12+ Amazing Places To Visit In Bhutan, South Asia

Paro Taktsang

Built in 1692, Paro Taktsang, is a  prominent Himalayan Buddhist sacred site. This sacred place has a huge 
respect among the pilgrimages in the Himalayan.

Punakha Dzong

Punakha Dzong is the second oldest and second-largest dzong in Bhutan. This fortress is beautiful and majestic among all the Dzong in the country. The wooden bridge, the river around it, the trees , the reddish brown and white colour of the structure adds all the beauty to the place.

Punakha Suspension Bridge

Finest tourist attraction of Bhutan,Punakha Suspension Bridge. Do visit when you are in Punakha as it gives you a surreal experience of the river flowing beneath the bridge, deep gorges, mountains surrounded around.

Buddha Dordenma

In the mountains of Bhutan there is this enormous statue of Shakyamuni Buddha, Great Buddha Dordenma. This tallest statue of Buddha in the world was constructed to commemorate the anniversary of fourth king of Bhutan. This sacred site by the Buddhists houses a total of 1,25,000 smaller Buddha statues inside it.

Changangkha Lhakhang

Oldest Lhakhang (the house of gods)  in Thimphu where the new born are brought after 3 days to seek blessings from the protective deity of children that resides in this temple. The history and view from the temple both are mindblowing.

Chele La

At an altitude of 3988mt the Chele La 
pass is situated, highest motor able 
point in Bhutan. This pass is famous 
as  it offers you with a spectacular 
panoramic view of the snow cladded 
Himalayan Mountain Range.

Chimi Lhakhang

Temple famous throughout Bhutan also known as the 'Fertility Temple' Built in the 14th century this temple induces fertility for all the visitors who come here wishing for a child. The saint in the temple is said to have the Magical Thunderbolt Of Wisdom.

Drukgyel Dzong

Drukgyel Dzong now in ruins was a 
majestic fortress. Though you cannot enter the Dzong but can witness the 
pleasing backdrop of Chomolhari 
mountain.

Gangtey Monastery

Also known as Gangtey Gonpa or Gangtey Monastery, is an important oldest 
school of Buddhism, among the four 
major schools of Tibetan Buddhism. You'all fall in love with the Gangtey valley and this prominent colourful monastery.

Kyichu Lhakhang

One of the oldest temple of Bhutan  built in around 7th century. All your  wishes can be fulfilled here is what it  is said. Fruit trees around temple,  valley, makes it a must visit trip to the  temple.

National Museum of Bhutan

Situated in Paro, National Museum of Bhutan is a cultural museum that  possesses over 3,000 works of  Bhutanese art. The structure of the  museum is unique but the view that it offers is even more unique.

Tashichho Dzong

This fort is a working fort where the 
administration carry out their day to  day functions. You can visit this  majestic architecture can be visited  after the administration work is done. Everything in this huge palace is  beautiful like the Buddha's 12 years  statue and Monks houses.

Thimphu Chorten

Thimphu Chorten

The Memorial Stupa is one of the most iconic monument. This stupa is different then many other stupas as it does not enshrine human remains. Good scenic view from inside with richly carved annexes facing the four directions, and contain mandalas, and statues.