Paro
π 2 daysHome of the Tiger's Nest and the airport.
Bhutan limits tourism to keep it special: a daily Sustainable Development Fee and a licensed guide are required, but the reward is pristine culture and scenery.
Highlights are the Tiger's Nest hike, the Paro and Thimphu valleys and Himalayan treks.
The destinations worth building your trip around.
Ready-made routes β tap a duration to see the plan.
Home of the Tiger's Nest and the airport.
The capital β dzongs and Buddha Dordenma.
Riverside dzong and rice valleys.
Home of the Tiger's Nest and the airport.
The capital β dzongs and Buddha Dordenma.
Riverside dzong and rice valleys.
Glacial valley of black-necked cranes.
Home of the Tiger's Nest and the airport.
The capital β dzongs and Buddha Dordenma.
Riverside dzong and rice valleys.
Glacial valley of black-necked cranes.
Visa rules change frequently. Most visitors need a visa plus a daily Sustainable Development Fee (~US$100/day) and must book through a licensed Bhutanese operator. Always verify with the official Bhutan immigration / e-visa website before travelling.
A monastery clinging to a cliff.
Bhutan's most beautiful fortress-monastery.
A giant golden Buddha above Thimphu.
Wintering black-necked cranes.
Masked dances at the dzongs.