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Terraced paddy fields forming patterns across a Bhutanese valley
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Discover Bhutan

Twenty districts.
Hundreds of valleys.
One extraordinary kingdom.

Start with the kind of journey you want, then follow the landscape from one meaningful place to the next.

Find your way in

Choose by feeling

Begin with the way you want Bhutan to feel.

01

First journey

3 places

The essential western valleys for a first encounter with Bhutan.

02

Slow and peaceful

3 places

Quieter valleys, highland air, and more time between places.

03

Wildlife

2 places

Forests, subtropical edges, and the species that thrive there.

04

Eastern Bhutan

3 places

The long way east, where remoteness is part of the reward.

The landscape at a glance

Find your place on the map.

Select a shaded district to see its character, then follow it into the full destination guide.

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Dzongkhag boundary20 districts · select a shaded district to explore

The complete directory

Explore all 20 Dzongkhags.

For travelers who want to go deeper, every district has its own route, rhythm, and reason to stay longer.

Thimphu city spread through its mountain valley in morning light
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Western Bhutan

Thimphu

The capital and largest city of Bhutan, where tradition meets modernity in the heart of the Thunder Dragon Kingdom.

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Tiger's Nest Monastery built into the cliffs above Paro Valley
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Western Bhutan

Paro

Home to the iconic Tiger's Nest Monastery and Bhutan's only international airport, nestled in a beautiful valley.

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Punakha Dzong standing beside the river in its green valley
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Western Bhutan

Punakha

The ancient capital, renowned for its stunning dzong at the confluence of two rivers and subtropical climate.

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Wangdue Dzong overlooking the river confluence and cultivated hills

Western Bhutan

Wangdue Phodrang

A gateway to central Bhutan, known for its bamboo products, stone carvings, and the Black-necked Crane sanctuary.

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Jakar Dzong rising above pink spring blossoms in Bumthang

Central Bhutan

Bumthang

The spiritual heartland of Bhutan, comprising four valleys with ancient temples and monasteries.

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Trongsa in Bhutan

Central Bhutan

Trongsa

The ancestral home of Bhutan's royal family, featuring the largest dzong in the kingdom perched on a mountain spur.

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Mongar in Bhutan

Eastern Bhutan

Mongar

Eastern Bhutan's commercial hub, characterized by dramatic landscapes and rich cultural heritage.

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A large Guru Rinpoche statue and white chortens at Takila in Lhuentse

Eastern Bhutan

Lhuentse

Remote and pristine, the ancestral home of Bhutan's royal family, famous for Kishuthara weaving.

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Trashigang Dzong standing against the dry hills of eastern Bhutan

Eastern Bhutan

Trashigang

The largest district in eastern Bhutan, a vibrant trade center with stunning mountain vistas.

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Chorten Kora framed by the forested hills of Trashiyangtse

Eastern Bhutan

Trashiyangtse

Known for its traditional wooden bowl craftsmanship and the sacred Chorten Kora stupa.

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Pemagatshel in Bhutan

Eastern Bhutan

Pemagatshel

A peaceful district in southeastern Bhutan, known for its natural beauty and agricultural traditions.

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Samdrup Jongkhar in Bhutan

Eastern Bhutan

Samdrup Jongkhar

The southeastern border town, serving as a gateway to Bhutan from India with a warm tropical climate.

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Dagana in Bhutan

Southern Bhutan

Dagana

A predominantly rural district known for its slate mining and diverse ecological zones.

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Tsirang in Bhutan

Southern Bhutan

Tsirang

A diverse district with both subtropical valleys and temperate highlands, rich in orange orchards.

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Elephants crossing a river in Royal Manas National Park

Southern Bhutan

Sarpang

Bhutan's second-largest district with extensive forests and rich biodiversity in the southern foothills.

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A golden langur moving through the broadleaf forest of Zhemgang

Central Bhutan

Zhemgang

One of Bhutan's most remote districts, home to Royal Manas National Park and rich indigenous culture.

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Samtse in Bhutan

Southern Bhutan

Samtse

The southwestern border district featuring diverse landscapes from subtropical plains to temperate highlands.

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Chhukha in Bhutan

Western Bhutan

Chhukha

An industrial hub with hydropower projects, featuring dramatic landscapes and subtropical valleys.

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Lhakhang Karpo temple complex set within the green Haa Valley

Western Bhutan

Haa

A pristine and isolated valley, one of Bhutan's most scenic and least visited regions.

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Layap women dancing in traditional dress during a highland celebration

Western Bhutan

Gasa

The most remote and sparsely populated district, home to high-altitude trails and hot springs.

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