions in the north. This region is famous for bamboo and stone artifacts. A two hours’ drive ..

Haa

Haa is the smallest Dzongkhag in the country. This tiny region is one of the most beautiful and isolated areas adorned with pristine alpine forests and tranquil mountain peaks. This valley remains one of the least visited areas in the country and retains the air of an unspoiled, primeval forest.

Bumthang

It lies in the central Bhutan and is often described as the spiritual heartland of the Kingdom. There are numerous monasteries and spiritual sites in this charming valley where history and mythology help to bring alive much of Bhutan’s culture and traditions. Bumthang is a picturesque valley of beautiful..

Trongsa

About four hour’s drive from Wangduephodrang is the central district of Trongsa The Trongsa dzong holds a historic importance for Bhutan’s royal family, being a 350-year old massive ..

Lhuntse

It lies in the remote district of Bhutan. Although the region is accessible, there are fewer roads than in other parts. The place is increasingly getting isolated, as more and more people are attracted …

Mongar

Mongar is a small town built on the top of hill and is emerging as the eastern commercial center. The people love to decorate their houses with traditional paintings, and potted flowers and plants.

Phuentsholing

To the southwest lies Phuentsholing, a bustling industrial town and a business hug that is the southern gateway to India. It is an important border town and can also be used as the entry or exit point to Bhutan. The town lies on the southern border of Bhutan with India.

Trashigang

Trashigang, the largest and the most populated districts of Bhutan is a 3 hour drive from Mongar. The historic Trashigang Dzong, atop a vertical hill above the Sherichu river is a fine example of the strategic role that these monastic fortresses played in keeping enemies out in ancient times.

Trashi Yangtze

Trashi Yangtze is located in the Far East a 3 hour drive from Trashigang; the place boarders to Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh in the east and China to the north. The town has developed around Chorten Kora, one of only two Chortens built in a style prevalent in Nepal, a spot where Guru Rimpoche ..

Samdrup Jongkhar

It is the South Eastern Dzongkhag of Bhutan bordering with the Assam and Arunachal Pradesh states of India. The region lies on the subtropical range with elevations ranging from 200 meters to 3,500 Mtrs. above sea level. Lack of motorable road makes the smaller settlements in the Dzongkhag remains isolated and remote.