Best time to visit
16 things to do in Bhutan
Paro Tshechu
This festival reveals the secrets of compassion and peace through sacred dances and ritualistic music
Hot Springs
May your soul, brain, and body rest in the hot healing springs of Himalayas
Blooming Rhododendrons
Walking along the trail under blooming rhododendron trees can be compared with the famous cherry blossom paths in Japan
Fertility Blessing in Chimi Lhakhang Monastery
If while visiting a monastery you are stroked with a wooden phallus on the head, it means you have been blessed
Losar (Bhutanese New Year)
This festival is a great opportunity for tourists to learn the many traditions of Bhutan, its cuisine, outdoor activities, and religion
Rice Harvest
Learn the story of rice—where it grows and how it is manually harvested in Bhutan
Khuru (Darts)
This is a traditional kind of sport in Bhutan, and it is played only outdoors
Thimphu Tshechu
Each dance, performed at this festival, is an old story that combines costumes, masks, and sacred knowledge
Birdwatching
Rare and endangered, bright and colourful, and amazing at dancing and singing—birds in Bhutan posses all imaginable characteristics and varieties
Punakha Suspension Bridge
If you stop in the very middle of this bridge, you will get a great view of the river, valley, temple, and a good boost of adrenaline as well!
Black-Necked Cranes
These beautiful and endangered birds are a symbol of Bhutan
Kayaking and Rafting
New to Bhutan, these extreme activities have become very popular for tourists
Tour of the Dragon and Dragon's Fury Race
Be prepared to participate in or watch challenging MTB races both finishing in the capital city of Thimphu
Golden Langur Mating Season
They become especially attractive when mature and their fur is reminiscent of many shades of creamy gold
Tiger's Nest (Paro Taktsang)
A small monastery on a cliff overlooks a picturesque valley