Bhutan

Fondly known as the peace and happiness capital of the world, Bhutan is the little Himalayan Kingdom. Blessed with the beauty of Himalayan ranges, Bhutan looks magical with snow peaks all around making their way for gorges, streams, and scenic dense forests. Festivals and adventure activities attract a major part of tourists from around the world every year. With the ornate temples, monasteries, and Dzong fortresses, Bhutan must be visited once.

Places to Visit in Bhutan

Phobjikha Valley

Phobjikha is an enormous U-shaped glacial valley which borders the Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park. This ever enchanting land is mostly visited for the beautiful black-necked cranes that are found during winters. Not just that, the picturesque Phobjikha is also popular for witnessing the Tshechu festival and Crane festival which is held in Gangtey Monastery. You can also see some animals like Wild boars, sambars, serows, Himalayan black bears in Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park.

Chokhor Valley

Near the foothills of Chokhor Valley, Jakar is locally known as Chamkhar. This region is mainly known for its trading center and Jakar Dzong. Besides this popular Dzong, there are other attractions like Wangdichholing Palace, Bumthang Brewery, Lhodrak Kharchu Goemba, Cheese Factory, making it a beautiful destination to visit when in Bhutan.

Punakha

Punakha is another spectacular destination of Bhutan which is widely visited by adventure junkies. River-rafting is the most enthralling activities that you can enjoy in the two rivers– Mo and Pho. Moreover, However, Punakha is widely famous for the 17th-century fortress, Punakha Dzong. Surrounding the town in the Punakha Valley, it boasts some iconic attractions like Chimi Lhakhang and Namgyal Chorten. From these points, you can get panoramic vistas of glittering rivers and snowy mountains. Not only famous by adventure sports & serene Dzong, but also for masked dances and traditional music which are performed on every occasion.

Trongsa

Trongsa sits in central Bhutan which creates a beautiful place to treat your senses and meditate. This must-visit place in Bhutan is placed in the center with connecting roads to Bumthang, Gelephu, and Punakha. A famous attraction is Trongsa Dzong which is one of the best Buddhist monasteries. It is a sleepy little town and apart from sightseeing one can pass time by taking strolls along the shops which are crowded with gleeful locals.

Paro

Its peaceful serene beauty and clean air, surrounded by unleveled mountains, lush green fields and historical buildings make Paro the foremost popular destination in Bhutan. It is here in the city, where the only international airport can be found. Thus, Paro receives maximum number of tourists year round. There are frequent visits to the attractive dongs such as Paro and Zuri; monasteries and palaces like Paro Taktsang (Tiger’s Nest Monastery), Pelri Goemba, Ugyen Pelri Palace. Other best tourism places include temples, monuments and museums such as Bondey Lhakhang, Khangkhu Lhakhang, Tago Lhakhang, Druk Choeding and National Museum.