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What to See in Bhutan
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UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Bhutan has no sites inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list.
Cities and Cultural Heritage
Dochula Pass
This Himalayan pass, over 3,000 metres high, is home to 108 stupas at its summit, along with a monastery and a rhododendron botanical garden.
This Himalayan pass, over 3,000 metres high, is home to 108 stupas at its summit, along with a monastery and a rhododendron botanical garden.
Jakar
This fairly touristy town, set in a valley "with a Swiss feel," is where Buddhism was born in Bhutan. You can visit several monasteries and a small 17th-century fortress here.
This fairly touristy town, set in a valley "with a Swiss feel," is where Buddhism was born in Bhutan. You can visit several monasteries and a small 17th-century fortress here.
Paro
Though primarily known for hosting the country’s only international airport, Paro is also home to several temples (especially in its surroundings, starting with the famous Taktshang) and a fortress-monastery that overlooks the town.
Though primarily known for hosting the country’s only international airport, Paro is also home to several temples (especially in its surroundings, starting with the famous Taktshang) and a fortress-monastery that overlooks the town.
Punakha
The former capital is home to the Punakha Dzong (17th century), one of the kingdom’s most important palaces. You can trek in its surroundings.
The former capital is home to the Punakha Dzong (17th century), one of the kingdom’s most important palaces. You can trek in its surroundings.
Tiger's Nest Monastery
This is the most famous and photogenic of all the country's monasteries. Built on a cliffside, it overlooks the Paro valley from 700 m above.
This is the most famous and photogenic of all the country's monasteries. Built on a cliffside, it overlooks the Paro valley from 700 m above.
Thimphu
While not exactly a "must-see", Bhutan’s capital still boasts several traditional buildings, a number of museums, a well-known market, and some interesting monasteries in the surrounding area.
While not exactly a "must-see", Bhutan’s capital still boasts several traditional buildings, a number of museums, a well-known market, and some interesting monasteries in the surrounding area.
Trashigang
This trading town in eastern Bhutan is primarily a base for exploring the surrounding area or setting off on a trek.
This trading town in eastern Bhutan is primarily a base for exploring the surrounding area or setting off on a trek.
Trongsa
The small town is located between Thimphu and Jakar. It is home to a massive 16th-century fortress-monastery and a small museum housed in an old tower.
The small town is located between Thimphu and Jakar. It is home to a massive 16th-century fortress-monastery and a small museum housed in an old tower.
Natural Heritage
Druk Path Trek
This is the best-known and most popular of the twenty or so trekking routes in Bhutan. It connects Paro to Thimphu in around 6 days of walking through pleasant scenery.
This is the best-known and most popular of the twenty or so trekking routes in Bhutan. It connects Paro to Thimphu in around 6 days of walking through pleasant scenery.
Jigme Dorji National Park
This is Bhutan's second-largest national park. It is renowned for its wildlife and stunning high-mountain landscapes, including numerous lakes and glaciers. Trekking is possible here.
This is Bhutan's second-largest national park. It is renowned for its wildlife and stunning high-mountain landscapes, including numerous lakes and glaciers. Trekking is possible here.
Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park
This forested park is known for its wildlife, including bears, pandas, and snow leopards, as well as numerous bird species.
This forested park is known for its wildlife, including bears, pandas, and snow leopards, as well as numerous bird species.
Royal Manas National Park
The country's oldest park is renowned for its wildlife, home to tigers, leopards, elephants, rhinoceroses, and many other species. It extends from the Manas National Park located in India.
The country's oldest park is renowned for its wildlife, home to tigers, leopards, elephants, rhinoceroses, and many other species. It extends from the Manas National Park located in India.
Bumdeling Wildlife Sanctuary
In northeastern Bhutan, the site is home to numerous bird species and, to a lesser extent, bears, pandas, and snow leopards.
In northeastern Bhutan, the site is home to numerous bird species and, to a lesser extent, bears, pandas, and snow leopards.
Must-see & highly recommended
Tiger's Nest Monastery
★★★★ This is the most famous and photogenic of all the country's monasteries. Built on a cliffside, it overlooks the Paro valley from 700 m…
Recommended
Druk Path Trek
★★★ This is the best-known and most popular of the twenty or so trekking routes in Bhutan. It connects Paro to Thimphu in around 6 days of…
Jigme Dorji National Park
★★★ This is Bhutan's second-largest national park. It is renowned for its wildlife and stunning high-mountain landscapes, including numerous…
Worth a look / Other
Dochula Pass
★★ This Himalayan pass, over 3,000 metres high, is home to 108 stupas at its summit, along with a monastery and a rhododendron botanical…
Jakar
★★ This fairly touristy town, set in a valley "with a Swiss feel," is where Buddhism was born in Bhutan. You can visit several monasteries and…
Royal Manas National Park
★★ The country's oldest park is renowned for its wildlife, home to tigers, leopards, elephants, rhinoceroses, and many other species. It…
Punakha
★★ The former capital is home to the Punakha Dzong (17th century), one of the kingdom’s most important palaces. You can trek in its…
Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park
★ This forested park is known for its wildlife, including bears, pandas, and snow leopards, as well as numerous bird species.
Paro
★ Though primarily known for hosting the country’s only international airport, Paro is also home to several temples (especially in its…
Bumdeling Wildlife Sanctuary
★ In northeastern Bhutan, the site is home to numerous bird species and, to a lesser extent, bears, pandas, and snow leopards.
Thimphu
★ While not exactly a "must-see", Bhutan’s capital still boasts several traditional buildings, a number of museums, a well-known…
Trashigang
★ This trading town in eastern Bhutan is primarily a base for exploring the surrounding area or setting off on a trek.
Trongsa
★ The small town is located between Thimphu and Jakar. It is home to a massive 16th-century fortress-monastery and a small museum housed in…