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# Hidden Places To Visit in Bhutan

By [Lhundub Garpa (@lhundubgarpa)](https://listium.com/@lhundubgarpa)

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Published 6 December 2022 · Updated 7 April 2023

Category: travel / travel guides

Bhutan is one of the best places in Asia to visit. The natural beauty, the rich culture and traditions and the friendly people will make this journey unforgettable.

If you're keen to explore some of Bhutan's most magnificent sights, here are some of my favourites. And as a Bhutanese with lots of experience traveling around this beautiful country, there is plenty I can guide you with.

Here's my top picks of places to visit when touring Bhutan!

For more Bhutan travel tips & videos, visit my \[*Youtube*\](https://www.youtube.com/@LhundubGarpa) channel.

## Items

### 1. [Pemagatshel Town](https://listium.com/@lhundubgarpa/77856/hidden-places-to-visit-in-bhutan/0/pemagatshel-town)

Item ID: `0`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/f3itpibyd68yx9lxpe8u.jpg)
- Location: Pemagatshel
- Map: {"formatted\_address":"2CPG+6FJ, Bhutan","geometry":{"location":{"lat":27.0355773,"lng":91.42612749999999},"viewport":{"south":27.03423026970849,"west":91.42475361970848,"north":27.0369282302915,"east":91.4274515802915}},"icon":"https://maps.gstatic.com/mapfiles/place\_api/icons/v1/png\_71/shopping-71.png","icon\_background\_color":"#4B96F3","icon\_mask\_base\_uri":"https://maps.gstatic.com/mapfiles/place\_api/icons/v2/shopping\_pinlet","name":"Pemagatshel Town","place\_id":"ChIJm3txdt7xWzcRpHIa6H\_LiyU","types":\["point\_of\_interest","establishment"\],"url":"https://maps.google.com/?cid=2705479751381447332","utc\_offset":360,"searchTerm":"Pemagatshel Town, Bhutan"}
- Category: City
- Description:
  > Pemagatshel is one of the 20 districts of Bhutan and is a quiet and peaceful town nestled in the mountains of eastern Bhutan, with a small population of about 1000 people.
  > 
  > The place Pemagatshel translates to "Blissful Land of Lotus" as the place looks like a lotus flower with all the mountains representing the flower petals.
- Video Link: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8iA0ZvtPoF4&start=58&end=175](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8iA0ZvtPoF4&start=58&end=175)
- Visited?: false

### 2. [Pemagatshel Welcome Gate](https://listium.com/@lhundubgarpa/77856/hidden-places-to-visit-in-bhutan/2/pemagatshel-welcome-gate)

Item ID: `2`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/refrffzj09yekpsgd5kx.jpg)
- Location: Pemagatshel
- Map: {"formatted\_address":"Pemagatshel, Bhutan","geometry":{"location":{"lat":27.002382,"lng":91.3469247},"viewport":{"south":26.84594492773135,"west":91.1738170300554,"north":27.1670959313387,"east":91.51764596997967}},"icon":"https://maps.gstatic.com/mapfiles/place\_api/icons/v1/png\_71/geocode-71.png","icon\_background\_color":"#7B9EB0","icon\_mask\_base\_uri":"https://maps.gstatic.com/mapfiles/place\_api/icons/v2/generic\_pinlet","name":"Pemagatshel","place\_id":"ChIJad9lSk\_jWzcRdR7CXemsRJg","types":\["administrative\_area\_level\_1","political"\],"url":"https://maps.google.com/?q=Pemagatshel,+Bhutan&ftid=0x375be34f4a65df69:0x9844ace95dc21e75","utc\_offset":360,"searchTerm":"Pemagatshel, Bhutan"}
- Category: City
- Description: A gate that symbolizes that everyone is welcome in Pemagatshel Town. Located between SamdrupJongkhar and Tashigang highway.
- Video Link: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8iA0ZvtPoF4&start=180&end=196](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8iA0ZvtPoF4&start=180&end=196)
- Visited?: false

### 3. [Mini Park](https://listium.com/@lhundubgarpa/77856/hidden-places-to-visit-in-bhutan/3/mini-park)

Item ID: `3`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/yqf6smxmuaf3bflrz9fa.png)
- Location: Yongla Goenpa
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- Category: Recreational
- Description: A mini park where you can relax for a bit before hiking or driving to the Yongla Goenpa Monastery.
- Video Link: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8iA0ZvtPoF4&start=266&end=329](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8iA0ZvtPoF4&start=266&end=329)
- Visited?: false

