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17 sacred sites & natural wonders

Where the kingdom keeps its stories

From cliff-side monasteries to ancient dzongs, explore the sacred sites and natural wonders that make Bhutan truly magical.

17 attractions found

Must visit

The places that stay with you

Monastery · Paro

Tiger's Nest Monastery (Taktsang)

Bhutan's most iconic monastery, perched on a cliff 900m above Paro Valley.

4-5 hours3,120 m

Dzong · Paro

Paro Rinpung Dzong

Magnificent fortress-monastery built in 1646.

1-2 hours2,280 m

Temple · Thimphu

Buddha Dordenma

Massive 51.5m golden Buddha statue overlooking Thimphu.

1-2 hours2,500 m

Temple · Thimphu

Memorial Chorten

Iconic stupa built in memory of the Third King.

1 hour2,320 m

Dzong · Thimphu

Tashichho Dzong

Seat of Bhutan's government.

1-2 hours2,320 m

Dzong · Punakha

Punakha Dzong

Bhutan's most beautiful dzong at river confluence.

1-2 hours1,200 m

Monastery · Phobjikha Valley

Gangtey Monastery

Nyingmapa monastery overlooking crane valley.

1-2 hours3,000 m

Dzong · Trongsa

Trongsa Dzong

Bhutan's largest dzong, ancestral home of royals.

1-2 hours2,180 m

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Temple · Paro

Kyichu Lhakhang

One of Bhutan's oldest temples from the 7th century.

1-2 hours2,280 m

Museum · Paro

National Museum of Bhutan

National museum in ancient watchtower.

1-2 hours2,300 m

Museum · Thimphu

Folk Heritage Museum

Traditional farmhouse museum.

1-2 hours2,320 m

Temple · Punakha

Chimi Lhakhang

The Fertility Temple dedicated to the Divine Madman.

1-2 hours1,200 m

Attraction · Punakha

Punakha Suspension Bridge

Bhutan's longest suspension bridge.

30 mins1,200 m

Temple · Bumthang

Jambay Lhakhang

Ancient temple from 659 AD.

1 hour2,600 m

Natural Site · Bumthang

Burning Lake (Mebar Tsho)

Sacred lake of Pema Lingpa.

1 hour2,700 m

Museum · Phobjikha Valley

Black-Necked Crane Center

Conservation center for endangered cranes.

1 hour2,900 m

Museum · Trongsa

Tower of Trongsa Museum

Royal history museum in watchtower.

1-2 hours2,200 m

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