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- Bumthang comprises four valleys: Chokhor, Tang, Chhume and Ura. Ura is perhaps the pick of these with a traditional village and almost medieval atmosphere.

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- Jakar is the main town in a collection of 4 valleys known collectively as Bumthang. It is a great base for easy day trekking to nearby monasteries where you can enjoy stunning scenery and peaceful, rural villages.

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- Paro is a picturesque town with an impressive dzong and interesting national museum. Nearby is Bhutan's most famous site, Taktshang, or Tiger's Nest Monastery.

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- Phobjikha Valley
- Phobjikha is a glacial valley on the western slopes of the Black Mountains. The valley is a designated conservation area and plays host to a flock of endangered black-necked cranes, which migrate here from Tibet each winter.

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- Punakha
- Punakha, in central Bhutan, is home to the country's most idyllic dzong, situated at the confluence of two rivers. Breathtaking from outside and rewarding inside with rich wall paintings and friendly local monks.

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- Tashigang
- Tashigang is a small town located deep in eastern Bhutan. It is renowned for its relaxed and friendly atmosphere. The proximity to a major route into India has allowed the town to become one of the more commercially active Bhutanese towns.

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- Thimpu
- Bhutan's capital and largest town, Thimpu boasts an atmosphere that is relaxing and friendly. By wandering around the streets, you can begin to appreciate the Bhutanese way of life.

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- Trongsa
- Strategically located above a gorge with views of the Black Mountains, Trongsa dates back to the 16th century. The dzong is one of Bhutan's best.

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- A large village, Wangdiphodrang is home to many traditional Bhutanese houses and has a unique, ramshackle feel to it. The dzong here dominates the town which overlooks the confluence of two rivers.

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Visit a traditional village with an almost medieval atmosphere
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A great base for easy day trekking to nearby monasteries
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Nearby is Bhutan's most famous site: Tiger's Nest Monastery
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The area plays host to a flock of endangered black-necked cranes
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The capital city as well as the largest town
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The dzong (medieval-type fortresses) is one of Bhutan's best
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