Paro International Airport 1 hr 6
Royal Takin Preserve (20 min) This wildlife reserve with trails is home to takin, an antelope-goat which is the national animal. Semtokha Dzong (12 min) 17th-century fortress & monastery featuring many ornate carvings & chapels with colorful murals. Dochula Pass (40 min) Dzong architecture, monastery, and mountain Tashichho Dzong (13 min) Sizable Buddhist monastery & fortress with many shrines, plus flower gardens & city views. Tourism Council of Bhutan (20 min) Royal Textile Academy of Bhutan (9 min) Traditional Bhutanese textiles are the focus at this academy, which features a museum & classes. Dechen Phodrang Monastery (17 min) Buddhist complex in a mountain landscape with a monastic school & centuries-old chapel murals. Phajoding Monastery (18 min) Garden and park Buddha Dordenma (17 min) Towering Buddha statue overlooking the valley & perched above a temple filled with art & exhibits. Changangkha Lhakhang (10 min) Bustling temple complex known for its vibrant murals, prayer wheels & sweeping views. Folk Heritage Museum Kawajangsa (11 min) Folk heritage exhibits & demonstrations in a restored 18th-century house, plus educational programs. National Memorial Chhorten, Thimphu (7 min) Iconic Buddhist stupa featuring a gilded spire, a vase-shaped upper story & 4 ornate portals. Simply Bhutan (8 min) Museum resembling a Bhutanese village, featuring traditional cuisine, demonstrations & performances. Six Senses Bhutan (25 min) Upscale lodgings in forest & mountain surrounds with spa treatments, infinity pools & yoga sessions. Clock Tower Square (9 min) Town square featuring a clock tower covered in Bhutanese carvings, plus fountains & prayer wheels. |