Places of Interest in Bhutan
14 km from Paro are the ruins of Drugyal Dzong built in 1649 in a location chosen for its control of the route to Tibet. The Dzong was named to commemorate the victory of Bhutan over Tibet.
Drugyal Dzong
This watchtower on the hill above the Dzong has been converted into a 'state-of-the-art' Museum.
Thimphu only established as the capital in 1961. The ever-present juxtaposition of old and new challenges the country's conservatism and proud traditions. The worlds only capital city without traffic lights
Thimphu
Taktshang is the most famous of Bhutan's monasteries perched on the side of a sheer cliff 900m above the floor of the Paro valley. The name means Tiger's Nest. Legend has it that Guru Rinpoche flew to the site of the monastery on the back of a tigress.
Tiger's Nest
Punakha sits in a fertile, warm and beautiful valley at the junction of the Mo Chhu (Mother River) and Pho Chhu (Father River). Commanding the river junction is the Punakha Dzong, one of Bhutan's most impressive buildings.
Punakha
Punakha Dzong served as the seat of government until the mid 1950's .It's arguably the most beautiful dzong in the country, particularly in spring when the lilac-coloured Jacaranda trees are in flower
To the south of Punakha is the Valley of Wangduephodrang. Wangdue itself is a small town of whitewashed wooden shops and restaurants which has a ramshackled but untouched air.
Valley of Wangduephodrang
Gangte Goemba is situated on a hill overlooking the green expanse of the entire Phobjikha valley, a bowl-shaped glacial valley on the western slopes of the Black Mountains.
Paro Dzong
Ta Dzong
