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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.

Last updated: November 30, 2025

Tiger's Nest Monastery (Paro Taktsang)

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The Buddhist temple complex 'Taktsang Palphug Monastery', known as 'Paro Taktsang', is located on a south-facing cliff at an altitude of 3,120 meters in the upper Paro Valley. 'Paro Taktsang' 


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Large prayer wheel along the Taktsang Trail

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There are a number of prayer wheels along the Taktsang Trail, with the largest one located about halfway along the trail.

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Horse Rental on the Taktsang Trail

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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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Buddha Dordenma Statue

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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 


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Singye Phug (Lion Cave)

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The meditation cave ‘Singye Phug‘ (Lion Cave) is located near the ‘Taktsang Waterfall‘, just above the path to ‘Paro Taktsang‘. In front of the cave, a small building was built 


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Water-Powered Prayer Wheels on the Taktsang Trail

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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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Druk Wangyal Chortens at Dochula Pass

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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 


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Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten

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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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Taktsang Waterfall

Highlight ‱ Waterfall

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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Motithang Takin Preserve

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The Royal Takin Preserve is located in the Motithang district of Thimpu. The takin is a rare goat-antelope species with a distinctive appearance. The animals live at high altitudes in 


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