Bhutan is a small kingdom with three very different regions. Western Bhutan is home to Paro, Thimphu and Punakha and is where most journeys begin. Central Bhutan, around Bumthang and Trongsa, is the spiritual heartland, full of ancient temples and festivals. Eastern Bhutan is remote and rarely visited, known for its weaving villages and warm hospitality.
Explore each region and district below, then tell us where you would like to go and we will plan the route for you.
Central Bhutan
BumthangBumthang travel guide: Jambay and Kurjey Lhakhang, Jakar Dzong, the Burning Lake and Ura village. How to get there, how many days and the…Read more →TrongsaIn the mountains of central Bhutan lies Trongsa district, a place of great natural beauty. It covers 1,807 sq km, at altitudes from 600…Read more →ZhemgangZhemgang Dzongkhag (district) lies in south-central Bhutan, bordering Bumthang to the north, Trongsa and Sarpang to the west, Mongar and Pemagatshel to the east,…Read more →
Eastern Bhutan
LhuentseIn the north-eastern corner of Bhutan lies the ancient region of Kurtoe, known today as Lhuentse. It is the ancestral home of Bhutan's kings…Read more →Trashi YangtseOne of the newest districts in the country, Trashi Yangtse became a separate district in 1992 and covers 1,437 sq km of subtropical and…Read more →TrashigangTrashigang Dzongkhag (district) also known as “The Jewel of the East”, borders Mongar to the west, Samdrup Jongkhar and Pemagatshel to the south, Trashi…Read more →
Western Bhutan
GasaIn the north-west of the country, beyond Punakha, lies peaceful Gasa district, about three hours' drive from Punakha. Gasa lies at 1,500 m to…Read more →HaaHaa is a jewel of western Bhutan, charming and tranquil. One of the smallest districts in the country, it is also one of the…Read more →ParoParo travel guide: Tiger's Nest, Rinpung Dzong, Kyichu Lhakhang, Chele La and farm stays. How many days to spend, best time to visit and…Read more →PunakhaPunakha travel guide: Punakha Dzong, Chimi Lhakhang, the suspension bridge, rafting and Dochula pass. How long to stay, best time to visit and getting…Read more →ThimphuThimphu travel guide: Buddha Dordenma, Tashichho Dzong, Memorial Chorten, crafts, markets and Dochula pass. How many days to spend and the best time to…Read more →Wangdue PhodrangWangdue Phodrang is one of the biggest districts in the country, covering 4,029.03 sq km, with a population of more than 40,000. Altitudes range…Read more →
