Western BhutanPunakha Valley
Best October – April
Our home valley. Warm, green and calm, where two rivers meet below Bhutan's most beautiful dzong.
Western Bhutan
Thimphu City
A calm, small capital city. Old temples, new Bhutanese design and lots of local crafts.
The valley
A closer look at Thimphu City
Thimphu mixes old and new Bhutan. You will find weaving studios, a textile museum, small coffee roasters and an art school, all in a valley of pine hills.
We use Thimphu for an easy start to your trip. You learn about Bhutan here, and meet people who make the rest of the trip better.
Highlights
- National Memorial Chorten and Tashichho Dzong
- Royal Textile Academy and the art school
- Big Buddha Dordenma viewpoint
- Weekend farmers market and craft market
- Best season
- March – May, September – November
- Region
- Western Bhutan
Continue exploring
Other regions of Bhutan
Western Bhutan
Western BhutanParo Valley
Best March – May, September – November
The door to Bhutan, and the way up to Tiger's Nest monastery on its high cliff.
Central BhutanBumthang Cultural Heartland
Best March – May, September – November
Four holy valleys with old temples, buckwheat fields, holy lakes and Bhutan's oldest pilgrim sites.
Plan your journey
Let us plan your Bhutan trip
Tell us your dates, your pace and what you want from Bhutan. Our Punakha team will build a day-by-day plan for you.