City: Bhutan
Top Things to do in Bhutan
What to do and see in Bhutan, Bhutan: The Best Things to do
Remote Bhutan first allowed the world a peek inside in 1974. With four millennia of habitation, the Himalayan kingdom offers a trove of archaeological treasures, including many ornate temples and dzong fortresses. Isolation has preserved the heavily Buddhist-influenced culture of the last Shangri-La.
Restaurants in Bhutan
1. Punakha Dzong
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5.0 based on 1,390 reviews
Reviewed By Bhutan_Visit - Thimphu, Bhutan
Punakha Dzong (Fort); One of the most high light place to visit in Bhutan and this fort is very important in the history of Bhutan. It is also the finest example of Bhutanese architecture and also built in a strategic location, confluence of two rivers ( mo chu -Mother river and pho chu -Father river) Join us #bhtc for a trip to Bhutan:
2. Paro Taktsang
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5.0 based on 3,317 reviews
Reviewed By chin570909 - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
This is really the best place to visit in Bhutan! But you must be fit to hike to the temple, we took 1hr to reach mid height cafe , another 1 hour to reach viewing point, then another 30mins to climb 800steps (down and upstairs) to reach the temple!!! Amazing view and beautiful landscapes and wonderful temple sit at the side of the cliff 900m above paro valley!!!
3. The Royal Manas National Park
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By fishorary
Situated at a distance of approximately 120 km from Guwahati is an awesome place for a splendid visit of a lifetime that one cannot forget. I woke up at 5 am in the morning, did my necessary morning stuff, workout, breakfast and then started for a three and half hour journey to reach Manas National Park. I with my family was there at around 10 am, we then quickly booked a gypsy along with the guard for RS 3000 then we started the journey towards the jungle. The jungle is very dense and we could hear the sound of the leaves chirping on the ground due to small wind animal movements as we pass through, as we were passing it was then when we saw a gibbon above a very long tree and after a while a hornbill and later we saw wild hog, deers and elephant and then we could pick up some elephant apples on the way which had fallen on the road, we quickly picked up the apples as fast as we can and proceeded onwards, by now the time was around 2 pm and we had nearly reached the Manas Bhutan river and this is where we unpacked our home made lunch box and had our food together. After resting for a while near the river we again started our journey back towards the place from where we had entered the national park. By the time it was evening and dark and as we had to proceeded by the main road inside the national park with the high power torch light in our hands we could see many animals in the dark resting side by side of the road. By 9 pm we were back in the main gate and than proceeded back to our hometown Guwahati. This visit was one of a lifetime visit for me which I am sharing with you so that whoever reads it can come and visit this place for a lifetime splendid experience.
4. Rinpung Dzong
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4.5 based on 678 reviews
Reviewed By navjotd2019 - New Delhi, India
Rinpung Dzong, popularly know as, Paro Dzong is situated in the Paro Valley. This Dzong is a monastery and also houses the administrative offices of the valley. The entry will require you to be with a guide and you need to pay ₹500 for the visit and guide's fee. The monastery is beautiful and you will learn a lot about Buddhism. Once you have been inside, the guide will allow you to take a stroll outside the monastery and photography is allowed only outside the Dzong. There is a vast balcony that outlooks the Paro Valley and the international airport. If you are carrying luggage, the guide will allow you to leave it outside the monastery.
5. Tashichho Dzong (Thimpu Dzong)
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4.5 based on 828 reviews
Reviewed By kersya - Mumbai, India
A beautiful fortress now converted into a administrative building, and a temple. The Temple is outstanding, the paintings, frescos on the walls are very colourful and have deep meaning. There is a big courtyard behind the temple that holds dance festivals
6. Buddha Dordenma
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4.5 based on 2,234 reviews
Great Buddha Dordenma is a gigantic Shakyamuni Buddha statue in the mountains of Bhutan celebrating the 60th anniversary of fourth king Jigme Singye Wangchuck. The statue houses over one hundred thousand smaller Buddha statues, each of which, like the Great Buddha Dordenma itself, are made of bronze and gilded in gold. The Great Buddha Dordenma is sited amidst the ruins of Kuensel Phodrang, the palace of Sherab Wangchuck, the thirteenth Desi Druk, overlooking the southern approach to Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan. Construction began in 2006 and was planned to finish in October 2010, however construction did not conclude until 25 September 2015. The completed work is one of the largest Buddha rupas in the world, at 169 feet (52 m) and contains 100,000 8-inch-tall and 25,000 12-inch-tall gilded bronze Buddhas.
