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The kingdom

Where the journey takes you.

From the cliff-temples of the west to the sacred valleys of the centre — explore Bhutan's regions on the map, and see the private journeys that visit each one.

Tap a valley to explore · stylised map

Western Bhutan

Paro

▲ 2,200 m · valley & airport

Home of the sacred Tiger's Nest and Bhutan's only international airport — a broad, beautiful valley of terraced fields, farmhouses and the kingdom's oldest temples.

Known for

Tiger's Nest (Taktsang)Rinpung DzongNational MuseumDrukgyel Dzong

Journeys featuring Paro

Western Bhutan

Thimphu

▲ 2,334 m · the capital

The only capital in the world without traffic lights — a walkable mix of monastery, market and living craft, where a young Bhutan meets its traditions.

Known for

Buddha DordenmaMemorial ChortenCraft schoolsWeekend market

Journeys featuring Thimphu

Western Bhutan

Punakha

▲ 1,200 m · warm river valley

Warm and sub-tropical, where the Pho Chhu and Mo Chhu rivers meet beneath Punakha Dzong — arguably Bhutan's most beautiful fortress.

Known for

Punakha DzongSuspension bridgeChimi LhakhangRice terraces

Journeys featuring Punakha

Central Bhutan

Gangtey & Phobjikha

▲ 2,900 m · glacial valley

A wide glacial valley and one of Bhutan's most beautiful — winter home of the rare black-necked cranes, watched over by Gangtey Goenpa.

Known for

Black-necked cranesGangtey GoenpaNature trailNov–Feb crane season

Journeys featuring Gangtey

Central Bhutan

Bumthang

▲ 2,600 m · spiritual heartland

Four sacred valleys that form the spiritual heart of Bhutan — some of the kingdom's oldest and holiest temples, apple orchards, honey and cheese.

Known for

Jakar DzongJambay & Kurjey LhakhangTang & Ura valleysLocal produce

Journeys featuring Bumthang

Western Bhutan

Haa Valley

▲ 2,700 m · hidden valley

A quiet, seldom-visited valley reached over the Chele La — Bhutan's highest motorable pass — with alpine meadows and a slower, older rhythm.

Known for

Chele La passHaa valley walksAlpine meadowsOff the circuit

Journeys featuring Haa

All regions

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