A drive through to the valley covered with mountain ranges around you with beautiful scenery is something every itinerary should have. And to experience this there is not a better place than our neighboring country Bhutan. The place is filled with flora and fauna of rare exotic species. The rivers originating from the foothills of The Himalayas and meandering down the country gives a rippling experience all along the journey. Known as the land of thunderbolts you can enjoy calm and serendipity here as well as enjoy adventurous hiking trips, going on mountain bike rides, and many more adventures. Bhutan is a small country sharing borders with India along with the states of West Bengal and Sikkim. People tend to visit Bhutan during summers as a small trip to escape from the hard tiring life schedule.
# ThimphuThe capital and largest city within the kingdom, Thimphu is situated in the western part of central Bhutan, is one of the country’s most stunning valleys. The town Thimphu may be a widely detached place that lies on the banks of the Wang Chhu River. While the Thimphu doesn’t have a surprising nightlife for the younger generations of holidaymakers, it does have many amazing and astounding sights to determine, including the Tashichho Dzong, the traditional fortress monastery at the sting of the town. Monasteries are a special attraction while shopping here is also quite nice and cheap. You can taste authentic Bhutanese food here in some of the best restaurants in the country. The journey via road is also mesmerizing here.
# ParoParo is one among the foremost fertile furthermore as the historic valley of Bhutan which is that the widest within the Kingdom. It has long-lasting monasteries of Bhutan- The Tiger’s nest or the Taktsang is situated over a cliff in Paro. Besides this, Paro has numerous sites that are worth visiting, from Monasteries to Museums just like the Rinpung Dzong, National Museum of Bhutan and also the Paro weekend marketplace for the Shopaholics. It is the only place to have an airport in Bhutan and is one of the most beautiful valleys which you can find here.
# PhuentsholingIt is right across the border of India and Bhutan and is generally known as the gateway to Bhutan and must-visit place in Bhutan. Phuentsholing is the second largest town in Bhutan and serves as an economic hub and trade center for Bhutan. It shares a border with West Bengal and people visiting Bhutan by road generally start their tour from Phuentsholing. It is one of the most developed towns in Bhutan and offers something different from the others.
# Phobjika ValleyThe place is located along with the backdrops of the Black mountains in Bhutan. It’s home to the endangered black-necked crane that migrates to the current area during winters. Phobjikha valley also called Gangtey, is one of the few glacial valleys within the Kingdom of Bhutan that is a must place to visit. The place is not often visited by people as it has one of the best scenic views to offer. Electricity was introduced a few years back and if you are a nature lover this place will take you far from the noise of the city and culture.
# Haa ValleyKnown as the tiniest district of Bhutan, Haa Valley is one of the foremost picturesque places located in the south-west of Paro. Although a touch isolated, with hardly any attractions; the Valley offers the foremost surreal views within the entire of Bhutan. It’s home to nomadic herders and houses an awfully small population of Bhutan. Haa valley is idle for people who love hiking and motorbiking in the mountains. This place is also the major producer of crops in Bhutan.
# Chele La PassBhutan, being a rustic with a mountainous landscape is linked with a series of passes. Chele la pass is one of the highest motorable passes in the world located in between Paro and Haa Valley. The pass is legendary as it offers stunning Himalayan views, especially Mt. Jhomolari which is one of Bhutan’s highest points at 22,000 feet and is often considered sacred. The slopes of the mountains around are covered in White Poppy, which can’t be found anywhere else within the world. The drive to Chele la is alongside dense forest and valleys you’ll see many sightings like yaks grazing, a frozen river, waterfalls, rhododendron forest, and roadside springs.