### 4. [The Burning Lake](https://listium.com/@lhundubgarpa/77856/hidden-places-to-visit-in-bhutan/10/the-burning-lake)

Item ID: `10`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/oskfffxmxktm3nroh7wv.jpg)
- Location: Tang Valley
- Map: {"formatted\_address":"Tang Valley, Bhutan","geometry":{"location":{"lat":27.5908052,"lng":90.8841992},"viewport":{"south":27.56869975324764,"west":90.86667538739496,"north":27.6039974614378,"east":90.89336862872347}},"icon":"https://maps.gstatic.com/mapfiles/place\_api/icons/v1/png\_71/geocode-71.png","icon\_background\_color":"#7B9EB0","icon\_mask\_base\_uri":"https://maps.gstatic.com/mapfiles/place\_api/icons/v2/generic\_pinlet","name":"Tang Valley","place\_id":"ChIJC17aDuHqXjcRaF\_wJ05nULQ","types":\["locality","political"\],"url":"https://maps.google.com/?q=Tang+Valley,+Bhutan&ftid=0x375eeae10eda5e0b:0xb450674e27f05f68","utc\_offset":360,"searchTerm":"Tang Valley, Bhutan"}
- Category: Recreational
- Description: A popular lake surrounded by a variety of flora and fauna. Enjoy the majestic view of the mountains when you visit this lake!
- Video Link: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWWKBfybgz4&list=PLTaXodD4m0Q3eKVNHPN8l4Q2fzpEdwkaL&index=5&start=155](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWWKBfybgz4&list=PLTaXodD4m0Q3eKVNHPN8l4Q2fzpEdwkaL&index=5&start=155)
- Visited?: false

### 5. [Haa](https://listium.com/@lhundubgarpa/77856/hidden-places-to-visit-in-bhutan/11/haa)

Item ID: `11`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/wqgt1fo8bfiok4dznwm3.jpg)
- Location: Haa
- Map: {"formatted\_address":"Ha, Bhutan","geometry":{"location":{"lat":27.386227,"lng":89.27760169999999},"viewport":{"south":27.38129454628397,"west":89.27168363197816,"north":27.39581254073589,"east":89.28674696064824}},"icon":"https://maps.gstatic.com/mapfiles/place\_api/icons/v1/png\_71/geocode-71.png","icon\_background\_color":"#7B9EB0","icon\_mask\_base\_uri":"https://maps.gstatic.com/mapfiles/place\_api/icons/v2/generic\_pinlet","name":"Ha","place\_id":"ChIJLTXp6EVw4TkRG8xKd7navfE","types":\["locality","political"\],"url":"https://maps.google.com/?q=Ha,+Bhutan&ftid=0x39e17045e8e9352d:0xf1bddab9774acc1b","utc\_offset":360,"searchTerm":"Haa, Bhutan"}
- Category: Recreational
- Description: The location of the famous suspension bridge of Bhutan. Super peaceful town with lots of beautiful graffiti on the streets where you can take photos.
- Video Link: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FlqdeE972yA&list=PLTaXodD4m0Q3eKVNHPN8l4Q2fzpEdwkaL&index=10&start=341](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FlqdeE972yA&list=PLTaXodD4m0Q3eKVNHPN8l4Q2fzpEdwkaL&index=10&start=341)
- Visited?: false

