Explore Bhutan, Valley by Valley
From the Tiger's Nest above Paro to the black-necked cranes of Phobjikha — discover the destinations behind every World Tour Plan itinerary.
Bumthang
Bhutan's spiritual heartland — a district of four high-altitude valleys studded with some of the country's oldest and most sacred temples.
Gangtey / Phobjikha Valley
A glacial valley in central Bhutan, and the winter home of the rare, endangered black-necked crane.
Gasa
Bhutan's least-populated dzongkhag, known for its natural hot springs (Gasa Tshachu) and as the trailhead for the Laya-Gasa and Snowman treks.
Laya
Bhutan's northernmost permanent settlement, home to the Layap people and their distinctive conical bamboo hats.
Lingshi
A remote, high-alpine village beneath its own dzong, reached only on foot along the Jomolhari and Laya-Gasa trek routes.
Lunana
Bhutan's most remote inhabited region, deep in the high Himalaya and reachable only via the multi-week Snowman Trek.
Mongar
The gateway to eastern Bhutan, reached by a dramatic descent from one of the country's highest motorable passes.
Paro
Home to Bhutan's only international airport and the iconic Tiger's Nest Monastery, Paro is most travelers' first and last stop in the kingdom.
Punakha
Bhutan's former capital, a sub-tropical valley at the confluence of two rivers, home to the country's most photographed dzong.
Thimphu
Bhutan's capital and largest city — one of the only capitals in the world without a single traffic light, blending dzong architecture with a small, walkable modern center.
Trashigang
The largest dzongkhag in eastern Bhutan and a historic trading hub, offering a remote, authentic alternative to the western tourist circuit.
Trashiyangtse
A remote district in Bhutan's far northeast, known for its great white stupa, traditional wood-turning craft, and a wintering ground for the endangered black-necked crane.
Trongsa
Perched above the Mangde Chhu gorge, Trongsa is the ancestral seat of Bhutan's royal family and home to the largest dzong in the kingdom.
Wangdue Phodrang
A historic valley town at the confluence of the Puna Tsang Chhu and Dang Chhu rivers, and the gateway to the Phobjikha valley.