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Tourist Authority of Bhutan - Places Open to Tourists

The following is an excerpt from the official Bhutan Tourism Authority's rules and policies booklet.

Not all areas and religious establishments are open to tourists. This is to ensure that monastic life can continue unhindered, and for environmental and safety concerns.

The Following Dzongkhag (district) areas are open to tourists.

Chukha Dzongkhag

Phuentsholing Lhakhang, Phuentsholing
Kharbandi Lhakhang, Phuentsholing
Kamji Lhakhang, Phuentsholing
Chasilhakha Lhakhang, Bongo block
Chima Lhakhang, Chima block
Chacha dzong, Chapcha

Thimphu Dzongkhag

Tashichhodzong ( during winter when monk body is away in Punakha )
Thimphu Tsechu Festival
National Memorial Chhorten
Changlimethang Lhakhang, Thimphu

Paro Dzongkhag

Paro Tsechu Festival
Ta Dzong Museum
Drukgyal Dzong
Taktsang Monastery (view from tourist cafeteria)
Bitekha Dzong (en route to Ha)

Punakha Dzongkhag

Punakha Dzong (when monk body is in Thimphu)
Punakha Dromchen

Wangduephodrang Dzongkhag

Gantey to observe the Black Necked Crane
Wangduephodrang Tsechu festival

Samdrup Jongkhar Dzongkhag

Zangtogpelri

Trongsa Dzongkhag

Trongsa Tsechu festival
Chendebji Chhorten
Ta Dzong

Bumthang Dzongkhag

Wangdichholing Dzong
Membar Tsho
Peling Sermon Chhorten, Palrithang
Ura new Lhakhang

Mongar Dzongkhag

Mongar Dzong

Trashiyangtsi Dzongkhag

Trashiyangtsi dzong

Trashigang Dzongkhag

Trashigang Tsechu festival
Zangtogpelri Lhakhang, Kanglung
Kanglung Lhakhang
Khaling Lhakhang
Radhi Lhakhang

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