2,334 m

Bhutan's capital — a valley city of red-and-gold architecture, weekend markets, and the giant Buddha Dordenma watching over it all.

2,200 m

Home to the iconic Tiger's Nest Monastery and Bhutan's only international airport, framed by pine-covered ridgelines.

1,242 m

A warm, fertile valley where two rivers meet beneath Punakha Dzong, one of the most photographed fortresses in the Himalayas.

2,670 m

A remote, only-recently-opened valley of nomadic herders, ancient temples, and some of Bhutan's least-visited trails.

2,600 m

The spiritual heartland of Bhutan — four connected valleys dotted with the kingdom's oldest and most sacred temples.

3,000 m

A glacial valley of open grassland and pine forest, best known as the winter home of the rare black-necked crane.

2,200 m

A dramatic ridgetop town built around Trongsa Dzong, ancestral seat of Bhutan's royal family.

1,350 m

A river-carved valley of terraced farmland just east of Punakha, gateway to central Bhutan.

2,900 m

Perched above Phobjikha Valley, home to Gangtey Monastery and some of Bhutan's most scenic valley-floor walks.

1,070 m

The largest district in eastern Bhutan — steep hillsides, remote monasteries, and a slower, less-traveled pace of life.

1,600 m

A quiet hill town along the east-west highway, known for its orange orchards and traditional stone architecture.

2,770 m

Bhutan's least populated district — natural hot springs, dramatic peaks, and the trailhead for the high Himalayan treks.