The Top 20 Attractions in Bhutan
There are plenty of places to see and visit in Bhutan. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Bhutan is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: October 16, 2025
the well-known Tiger Nest near Paro.
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At the lower part of the Taktsang Trail at about 2,650 m, there are three prayer wheels in fortified buildings; they are powered by the water of a mountain stream.
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The meditation cave âSingye Phugâ (Lion Cave) is located near the âTaktsang Waterfallâ, just above the path to âParo Taktsangâ. In front of the cave, a small building was built âŠ
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At the lower part of the Taktsang Trail at about 2,650 m, there are three prayer wheels in fortified buildings; they are powered by the water of a mountain stream.
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A recently built temple that you can access with a short uphill hike through beautiful rice fields.
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Before the final climb to the 'Taktsang Palphug Monastery', the path leads down steps into a rock cut. Here, a 100-meter-high waterfall falls deep into the gorge.
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Prayer flags are ubiquitous in Bhutan. The people of Bhutan are deeply religious and believe that the wind carries the prayer printed on them to heaven. Prayer flags are placed âŠ
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Dochula Pass (3,100 m altitude) is located on the highway that connects the Thimphu and Punakha valleys. Historically, the pass has always been an important waypoint in Bhutan, but there âŠ
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The 'Dordenma Buddha Statue' lies on a ridge on the southern slope above Thimphu. The gilded bronze statue is 51 meters high and faces east. Coinciding with the 60th birthday âŠ
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The temple is unique in its splendor and beauty.
Impressive because it is the second oldest and second largest monastery in Bhutan.
Worth a visit.
Impressive because it is the second oldest and second largest monastery in Bhutan.
Worth a visit.
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