Best Cities To Visit In Bhutan – Paro, Thimphu, Punakha

Bhutan is one of the less-travelled destinations among travellers; even nearby neighbouring countries, travellers from India, Pakistan, and Nepal visit less to Bhutan.

Bhutan is known as the Last Shangri-La; Bhutan includes scenic valleys and the Himalayas and is rich in fauna and flora. 

The rivers from the Himalayas flowing through the valleys are impressive to watch.

Here is a list of the best cities to visit in Bhutan:

1. Paro
2. Thimphu
3. Punakha

Let us dive into the details best cities to visit in Bhutan.

1. Paro

The scenic Paro valley includes one of Bhutan’s most large-scale and greenest valleys. 

The international airport of Bhutan is a sight in itself. 

Bhutan surrounds by fertile rice fields and the serene Paro River, which flows down the valley. 

Besides, It is one of the best Bhutanese towns to explore on foot. 

Together with Jakar and Punakha, Paro forms the golden triangle on the map of Bhutan.

Here is the list of must-visit best tourist places in Paro:

1. Rinpung Dzong
2. Ta Dzong
3. Drukgyel Dzong
4. Kyichu Lhakhang
5. Farm House (traditional village house)
6. Druk Choeding
7. Dungtse Lhakhang
8. Ugyen Pelri Palace
9. Jangsarbu Lhakhang
10. Taktshang Lhakhang (Tiger’s Nest)
11. Namgay Artisanal Brewery
12. Sangchen Choekhor Buddhist Institute
13. Tamchog Lhakhang
14. Dasho Nishioka Memorial Museum
15. Haa valley
16. Kila Goemba
17. Chelela pass
18. Dzongdrakha Goemba
19. Chumbu Lhakhang (Chumphug Lhakhang)

2. Thimphu

Thimphu is the modern capital city of Bhutan and the central place of government, religion, and commerce. 

Thimphu has preserved its ancient culture and also has adopted modern culture.

There are several places to visit in Thimphu, and below are the few places that are a must-visit for travel enthusiasts.

Here is the list of must-visit best tourist places in Thimphu:

1. Simtokha Dzong
2. Memorial Chorten
3. National Library
4. Institute for Zorig Chusum
5. Traditional Medicine Institute
6. The Folk Heritage Museum (Phelchey Toenkhyim)
7. National Textile Museum
8. Trashichhoedzong
9. Centenary Farmers Market
10. Changangkha Lhakhang
11. Authentic Bhutanese Craft Bazaar
12. Junghi Handmade Paper Factory
13. Zangthopelri Lhakhang
14. Buddha Dordenma
15. Simply Bhutan Museum
16. Drubthob Goema / Zilukha Nunnery
17. Kuenselphodrang Nature Park
18. Bhutan Postal Museum
19. Royal Botanical Garden, Serbithang
20. Pangri Zampa
21. Coronation Park
22. Takin Preserve, Motithang
23. Dechen Phodrang
24. Choki Traditional Art School
25. Gagyel Lhundrup Weaving Centre
26. Nado Poizokhang Incense Factory
27. Goldsmiths Workshop
28. Voluntary Artist Studio
29. Tango Goemba
30. Cheri Goemba
31. Phajoding Goemba
32. Lungchuzekha Goemba
33. Tandin Nye
34. Sangaygang – Wangditse loop
35. Thadrak Goemba

3. Punakha

Punakha is at the junction of the two main rivers of the country – Pho (father) Chhu and Mo (mother) Chhu. 

The city is around 72 kilometres away from the present capital, Thimphu. 

There are several things for tourists to see as part of Punakha sightseeing.

Here is the list of must-visit best tourist places in Punakha:

1. Punakha Dzong
2. Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten
3. Ritsha
4. Mo Chhu
5. Chimi Lhakhang
6. Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup Lhakhang
7. Jigme Dorji National Park
8. Dochula Pass
9. Koma Tsachu
10. Limbhukha Village

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