10 Sacred & Religious Sites in Bhutan That You Shouldn't Miss

August 7, 2021 Christa Meece

Remote Bhutan first allowed the world a peek inside in 1974. With four millennia of habitation, the Himalayan kingdom offers a trove of archaeological treasures, including many ornate temples and dzong fortresses. Isolation has preserved the heavily Buddhist-influenced culture of the last Shangri-La.
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1. Punakha Dzong

Punakha 13001 Bhutan
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5.0 based on 1,390 reviews

Punakha Dzong

Reviewed By Bhutan_Visit - Thimphu, Bhutan

Punakha Dzong (Fort); One of the most high light place to visit in Bhutan and this fort is very important in the history of Bhutan. It is also the finest example of Bhutanese architecture and also built in a strategic location, confluence of two rivers ( mo chu -Mother river and pho chu -Father river) Join us #bhtc for a trip to Bhutan:

2. Lhuntse Dzong

Lhuntse 45001 Bhutan
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Lhuntse Dzong

3. Paro Taktsang

Taktsang Trail BT, Paro Bhutan +975-2-323 251 [email protected] http://www.parotaktsang.org/
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5.0 based on 3,317 reviews

Paro Taktsang

Reviewed By chin570909 - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

This is really the best place to visit in Bhutan! But you must be fit to hike to the temple, we took 1hr to reach mid height cafe , another 1 hour to reach viewing point, then another 30mins to climb 800steps (down and upstairs) to reach the temple!!! Amazing view and beautiful landscapes and wonderful temple sit at the side of the cliff 900m above paro valley!!!

4. Bhairav- Kunda Shiva Mandir

Jomotshangkha Town, Samdrup Jongkhar 11001 Bhutan https://www.facebook.com/bhairavkundashivamandirdaifam/
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5.0 based on 3 reviews

Bhairav- Kunda Shiva Mandir

5. Rinpung Dzong

Paro Bhutan
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4.5 based on 678 reviews

Rinpung Dzong

Reviewed By navjotd2019 - New Delhi, India

Rinpung Dzong, popularly know as, Paro Dzong is situated in the Paro Valley. This Dzong is a monastery and also houses the administrative offices of the valley. The entry will require you to be with a guide and you need to pay ₹500 for the visit and guide's fee. The monastery is beautiful and you will learn a lot about Buddhism. Once you have been inside, the guide will allow you to take a stroll outside the monastery and photography is allowed only outside the Dzong. There is a vast balcony that outlooks the Paro Valley and the international airport. If you are carrying luggage, the guide will allow you to leave it outside the monastery.

6. Phajoding Monastery

Phajoding-Pumola Trail Phajoding Bhutan
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4.5 based on 49 reviews

Phajoding Monastery

It takes about three hours to hike from Thimphu to this monastery, a popular destination for its statues and views.

7. Ugyen Pema Woedling Zangthopelri

Bonday Lam Road, Paro 12001 Bhutan
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4.5 based on 7 reviews

Ugyen Pema Woedling Zangthopelri

8. Kurje Lhakhang

Bumthang Bhutan
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4.5 based on 120 reviews

Kurje Lhakhang

Reviewed By wlliew - Nikko, Japan

One of the most important temple in Buddhism with a cave where Guru Rinpoche meditated and left his body imprint. We were extremely lucky that the temple where the cave was located was open on the day we were there due to it being an auspicious day.

9. Tashichho Dzong (Thimpu Dzong)

Chhagchhen Lam, Thimphu Bhutan http://www.tourism.gov.bt/western-bhutan/tashichho-dzong
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4.5 based on 828 reviews

Tashichho Dzong (Thimpu Dzong)

Reviewed By kersya - Mumbai, India

A beautiful fortress now converted into a administrative building, and a temple. The Temple is outstanding, the paintings, frescos on the walls are very colourful and have deep meaning. There is a big courtyard behind the temple that holds dance festivals

10. Kyichu Lhakhang

Lamgong Gewog, Paro 12001 Bhutan
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4.5 based on 312 reviews

Kyichu Lhakhang

Reviewed By colorado4ever - Boulder, United States

A must see for tourists... take your time and meditation... as others have said it truly has it's own energy!

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