### 6. [Yongla Goenpa](https://listium.com/@lhundubgarpa/77856/hidden-places-to-visit-in-bhutan/4/yongla-goenpa)

Item ID: `4`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/b06g4trkbe91g15zzrx7.jpg)
- Location: Yongla
- Map: {"formatted\_address":"2F88+QM9, Narphu, Bhutan","geometry":{"location":{"lat":27.0169031,"lng":91.46674019999999},"viewport":{"south":27.0155541197085,"west":91.46539121970848,"north":27.01825208029151,"east":91.4680891802915}},"icon":"https://maps.gstatic.com/mapfiles/place\_api/icons/v1/png\_71/worship\_dharma-71.png","icon\_background\_color":"#7B9EB0","icon\_mask\_base\_uri":"https://maps.gstatic.com/mapfiles/place\_api/icons/v2/generic\_pinlet","name":"Yongla Goenpa ཡོངས་ལ་དགོན་པ།","place\_id":"ChIJw1eKO0nyWzcReGOcvvtFino","types":\["place\_of\_worship","point\_of\_interest","establishment"\],"url":"https://maps.google.com/?cid=8829946966950306680","utc\_offset":360,"searchTerm":"Yongla Goenpa ཡོངས་ལ་དགོན་པ།, Narphu, Bhutan"}
- Category: Monastery
- Description: A Buddhist monastery in located on top of a mountain.
- Video Link: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8iA0ZvtPoF4&start=372&end=615](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8iA0ZvtPoF4&start=372&end=615)
- Visited?: false

### 7. [Pumola Hike](https://listium.com/@lhundubgarpa/77856/hidden-places-to-visit-in-bhutan/5/pumola-hike)

Item ID: `5`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/ily3lvmnfpvas2ydby2z.png)
- Location: Pumola
- Map: {"current\_opening\_hours":{"open\_now":true,"periods":\[{"close":{"date":"2022-12-05","day":1,"time":"2359","truncated":true},"open":{"date":"2022-11-29","day":2,"time":"0000","truncated":true}}\],"weekday\_text":\["Monday: Open 24 hours","Tuesday: Open 24 hours","Wednesday: Open 24 hours","Thursday: Open 24 hours","Friday: Open 24 hours","Saturday: Open 24 hours","Sunday: Open 24 hours"\]},"formatted\_address":"Pumola Trail, Phajoding, Bhutan","geometry":{"location":{"lat":27.48234919999999,"lng":89.5660638},"viewport":{"south":27.48100021970849,"west":89.5647148197085,"north":27.4836981802915,"east":89.5674127802915}},"icon":"https://maps.gstatic.com/mapfiles/place\_api/icons/v1/png\_71/park-71.png","icon\_background\_color":"#4DB546","icon\_mask\_base\_uri":"https://maps.gstatic.com/mapfiles/place\_api/icons/v2/tree\_pinlet","name":"Pumola hiking trails","place\_id":"ChIJdzHOQbeX4TkRv72hReh2yxU","types":\["park","point\_of\_interest","establishment"\],"url":"https://maps.google.com/?cid=1570479635041467839","utc\_offset":360,"searchTerm":"Pumola hiking trails, Pumola Trail, Phajoding, Bhutan"}
- Category: Trail/Hike
- Description:
  > Pumola is a popular hiking destination in Thimphu, in western Bhutan. The hike passes through fields and forests and grasslands.
  > 
  > It takes 8 to 9 hours to complete the hike and you can enjoy a swing on the top of the Pumola ones you reach your destination.
- Video Link: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvVC6jVqzYA](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvVC6jVqzYA)
- Visited?: false

### 8. [Jela Hike](https://listium.com/@lhundubgarpa/77856/hidden-places-to-visit-in-bhutan/9/jela-hike)

Item ID: `9`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/gnbrygihvlxgfi5py6uq.jpg)
- Location: Paro
- Map: {"formatted\_address":"Jele Dzong, Bhutan","geometry":{"location":{"lat":27.4442,"lng":89.4829489},"viewport":{"south":27.4428715697085,"west":89.48145286970849,"north":27.4455695302915,"east":89.4841508302915}},"icon":"https://maps.gstatic.com/mapfiles/place\_api/icons/v1/png\_71/park-71.png","icon\_background\_color":"#4DB546","icon\_mask\_base\_uri":"https://maps.gstatic.com/mapfiles/place\_api/icons/v2/tree\_pinlet","name":"Jela hill","place\_id":"ChIJCYaou1ab4TkRgvz7-An1Z6c","types":\["park","point\_of\_interest","establishment"\],"url":"https://maps.google.com/?cid=12062879550115937410","utc\_offset":360,"searchTerm":"Jela hill, Bhutan"}
- Category: Trail/Hike
- Description:
  > The Jela hike will take you to the top of theParo. The route is mainly a steep ascent up rocky hillside, but the reward at the top is worth all that effort.
  > 
  > It will take you 7 hours and the hike is very beautiful during rhododendron season as the blossoms make the trails very mesmerizing.
- Video Link: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ts0jviNYMhs](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ts0jviNYMhs)
- Visited?: false

