Paro International Airport 51 min
Royal Takin Preserve (42 min) This wildlife reserve with trails is home to takin, an antelope-goat which is the national animal. Changangkha Lhakhang (32 min) Bustling temple complex known for its vibrant murals, prayer wheels & sweeping views. Tashichho Dzong (36 min) Sizable Buddhist monastery & fortress with many shrines, plus flower gardens & city views. Dechen Phodrang Monastery (39 min) Buddhist complex in a mountain landscape with a monastic school & centuries-old chapel murals. Simply Bhutan (30 min) Museum resembling a Bhutanese village, featuring traditional cuisine, demonstrations & performances. Phajoding Monastery (23 min) Garden and park Six Senses Bhutan (30 min) Upscale lodgings in forest & mountain surrounds with spa treatments, infinity pools & yoga sessions. Dochula Pass (53 min) Dzong architecture, monastery, and mountain National Museum of Bhutan (1 hr 5) Cultural heritage museum in a 17th-century watchtower with Bhutanese statues, paintings & other art. Royal Textile Academy of Bhutan (32 min) Traditional Bhutanese textiles are the focus at this academy, which features a museum & classes. Folk Heritage Museum Kawajangsa (34 min) Folk heritage exhibits & demonstrations in a restored 18th-century house, plus educational programs. Semtokha Dzong (25 min) 17th-century fortress & monastery featuring many ornate carvings & chapels with colorful murals. Buddha Dordenma (38 min) Towering Buddha statue overlooking the valley & perched above a temple filled with art & exhibits. National Memorial Chhorten, Thimphu (28 min) Iconic Buddhist stupa featuring a gilded spire, a vase-shaped upper story & 4 ornate portals. |