WANGDUE PHODRANG DZONGKHAG

Wangdue Phodrang Dzongkhag is one of the largest and most diverse districts in Bhutan. It is located in central Bhutan and is bordered by the districts of Punakha, Gasa, Trongsa, Tsirang, and Dagana. The district is known for its historic fortress, Wangdue Phodrang Dzong, which was built in 1638 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal.

WANGDUE PHODRANG

Sites to visit
  1. Wangdue Dzong
  2. Gangtay Monastry
  3. Phobjikha Valley

PARO


THIMPHU


PUNAKHA


TRONGSA


BUMTHANG


PUNAKHA DZONGKHAG

Punakha Dzongkhag is located in western Bhutan, bordered by Gasa to the north, Thimphu to the west, and Wangduephodrang to the east and south. The district lies at an altitude of 1100 to 2500 meters above sea level. It currently serves as the winter residence for the Central Monastic Body.


THIMPHU


PARO


WANGDUE PHODRANG


TRONGSA


BUMTHANG


THIMPHU DZONGKHAG

Thimphu Dzongkhag, the capital district of Bhutan, has a rich history as the political and economic center of the country.

THIMPHU

Sites to visit
  1. Memorial Chorten
  2. Tashi Choedzong
  3. Buddha Point
  4. Dechenphu Temple
  5. Tango Cheri
  6. Wangditse
  7. Royal Takin Preserve (Takin Zoo)
  8. National Institute for Zorig Chusum
  9. Bhutan Textile Museum
  10. Paper Making Factory
  11. Semtokha Dzong
  12. Bhutan Postal Museum
  13. Dochula Pass
  14. National Library

PARO


WANGDUE PHODRANG


PUNAKHA


TRONGSA


BUMTHANG


PARO DZONGKHAG

Paro Dzongkhag is in the northwest of Bhutan. It sits 2,250 meters above sea level. The Dzongkhag has the country’s only international airport, making it an important gateway to Bhutan. This airport helps farmers and business owners in Paro Dzongkhag a lot.

PARO

Sites to visit
  1. Taktshang (Tiger Nest)
  2. Drukgyel Dzong
  3. Kyichu Temple
  4. Dumgtseg Temple
  5. Ta Dzong (National Museum)
  6. Paro Rinpung Dzong
  7. Tamchoe Temple

THIMPHU


WANGDUE PHODRANG


PUNAKHA


TRONGSA


BUMTHANG