### 9. [Tiger's Nest](https://listium.com/@lhundubgarpa/77856/hidden-places-to-visit-in-bhutan/12/tigers-nest)

Item ID: `12`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/fqcxf31afgqfsqu25fhy.jpg)
- Location: Paro
- Map: {"current\_opening\_hours":{"open\_now":false,"periods":\[{"close":{"date":"2022-12-04","day":0,"time":"1300"},"open":{"date":"2022-12-04","day":0,"time":"0800"}},{"close":{"date":"2022-12-04","day":0,"time":"1800"},"open":{"date":"2022-12-04","day":0,"time":"1400"}},{"close":{"date":"2022-12-05","day":1,"time":"1300"},"open":{"date":"2022-12-05","day":1,"time":"0800"}},{"close":{"date":"2022-12-05","day":1,"time":"1800"},"open":{"date":"2022-12-05","day":1,"time":"1400"}},{"close":{"date":"2022-11-29","day":2,"time":"1300"},"open":{"date":"2022-11-29","day":2,"time":"0800"}},{"close":{"date":"2022-11-29","day":2,"time":"1800"},"open":{"date":"2022-11-29","day":2,"time":"1400"}},{"close":{"date":"2022-11-30","day":3,"time":"1300"},"open":{"date":"2022-11-30","day":3,"time":"0800"}},{"close":{"date":"2022-11-30","day":3,"time":"1800"},"open":{"date":"2022-11-30","day":3,"time":"1400"}},{"close":{"date":"2022-12-01","day":4,"time":"1300"},"open":{"date":"2022-12-01","day":4,"time":"0800"}},{"close":{"date":"2022-12-01","day":4,"time":"1800"},"open":{"date":"2022-12-01","day":4,"time":"1400"}},{"close":{"date":"2022-12-02","day":5,"time":"1300"},"open":{"date":"2022-12-02","day":5,"time":"0800"}},{"close":{"date":"2022-12-02","day":5,"time":"1800"},"open":{"date":"2022-12-02","day":5,"time":"1400"}},{"close":{"date":"2022-12-03","day":6,"time":"1300"},"open":{"date":"2022-12-03","day":6,"time":"0800"}},{"close":{"date":"2022-12-03","day":6,"time":"1800"},"open":{"date":"2022-12-03","day":6,"time":"1400"}}\],"weekday\_text":\["Monday: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 – 6:00 PM","Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 – 6:00 PM","Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 – 6:00 PM","Thursday: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 – 6:00 PM","Friday: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 – 6:00 PM","Saturday: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 – 6:00 PM","Sunday: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 – 6:00 PM"\]},"formatted\_address":"Taktsang trail BT, F9R7+PCR, Taktsang trail, Paro, Bhutan","geometry":{"location":{"lat":27.4919585,"lng":89.3633831},"viewport":{"south":27.47558720000001,"west":89.35962335000002,"north":27.4982556,"east":89.36463635}},"icon":"https://maps.gstatic.com/mapfiles/place\_api/icons/v1/png\_71/worship\_dharma-71.png","icon\_background\_color":"#7B9EB0","icon\_mask\_base\_uri":"https://maps.gstatic.com/mapfiles/place\_api/icons/v2/generic\_pinlet","name":"Paro Taktsang སྤ་རོ་སྟག་ཚང་།","place\_id":"ChIJuzZCrq114TkRsQBU-bxErp0","types":\["tourist\_attraction","place\_of\_worship","point\_of\_interest","establishment"\],"url":"https://maps.google.com/?cid=11362094488329912497","utc\_offset":360,"website":"http://www.parotaktsang.org/","searchTerm":"Tiger’s Nest, Taktsang Trail, Paro, Bhutan"}
- Category: Trail/Hike
- Description: One of the most famous tourist spots in Bhutan. A perfect trail hike for adventurous people like me! Lots of different types of trees to see here and the hike is super tiring but the reward at the end of the trail is super rewarding.
- Video Link: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jAgAy3Q9G3Q&list=PLTaXodD4m0Q3eKVNHPN8l4Q2fzpEdwkaL&index=1](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jAgAy3Q9G3Q&list=PLTaXodD4m0Q3eKVNHPN8l4Q2fzpEdwkaL&index=1)
- Visited?: false

