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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