Get a seat on the left side of the aircraft; keep your camera ready (battery charged, of course), and follow the instructions of the pilot as he/she guides you through the world’s highest mountains, one after another – Kanchenjunga, Everest, Lhotse, etc. On a clear day, the views are nothing short of spectacular.
Get a bird’s view of Paro International Airport, a black strip in a narrow valley that is considered to be among the world’s 10 most challenging airports. Here on, you have entered the “dreamland”, so to speak, for photography.

Rinpung Dzong (Fortress on a Heap of Jewels), National Museum, 7th century Kyichu Temple among several other ancient religious monuments and sites

The ruins of Drugyal Dzong and Taktshang (Tiger’s Lair) Monastery, famed for its religious significance and architectural wonder

Chelela Pass (3,988 meters) and from there stunning views of Mt Jomolhari (7,326 meters) which is revered as the Abode of Goddess Remati. Also, numerous species of alpine flowers, and birds like Himalayan Monal, Satyr Tragopan, and Kalij Pheasant

Thimphu is Bhutan in a miniature. There are places that no photographer should miss. These include:

Tashichhodzong – the magnificent 500-year old seat of Bhutan’s governance and the palace/office of the king.

Parliament Building – An epitome of modern Bhutanese architecture combined with traditional grandeur.

Buddha – the world’s biggest Buddha built on the breast of a hillock which commands a spectacular view of the capital city.

Sangaygang– The perfect viewpoint for Thimphu city.

Memorial Stupa – the most beautiful stupa in Bhutan built in memory of the father of modern Bhutan, king Jigme Dorji Wangchuck

Vegetable Market – For people and culture

Norzin Lam (street) – The busiest place in the capital

Textile Museum, Folk Heritage Museum, School of Art and Craft

Semtokha Dzong, the oldest monastery fortress of Bhutan.

Dochula, the 3,116 meter pass which provides a breathtaking view of the higher Himalayas 

Vegetation from alpine to the sub-tropical, rare birds and flowers

The Wangdue-Punakha valley, farms and villages, ancient monasteries including Chimi Lhakhang (the Temple of Fertility)

Punakha Dzong, the old capital of Bhutan and Bhutan’s most prized asset

The ruins of Wangdue monastery-fortress 

The area is the habitat of White-Bellied Heron, the world’s rarest bird.

Verdant forests, rare birds (including the exotic black-necked crane) and animals, and beautiful alpine flowers.

Pelela pass (3,390 meters), the Black Mountain range, hamlets along the way.

18^th century stupa at Chendebji

View of Trongsa Dzong – the monastery fortress which is one of the biggest in Bhutan and traditionally the power centre of central-east Bhutan.

The Watch Tower of Trongsa

Trongsa town.

Views of Mangde valley

Yotongla pass (3,400 meters)

Bumthang valley, one of the most beautiful in Bhutan, filled with old palaces, historical and religious monuments.

Jakar Dzong (Castle of the White Bird)

Wangdicholing Palace and Domkhar Palace

The famous Kurjey Temple and 7^th century Jambay Lhakhang (temple)

Tamzhing Monastery, and the legendary Mebartsho (Burning Lake)

Airstrip, villages, nature trails, towns, etc.

Thrumshingla National Park and the Thrumshingla Pass (3,780 meters)

Sengor-Yongkala-Lingmithang area, which is known as the Birding Capital of the World. Has the world’s highest density of birds, including some of the most rare and exotic.

Ruins of Zhongar Fortress

Kurichu Hydroelectric Dam and power house

Lingmethang and Mongar towns

Korila Pass and the surrounding views of the landscape of eastern Bhutan

Yadi zig, and shots of the valley carved by Dangmechu, the biggest river of Bhutan

Gomphu Kora, a great site of pilgrimage for Buddhists

Trashigang Dzong, historically the powerhouse of the regional ruler

Trashigang and Rangjung towns

North Trashigang, the most populated area of Bhutan – local culture, customs, traditions, lifestyle

North Trashigang, the most populated area of Bhutan and the Centre of local culture, customs, traditions, lifestyle

Folk festival, dance and music

Dozens of villages along the way.

Sherubtse College (Bhutan’s first), Yonphula airstrip, and the adjoining views.

Numerous ancient temples and monasteries enroute

Ancient iron smithy at Barshong

Bird watching area at Moshi, Dewathang