Twenty dzongkhags

Destinations across the Kingdom

From subtropical southern foothills to the high Himalaya, each district has its own dialect, festival and way of life.

West

5 districts

West · ≈ 2,200 m

Paro

Valley of the Tiger’s Nest

West · ≈ 2,700 m

Haa

The hidden valley

West · ≈ 2,320 m

Thimphu

The capital without traffic lights

West · ≈ 1,200 m

Punakha

The ancient capital

West · ≈ 1,350 m

Wangdue Phodrang

Phobjikha & the black-necked cranes

North

4 districts

North · ≈ 2,200 m

Trongsa

Birthplace of the monarchy

North · ≈ 2,600 m

Bumthang

Spiritual heartland

North · ≈ 1,400 m

Lhuentse

Ancestral home of the kings

North · ≈ 2,800 m

Gasa

Highlands, hot springs & Laya

South

7 districts

South · ≈ 300 – 2,500 m

Chhukha

Gateway of the south

South · ≈ 400 m

Samtse

Orange groves & lowland forests

South · ≈ 1,500 m

Tsirang

Gentle hills & mild climate

South · ≈ 1,400 m

Dagana

Remote fortress hills

South · ≈ 250 m

Sarpang

Gelephu Mindfulness City

South · ≈ 1,900 m

Zhemgang

Wild forests & golden langurs

South · ≈ 200 m

Samdrup Jongkhar

Gateway of the south-east

East

4 districts

East · ≈ 1,100 m

Trashigang

Jewel of the east

East · ≈ 1,600 m

Monggar

Hillside town of the east

East · ≈ 1,600 m

Pemagatshel

Land of the lotus

East · ≈ 1,800 m

Trashi Yangtse

Valley of craftsmen

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