Exploring Bhutan Like Never Before: Here's A Complete Guide To Plan Your Next Trip To Paradise

Paro hosts the international airport of Bhutan. Situated at a height of about 2280 meters above sea level, the key attraction of the place is Tiger’s Nest or Taktsang. The monastery has been built in the honor of Guru Rinpoche. Besides, Paro is known to be the farmer's land and is surrounded by paddy fields.

Thimphu is the capital city of Bhutan, surrounded by pristine mountain views, deep gorges, green meadows, gushing rivers and streams. The key attractions of the place is Memorial Chorten, constructed in the memory of Jigme Dorji Wangchuck who was the third King of Bhutan, and Buddha Dordenma, the tallest Buddha in the world.

Punakha is the previous capital and the current administrative center of Bhutan. It is located at the confluence of the rivers Po Chhu, the male river and Mo Chhu, the female river. The key attraction of the place is the Punakha Dzong, the second oldest monastery of Bhutan and its 180-meter long suspension bridge connecting the Dzong to the rest of the town.

Popularly known as the rice valley due to the abundance of rice cultivation along with wheat and barley. The magical place offers numerous ways to entertain the visitors starting from trekking, hiking, mountain biking and many more. The Haa summer festival is one of the remarkable celebrations at the valley, held in July by the local tribes and nomads.

Shaped like a bowl, Gangtey valley is the home for one of the world's most endangered bird species, the black-necked crane. Many other local birds flock in the valleys, enticing the bird watchers from various parts of the world.

A town at the Indo-Bhutanese border, Phuentsholing is the the trading and commercial center of Bhutan. Temples, monasteries and wildlife sanctuaries are the key attractions of the place, namely the Karbandi Monastery, Zangto Pelri Lhakhang temple and the Amo Chuu – the breeding center for crocodiles and alligators.

7. Chele La Pass

Situated at a towering height of almost 13,000 feet above sea level, Chele La Pass is one of the splendid places to visit in Bhutan. The Pass offers astounding views of the snow-clad majestic Himalayan ranges.

If you are a wildlife admirer, then you will love to visit the Motithang Takin Preserve. Takin, the national animal of Bhutan is specially protected and preserved in the national park. Besides mountain goats, deer, Himalayan monals, monkeys, and langurs are commonly sighted in the preserve.