Every Bhutanese valley, mountain and lake has a guardian. Tap a pin to meet the deity, filter by type, or take the tour from Paro to Merak.
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Pin positions mark the deity's mountain, lake or main shrine and are approximate. Compiled by Best of Bhutan from the National Museum of Bhutan's Guardian Deities series, Shejun Agency festival reports, Kuensel columnist Dorji Wangchuk, Wikipedia and pilgrimage guides. Local tellings vary by village.Full guide → bestbhutan.com