Bhutan Tour Highlights

Continue north from Paro to reach Bhutan’s iconic Taktsang, or ‘Tiger’s Nest’ monastery, which clings to a narrow ledge of granite above the valley – one of the defining sights of the eastern Himalayas.

The circular watchtower perched on the hillside above Paro’s famous fortress-monastery houses Bhutan’s National Museum – home to a fabulous array of Himalayan treasures.

This small, but extraordinary monastery in Punakha District is associated with the “Divine Madman” of Bhutanese tradition, Drukpa Kinley, whose memory is honoured locally by the painting of erect penises over doorways.

The Dochu La pass, to the east of the capital, is one of the highpoints of Bhutan’s national highway and a great place to pause for coffee thanks to its astonishing views of distant snow peaks.