Bhutan is a travel destination in Southern Asia. Its capital is Thimphu. November and December are its two best months to visit, ranked on 1991–2020 climate averages.
Top places to visit in Bhutan
Paro Taktsang (landmark, Paro) — Tiger's Nest Monastery — iconic Buddhist shrine clinging to a 900 m cliff face.
Thimphu (city, Thimphu) — World's only capital without traffic lights — dzongs, monasteries, and weekend market.
Punakha Dzong (landmark, Punakha) — Majestic fortress at the confluence of two rivers — Bhutan's most beautiful dzong.
Paro Valley (natural, Paro) — Picturesque valley of rice paddies, ancient fortresses, and Bhutan's only airport.
Bumthang Valley (natural, Bumthang) — Spiritual heartland with four sub-valleys, ancient monasteries, and cheese farms.
Dochula Pass (mountain, Thimphu) — High-altitude mountain pass (3,116 m) adorned with 108 memorial chortens.
Wangdue Phodrang (landmark, Wangdue Phodrang) — Dramatic dzong overlooking the Punakha–Wangdue valley — gateway to Black Mountains.
Haa Valley (natural, Ha) — Remote sacred valley only recently opened to tourism — pristine and unhurried.
Gangtey Monastery (landmark, Wangdue Phodrang) — Ancient Nyingma monastery overlooking the vast Phobjikha glacial valley.
Trongsa Dzong (landmark, Trongsa) — Strategic central fortress — all roads in Bhutan once had to pass through it.