Reviewed By Journey2shangrila - Thimphu, Bhutan
A slow drive up the hill towards the statue opens up panoramic view of Thimphu Valley.. Once up there, the scenic spot engulfs you and the astonishing enormous statue of Buddha, gently staring down, evokes a feeling of calmness and peace. The short hike from Kuenselphodrang is beautiful.
7. Dochula Pass
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4.5 based on 2,256 reviews
Reviewed By ParulG21 - Navi Mumbai, India
The Dochu La, also called Dochu Pass, is a mountain pass which is a destination in itself and not just a mere stop-over point that is located between Thimphu and Punakha Districts in Bhutan. I witnessed this scenic beauty in the month of February 2020 and believe me this place has its own charm in the winters. Here are a few reasons why I loved Dochu La in the winters and I am sure you too would fall in love when you see this place in real. *Himalayan Ranges – Dochu La is a spot to get the best panoramic view of the Gorgeous Eastern Himalayas with the snow-capped peaks. *108 Stupas – This place is also known for its War Memorial made to honor the soldiers who perished in the Bhutanese War. These 108 Stupas are made in the memory of those soldiers. In winters these stupas are covered with snow making it a beauty to admire. *60th Café – It is one of the most amazingly positioned cafeterias of Bhutan. Sipping a hot coffee with some freshly baked pastries in a very warm, cosy, comfortable and perfect Himalayan setting is quite an experience. *Picturesque Spot! – This place transforms into a winter wonderland with snow all around making it undeniably a beautiful spot to take an Instagram worthy pictures. Reminiscing only Happy Memories!! Bhutan is surely "the place of great happiness" ????
8. Chele La Pass
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4.5 based on 685 reviews
Reviewed By 12travelenthusiast - Jamshedpur, India
The Chele La Pass, situated at an altitude of 3988 metres (13083 feet) above MSL and at a distance of about 36 kms from Paro Town on the Paro-Haa highway is a must visit place in Bhutan for all tourists, who can withstand the bitter cold and the breathlessness at high altitude. This pass is the highest motorable road in Bhutan separating two valleys Paro and Haa. The journey through the road, covered with snow was very exciting and memorable with fantastic views on either side. As the sky was clear during our visit, we could see the most sacred mountain peak of Bhutan, Jumolhari , having an altitude of about 22000 feet above MSL. We did not see any human habitation in that area. Only a mobile Fast food/Tea/Coffee/Snacks vehicle was seen stationed there to cater to the needs of the visiting tourists.
9. Thimphu Chorten (Memorial Chorten)
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4.0 based on 1,067 reviews
Reviewed By hitesh1304 - Mumbai, India
Visited this beautiful memorial on 28/6...Its build in memory of the 3rd King of Bhutan...At the entry there are monks meditating in scared area along with several prayer wheels... The main chorten building in its white paint looks beautiful..The garden area has nice plants and the overall atmosphere is very pious and spiritual...A must visit place at Thimphu
10. Bhutan Post Office Headquarters
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4.0 based on 476 reviews
Reviewed By julieo593
My husband and I went on a two week tour with Bhutan Swallowtail Tours and one of the stops was at this lovely little museum. Interesting, informative and well done displays. Nice collection of memorabilia. I learned about an American named Burt Todd that helped the Bhutanese postal service in a very creative and selfless manner. Very nice souvenir shop with many beautiful Bhutanese stamps for sale.
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