Bhutan attractions, places and sights lists all tourists’ attractions of Bhutan. This are places to see in Bhutan, famous or otherwise, that one visits on their trip to Bhutan. It contains sight information, photos, and reviews. This is our effort to well inform visitors to Bhutan.We welcome comments, review which you can complete on the form at the end of each places or attractions. If wish to contribute photos or videos, please call or email.
Phuentsholing
Is a frontier and thriving commercial center on the northern edge of the Indian plains and six hours drive south of Thimphu and Paro International airport. Situated at the foothills of Himalaya, it se...
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Paro
The small and charming town of Paro (2280m) lies in the center of the valley, on the bank of Pa Chhu River. Paro town was first formed in 1985 with one main street, lined with colorfully painted shops...
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Thimphu
Thimphu is the capital of Bhutan, and also the name of the valley and Dzongkhag or district. With estimated population of around 100,000, Thimphu is Bhutan's largest city. Thimphu valley is at an aver...
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Punakha & Wangdue
Punakha and Wangdue Phodrang are administrative centers of their respective Dzongkhang or districts. Located close to each other and being in the same valley, we have described them together. It takes...
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Haa
at 2,670m is another beautiful valley, quite like Paro but being higher, rice crops are not grown here. The main crops of the valley are wheat, barley, millet and Potatoes.
In ancient times, this was...
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Wangdue
Wangdue town at 1240m lies around 20km, half hour drive from Punakha and around 10 minutes drive from Lobesa. The small town of white washed wooden shops and resturants has ramshackle but untouched a...
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Bumthang
Bumthang is one the most historic district, if the number of ancient temples and sacred sites is counted, and therefore it is sometimes called the spiritual and cultural heartland of Bhutan. Bumthang ...
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Trongsa
(2,200m) lies at the geographical center of Bhutan. The town of Trongsa has been developing since 1980's, with many of the shops being owned by Bhutanese of Tibetan decent. This small town is located ...
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Gangtey in Phobjikha Valley
Gangtey or Phobjikha at an average altitude of 3,000m is a wide and beautiful valley, designated as conservation zone within the Jigme Singye Wangchuk National Park (formerly known as Black Mountains...
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Lhuentse
Lhuentse or Kurtoe region is an isolated district in the north east. There are many sizeable villages in the district which are mostly located on the ridge tops. Women of Kurtoe are well known for the...
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Mongar
Mongar is located on hill (like most of the eastern Bhutan towns and villages) at an average of 1600m altitude. The older town was relocated to the current site after the reconstruction of the road. I...
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Trashigang
Trashigang (also spelt Tashigang) town is at about 1070m above the sea level. It is the center and the district capital of Trashigang Dzongkhag, the largest district in the country. Trashigang distric...
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Trashiyangtse
Trashiyangtse at average altitude of 1715m is a newly created district of Trashigang. It borders the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh. The ancient route between east and west Bhutan passed through he...
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Samdrup Jongkhar
is a frontier town in south eastern Bhutan, bordering the Indian state of Assam, located at 170m above sea level. It is the distict capital of Samdrup Jongkhar Dzongkhag and an important market town ...
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Gasa
Gasa is the district in the northwest of the Bhutan. Its main village / town is located near Gasa Dzong. From Punakha, drive 2-3 hours to Goen Damji village, which is connected by new road. From Damji...
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Laya to Lunana Thanza Trek
This part describes the route from Laya to Thanza in Lunana. From Thanza, there are options to go towards Nikka Chu or to trek north east towards Gangkar Punsum base camp and then to Dur and end in Bu...
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