Paro International Airport 1 hr 8
Royal Textile Academy of Bhutan (14 min) Traditional Bhutanese textiles are the focus at this academy, which features a museum & classes. Dechen Phodrang Monastery (12 min) Buddhist complex in a mountain landscape with a monastic school & centuries-old chapel murals. Buddha Dordenma (18 min) Towering Buddha statue overlooking the valley & perched above a temple filled with art & exhibits. Royal Takin Preserve (17 min) This wildlife reserve with trails is home to takin, an antelope-goat which is the national animal. Clock Tower Square (1 min) Town square featuring a clock tower covered in Bhutanese carvings, plus fountains & prayer wheels. National Memorial Chhorten, Thimphu (10 min) Iconic Buddhist stupa featuring a gilded spire, a vase-shaped upper story & 4 ornate portals. Changangkha Lhakhang (7 min) Bustling temple complex known for its vibrant murals, prayer wheels & sweeping views. Six Senses Bhutan (27 min) Upscale lodgings in forest & mountain surrounds with spa treatments, infinity pools & yoga sessions. Dochula Pass (42 min) Dzong architecture, monastery, and mountain Tashichho Dzong (9 min) Sizable Buddhist monastery & fortress with many shrines, plus flower gardens & city views. Semtokha Dzong (13 min) 17th-century fortress & monastery featuring many ornate carvings & chapels with colorful murals. Tourism Council of Bhutan (12 min) Phajoding Monastery (19 min) Garden and park Simply Bhutan (18 min) Museum resembling a Bhutanese village, featuring traditional cuisine, demonstrations & performances. Folk Heritage Museum Kawajangsa (7 min) Folk heritage exhibits & demonstrations in a restored 18th-century house, plus educational programs. |