Tourists Map of Bhutan

For a tourist map of Bhutan, you can find detailed maps available through various tourism websites, travel agencies, and government sources. These maps often highlight the most important tourist destinations, cities, trekking routes, cultural sites, and transportation hubs. A good tourist map of Bhutan should include:

Key Elements of a Bhutan Tourist Map

1. Major Cities and Towns:

   • Thimphu (capital city)
   • Paro (home to Paro International Airport and Tiger’s Nest Monastery)
   • Punakha (famous for Punakha Dzong)
   • Bumthang (known for monasteries and valleys)
   • Phuentsholing (border town, gateway from India)
   • Trongsa, Wangdue Phodrang, and other significant towns

2. Tourist Attractions:

   • Tiger’s Nest Monastery (Paro Taktsang)
   • Punakha Dzong
   • National Memorial Chorten (Thimphu)
   • Buddha Dordenma Statue (Thimphu)
   • Chimi Lhakhang (Fertility Temple)
   • Phobjikha Valley (black-necked cranes habitat)
   • Dochula Pass (offering panoramic views of the Himalayas)

3. National Parks and Nature Reserves:

   • Jigme Dorji National Park
   • Royal Manas National Park
   • Phibsoo Wildlife Sanctuary
   • Bumdeling Wildlife Sanctuary
   • Thrumshingla National Park

4. Trekking Routes:

   • Druk Path Trek (Thimphu to Paro)
   • Jomolhari Trek (Paro to Jomolhari Base Camp)
   • Snowman Trek (one of the toughest treks in the world, in northern Bhutan)
   • Bumthang Owl Trek

5. Mountain Passes:

   • Dochula Pass (between Thimphu and Punakha)
   • Chele La Pass (between Paro and Haa Valley)

6. Transportation and Borders:

   • Paro International Airport (the only international airport)
   • Phuentsholing Border (primary overland entry from India)
   • Roads connecting Thimphu, Paro, Punakha, and other regions, and showing major routes for tourists.

Where to Find a Tourist Map of Bhutan

• Tourism Council of Bhutan (TCB): The official government website provides tourist maps, travel information, and resources.

  • Website: www.bhutan.travel

• Local Travel Agencies: Many Bhutanese travel agencies offer detailed maps to their clients, particularly for specific trekking or cultural tours.

• Printed Maps: You can also find tourist maps in guidebooks like Lonely Planet, or at tourism offices and hotels once you arrive in Bhutan.

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