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Punakha Dzongkhag

Punakha Dzong

The palace of great happiness at the river confluence

Elevation 1,200 m · Best: October–April

Punakha Dzongkhag

Dochula Pass

108 chortens above the clouds

Elevation 3,100 m · Best: October–March for clear mountain views

Samdrup Jongkhar Dzongkhag

Samdrup Jongkhar

Bhutan's southeastern gateway

Elevation 200 m · Best: October–March

Samtse Dzongkhag

Samtse

The southwestern border district

Elevation 200–800 m · Best: November–March

Sarpang Dzongkhag

Sarpang & Gelephu

The southern gateway to Royal Manas

Elevation 200–800 m · Best: November–March

Thimphu Dzongkhag

Tashichho Dzong

The seat of government on the Wang Chhu

Elevation 2,320 m · Best: September–November and March–May

Thimphu Dzongkhag

Buddha Dordenma & Thimphu viewpoints

A 51-metre gilded Buddha over the valley

Elevation 2,600 m · Best: Year-round

Trashi Yangtse Dzongkhag

Trashi Yangtse & Chorten Kora

The great stupa and the black-necked cranes of Bomdeling

Elevation 1,750 m · Best: February–March (festival), November–February (cranes)

Trashi Yangtse Dzongkhag

Bomdeling Wildlife Sanctuary

Winter refuge of the black-necked cranes

Elevation 1,500–2,500 m · Best: November–February

Trashigang Dzongkhag

Trashigang

The biggest town in the east

Elevation 1,200 m · Best: October–November

Trongsa Dzongkhag

Trongsa Dzong

The heart of the kingdom

Elevation 2,200 m · Best: October–March

Wangdue Phodrang Dzongkhag

Phobjikha Valley

Glacial valley of the black-necked cranes

Elevation 3,000 m · Best: November–March for cranes; May–June for rhododendrons