Places of interest in Bhutan
Paro Valley
Paro is a small town in the western part of Bhutan. The town of Paro lies at an elevation of 2280 m. on the banks of the Paro Chhu (river).
Thimphu Valley
Thimphu is the capital of Bhutan since 1960. It lies at an elevation of over 7600 ft. Tashichhodzong is the centre of administration and summer residence..
Haa valley
Haa valley was known for its animist tradition during the pre- Buddhist era. Inhabitants of Haa then believed offering animal blood to their local deities.
Phuentsholing
Phuentsholing, lying at an altitude of 300 m above the sea level is a border town in south western Bhutan. It is the main frontier town and a thriving commercial centre.
Punakha Valley
Punakha valley lies at an altitude 4420 feet. It served as the capital of Bhutan until 1955. It is the winter seat of the Je Khenpo (Chief Abbot) and the monk body at present.
Wangduephodrang
Wangduephodrang is at a distance of around 17 kms from Punakha and is the last town on the central highway before central Bhutan. The old town used to be a little....
Trashigang
Trashigang is located at an altitude of 1100 M in the far east of Bhutan. It is situated on the banks of the Gamri Chhu and it is the country’s largest district. In the earlier...
Trashiyangtse
Located in the eastern Bhutan at an altitude of 1700 m, Trashiyangtse is a rapidly growing town and administrative center of the district. The main town is situated in a small river
Samdrupjongkhar
Located in the southeastern corner of the country, Samdrupjongkhar Dzongkhag shares its northen and southern borders with the Indian states of Arunachal Pradesh and Assam.
