PARO
(Altitude : 2280m)
Temp.
Max 26 degree centigrade & Min -5 degree centigrade
Best season:
Mar, Apr, May, Sept, Oct, Nov.
This beautiful valley, which encapsulates within itself rich
culture, scenic beauty and hundreds of myths and legends, is home to
many of Bhutan's oldest temples and monasteries, the country's only
airport and the National Museum. Mount. Jhomolhari (7300m) reigns in
white glory at the northern end of the valley and its glacial waters
plunge through deep gorges to form the Pa Chu (Paro River). Paro is
also one of the most fertile valleys in the Kingdom, producing a
bulk of the famous red rice from its terraced fields.
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to see in PARO
THIMPHU
(Altitude : 2320m)
Temp.
Max. 25 deg. centigrade & Min. -3 deg. centigrade
Best season:
Mar, Apr, May, Sept, Oct, Nov.
The capital of Bhutan, and the center of government, religion and
commerce, it is a unique city with an unusual mixture of modern
development alongside ancient traditions. Although not what one
expects from a capital city, Thimphu is still a fitting and lively
place. Home to civil servants, expatriates and the monk body,
Thimphu maintains a strong national character in its architectural
style.
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to see in THIMPHU
PHUNTSHOLING(Altitude:
1829m)
Temp.
Max. 40 degree centigrade & Min. 17 degree centigrade
Best season:
Jan, Mar, Apr, May, Sept, Oct, Nov.
It is the gateway to the south, is a thriving commercial center on
the northern edge of the Indian plains. Situated directly at the
base of the Himalayan foothills, Phuntsholing is a fascinating
mixture of Indian and Bhutanese, a perfect example of mingling of
people and their culture. Being the frontier town Phuntsholing
serves as the convenient entry/exit point for Bhutan and also the
important link to visit the Indian state of West Bengal, Sikkim and
Assam.
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to see in PHUNTSHOLING
PUNAKHA
(Altitude: 1300m
)
Temp. Max. 35 degree centigrade
& Min. 04 degree centigrade
Best season:
Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Sept, Oct, Nov.
Punakha served, as the capital of Bhutan until 1955 and still it is
the winter seat of Je Khenpo (chief Abbot). Blessed with temperate
climate and fed by Pho Chu (male) and Mo Chu (female) rivers,
Punakha is the most fertile valley in the country. There are
splendid views of the distant Himalayas at Dochula pass (alt. 3,100
m) on Thimphu - Punakha road.
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WANGDIPHODRANG
(Altitude:
1350m)
Temp.
Max. 30 degree centigrade & Min. 04 degree centigrade
Best season:
Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Sept, Oct, Nov.
The last town before central Bhutan, Wangdiphodrang is like an
enlarged village with a few well provided shops. Located towards the
south of Punakha, the higher reaches of the Wangdiphodrang valley
provide rich pastureland for cattle. This district is also famous
for its fine bamboo work and its slate, stone carvings.
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WANGDIPHODRANG
TRONGSA
(Altitude : 2316m)
Temp.
Max. 26 degree centigrade & Min. -1 degree centigrade
Best season:
Mar, Apr, May, Sept, Oct, Nov.
Trongsa forms the central hub of the nation and is historically the
place from where attempts at unifying the country were launched. The
landscape around Trongsa is spectacular and for miles on end, the
Dzong seems to tease you, wondering if you will ever reach there.
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to see in TRONGSA
BHUMTHANG
(Altitude : 2600m - 4000m)
Temp.
Max. 23 degree centigrade & Min. -5 degree centigrade
Best season:
Mar, Apr, May, Sept, Oct, Nov.
This fascinating valley is religious heartland of the nation and
home to some of the oldest Buddhist temples and monasteries. Here
tales of Guru Padsambhava and his re-incarnates, known as Lingpas,
still linger in most nook and corners that have become now sacred
ground.
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to see in BUMTHANG
MONGAR (Altitude
: 1600m)
Temp.
Max. 26 degree centigrade & Min. 08 degree centigrade
Best season:
Mar, Apr, May, Sept, Oct, Nov.
The journey from Bumthang to Mongar is one of the most beautiful in
the Himalayas crossing 3,800 m high Thrunsingla pass. Mongar marks
the beginning of eastern Bhutan. The second largest town in the
subtropical east, Mongar, like Tashigang further east, is situated
on the side of a hill in contrasts to other towns of western Bhutan
which are built on the valley floor.
MONGAR Dzong: It is the site of one
of Bhutan's newest Dzongs, built in 1930s. Yet the Dzong is built in
the same method and traditions of all the other Dzongs, no drawings
and nails have been used. A visit to the Dzong gives visitors an
impression of how traditional Bhutanese architecture has continued
to thrive through the centuries.
TRASHIGANG
(Altitude : 1151m)
Temp.
Max. 31 degree centigrade & Min. 10 degree centigrade
Best season:
Mar, Apr, May, Sept, Oct, Nov.
In the far east of Bhutan, on the bank of Gamri Chu River, lies
Trashigang, the country's largest district. Trashigang, once the
center of a busy trade with Tibet, is today the junction of east
west highway with road connecting to Samdrup Jongkhar and then to
the Indian state of Assam. This town is also used as the market
place for the hill people from Merak and Sakteng who are remarkable
for their exceptional features and costumes.
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to see in TRASHIGANG
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