With over 70% of the country blanketed in forest, Bhutan is rich in outdoor activities and charming villages that showcase a distinctive culture found nowhere else on the Earth. Here are our picks for the best places to add to your Bhutan traveling list.
Paro
Less than 10 minutes away from the airport, the historic riverside town of Paro is known for the National Museum, Rinpung Dzong and symbolic Tiger's Nest Monastery. Wander along Paro's streets and the Paro Weekend Market to explore shops and stands offering handmade souvenirs. When you've worked up an appetite, step into any restaurant for fresh, handmade momo dumplings.
Thimphu
In Bhutan's capital city, spend the day creating your own stamps at the Bhutan Postal Museum, touring the massive Thimphu's museums and watching policemen manually direct traffic（there are no traffic lights in the entire city）. When the sun sets below the mountains, enjoy yourself at bars like Grey Area, a popular art bar with live music where you can shout "tashi delek!", a Xizang's expression for good luck and health.
Punakha
Beloved for riverside farms where cows eat among rice and pepper fields, Punakha is home to what is its most beautiful temple, which sits along the Punakha River. Punakha's low altitude means it tends to be hotter and sunnier than nearby towns and districts, which means you'll need to take precautions to avoid sunburn.
Khoma
Fashion lovers can expect to visit behind the curtain in Bhutan's textile center, Khoma. In the eastern district of Lhuentse, this village is home to roughly 1,000 residents—and few cars. Khoma's artisans spend their days weaving delicate patterns and designs on traditional Bhutanese looms（织布机）, creating colors from the area's minerals and plants.