### 10. [Kaja Throm](https://listium.com/@lhundubgarpa/77856/hidden-places-to-visit-in-bhutan/8/kaja-throm)

Item ID: `8`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/wq7b1oph15egcijb34ub.jpg)
- Location: Thimphu
- Map: {"formatted\_address":"FJHQ+3X5, Thimphu, Bhutan","geometry":{"location":{"lat":27.4776299,"lng":89.6399986},"viewport":{"south":27.4763248697085,"west":89.63872956970849,"north":27.4790228302915,"east":89.64142753029151}},"icon":"https://maps.gstatic.com/mapfiles/place\_api/icons/v1/png\_71/shopping-71.png","icon\_background\_color":"#4B96F3","icon\_mask\_base\_uri":"https://maps.gstatic.com/mapfiles/place\_api/icons/v2/shopping\_pinlet","name":"Kaja Throm","place\_id":"ChIJ35jReeqV4TkRHG9ReVQt\_IY","types":\["point\_of\_interest","establishment"\],"url":"https://maps.google.com/?cid=9726699136049311516","utc\_offset":360,"searchTerm":"Kaja Throm, Thimphu, Bhutan"}
- Category: Food & Drinks
- Description:
  > A place where locals and tourists dine and shop. This place also has entertainment for people to watch/dance and have fun.
  > 
  > Now the same place is being established in different districts and are available at Phuntsholing and Paro.
- Video Link: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vqj9ZEHGZJ8&start=65&end=410](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vqj9ZEHGZJ8&start=65&end=410)
- Visited?: false

### 11. [Punakha Dromchoe](https://listium.com/@lhundubgarpa/77856/hidden-places-to-visit-in-bhutan/13/punakha-dromchoe)

Item ID: `13`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/tizoy1qafte6p2nqdvqo.jpg)
- Location: Punakha
- Map: {"formatted\_address":"HVJ7+V6Q, Bhutan","geometry":{"location":{"lat":27.5822039,"lng":89.86309469999999},"viewport":{"south":27.58095807010728,"west":89.86198697010727,"north":27.58365772989272,"east":89.86468662989272}},"icon":"https://maps.gstatic.com/mapfiles/place\_api/icons/v1/png\_71/worship\_dharma-71.png","icon\_background\_color":"#7B9EB0","icon\_mask\_base\_uri":"https://maps.gstatic.com/mapfiles/place\_api/icons/v2/generic\_pinlet","name":"Punakha Dzong སྤུ་ན་ཁ་རྫོང་།","place\_id":"ChIJ73ADDDvd4TkRdwxU68ERGc0","types":\["tourist\_attraction","place\_of\_worship","point\_of\_interest","establishment"\],"searchTerm":"MVRR+GP Punakha Dzong"}
- Category: Festival
- Description:
  > Punakha Dromchoe is celebrated every year at Punakha Dzong and is considered to be one of the most famous dromchoes in the country.
  > 
  > The dromchoe is like a drama showcasing the how Bhutan defeated Tibetan foes during the time of Zhabdrung in 17th Century. during the festival one can see a group of ancient army known as Pazzaps who were the army of Zhabdrung.
- Video Link: [https://youtu.be/Rwt8DGkJutI](https://youtu.be/Rwt8DGkJutI)
- Visited?: false

### 12. [Drukgyel Dzong](https://listium.com/@lhundubgarpa/77856/hidden-places-to-visit-in-bhutan/14/drukgyel-dzong)

Item ID: `14`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/jejnak1zgi2ahrjdkfar.jpg)
- Location: Drukgyel Dzong
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- Category: Ancient Fortress
- Description:
  > Drukgyel Dzong is located to the north of Paro town at a place known as Drukgyel. The dozing is known as the "Victorious Fortress of Drukpa" and was constructed in 17th Century to commemorate the victory of Bhutan over it foes.
  > 
  > The fortress is a world heritage site and has been renovated in 2017 as it was lost to fire in 1900s. While visiting the fortress one can see many watch towers and hidden tunnels around the fortress which showcases the Bhutanese defense system of 17th century.
- Video Link: [https://youtu.be/oE3fU8pMS7s](https://youtu.be/oE3fU8pMS7s)
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