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The Top 10 Natural Monuments in Bhutan

Bhutan’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 10

beautiful natural monuments in Bhutan. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!

Last updated: October 31, 2025

Tiger's Nest Monastery (Paro Taktsang)

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the well-known Tiger Nest near Paro.

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Taktsang Waterfall

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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 Viewpoint

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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 …

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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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Bonte La Pass

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A day's stage on the Jomolhari Trek leads over the high mountain pass Bonte La with an altitude of 4,890 m. The ascent usually takes place from Jangothang (4,100 m) …

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Paro Chhu River

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The Jichu Drake and Jomolhari glaciers at an altitude of about 4,300 m are the main sources of the Paro Chhu River in the Jigme Dorji National Park. The Paro …

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Tshophu Lakes

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The two Tshophu lakes are located in a side valley at an altitude of 4,380 m. Access to the lakes is from Jangothang. Trekking groups on the Jomolhari Trek continue …

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Hidden Valley (Northeast of Bonte La, Jigme Dorji National Park)

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The high valley northeast of the ‘Bonte La’ pass is also known as the ‘Hidden Valley’. The extensive area extends over heights between approx. 4,600 and 4,750 m and is …

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View of Gangkhar Puensum

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Gangkhar Puensum ("White Peak of the Three Spiritual Brothers") is the highest mountain in Bhutan and the highest unclimbed mountain in the world at a height of 7,570 meters. The …

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Stupa with View of Jomolhari

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A white chorten marks the turn-off from the main trail at ‘Paro Chhu’ heading east along the ‘Dhumzo Chhu’ valley to ‘Soi Yakse’, a high pasture.

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