Discovering the Hidden Gems of Bhutan
Most first-time visitors see Paro, Thimphu and Punakha — and they’re wonderful. But Bhutan’s quieter corners are where the kingdom really slows down.
Phobjikha Valley
A wide glacial valley where endangered black-necked cranes arrive each winter. Walk the Gangtey nature trail at dawn when mist hangs over the marshland.
Haa Valley
Just over the Chele La pass from Paro, Haa opened to tourists only in 2002. Farmhouse stays, alpine meadows and almost no other travellers.
Bumthang
The spiritual heartland, with some of Bhutan’s oldest temples, a local brewery and buckwheat pancakes you won’t find anywhere else.
Trashigang and the east
A long drive rewarded with textile villages, the Merak-Sakteng highlanders and the country’s most authentic festivals.
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