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5 Top Places To Visit in Samtse Dzongkhag; The Tropical Paradise of Bhutan

Q: What makes Samtse a unique destination in Bhutan?

Its major religious and cultural significance in Bhutanese history and the number of different sects living together in peace makes it a unique destination.

Q: How do I get to Samtse from Thimphu?

You can either go by air or take a bus to Thimphu.

Q: What are the must-visit attractions in Samtse?

Samtse is not a very popular tourist destination but many places like Daina Suspension Bridge and Shivalaya Temple are must-visit places here. There are many attractions near Samtse as well.

Q: What is the best time to visit Samtse?

The best time to visit Samtse is during winter.

You may have traveled to Bhutan earlier either with friends or on a family trip to Bhutan covering the popular destinations to visit in Bhutan.

But today we will take you to another travel destination in Bhutan, you might have never even heard of before. Sounds interesting isn’t it? Then what are we waiting for, let’s begin!

This lesser-explored jewel of Bhutan is known as Samtse. The district of Samtse is situated in the southwest region of Bhutan.

History of Samtse

A sleepy village, lying in the lower areas of the land of the thunder dragon, Samtse Dzongkhag appears to be a low-lying area but it slowly reaches a height of 3,800m above sea level.

Back in the 20th century, Samtse was sparsely populated, due to its low-lying geographical location, it was considered an area prone to tropical disease.

But with time, Samtse Bhutan has become a home to numerous ethnic groups and has people from the Buddhist and Hindu faiths living together for centuries.

Two of the most primitive ethnic groups inhabiting the district are Lhotshampas and Doyas.