Paro

Paro is a picturesque valley town known for the iconic Tiger’s Nest Monastery perched on a cliffside. It offers stunning views, ancient dzongs, and Bhutan’s only international airport.

Paro Taktsang, or Tiger’s Nest Monastery, is a sacred cliffside temple and Bhutan’s most iconic spiritual landmark.

Paro Ta Dzong, once a watchtower, now serves as Bhutan’s National Museum, showcasing rich cultural and historical artifacts.

Paro Dzong is a majestic fortress and monastery overlooking the Paro River, known for its stunning architecture and role as a cultural and religious center.

Paro Airport is Bhutan’s only international airport, known for its challenging approach amid towering Himalayan peaks.

Thimphu

Thimphu, Bhutan’s capital, blends tradition and modernity with landmarks like the Buddha Dordenma and Tashichho Dzong. It’s a cultural hub with vibrant markets, museums, and scenic mountain views.

Thimphu Memorial Chorten is a prominent Buddhist stupa built to honor Bhutan’s third king, symbolizing peace and enlightenment.

Tashichho Dzong is a historic fortress in Thimphu that serves as the seat of Bhutan’s government and a major religious center.

Buddha Point in Thimphu features the giant Buddha Dordenma statue, one of the largest sitting Buddha statues in the world, offering panoramic views of the valley.

Dochula Pass is a scenic mountain pass in Bhutan known for its 108 chortens and stunning Himalayan views.

Punakha

Punakha is a beautiful valley town famous for the historic Punakha Dzong, scenic rivers, and its role as Bhutan’s ancient winter capital.

Punakha Dzong is a stunning fortress at the meeting point of two rivers, serving as a key religious and administrative landmark in Bhutan.

This 160m suspension bridge near Punakha Dzong is one of Bhutan’s longest, with a swaying prayer-flag-covered walkway over the Po Chhu.

The Po Chhu and Mo Chhu are two rivers that meet near Punakha Dzong, creating a scenic and culturally important confluence in Bhutan.

Bumthang

Bumthang is a picturesque region in central Bhutan known for its ancient temples, beautiful valleys, and rich spiritual heritage.

Jambey Lhakhang is one of the oldest temples in Bhutan, believed to have been built in the 7th century by Tibetan King Songtsen Gampo.

Mebartsho, or the Burning Lake, is a sacred site in Bumthang where saint Pema Lingpa is believed to have discovered hidden treasures from the river while holding a still-burning lamp.

Kurjey Lhakhang in Bumthang is a sacred temple complex where Guru Rinpoche is believed to have left his body imprint on a rock while meditating in the 8th century.

Jakar Dzong, known as the “Fortress of the White Bird,” overlooks Chamkhar Valley and was founded in the 17th century where a white bird is said to have signaled its auspicious location.