Thimphu

Thimphu is the capital city of Bhutan since 1961 with a population of approximately 100,000 people. Thimphu, perhaps the most unusual capital city in the world, is a bustling town on the banks of the Wang chhu. The culture of Bhutan is fully reflected in Thimphu in respect of literature, religion, customs, and national dress code, the monastic practices of the monasteries, music, dance, literature and in the media.

Top Attractions

01Changangkha Monastery

02National Memorial Chorten

03Zilukha Nunnery and the Dupthop Lhakhang

04Takkin (national animal) Preserve Center

05Sangyegang view point

06National Library

07Folk Heritage Museum

08Zorig Chosum (Painting School)

09Traditional Medicine Institute

10Tashichhodzong, the central secretariat of Bhutan

11Buddha Point (Statue of Buddha Borderma)

12Gold & Silversmith

13Handmade Paper factory

14Textile Museum

15Craft Bazaar and the Handicrafts Emporium

16Philatelic Office for view of Bhutanese stamps

17Weekend Vegetable Market

18Simtokha Dzong

19Phajoding Monastery (day hike)

20Cheri Monastery (day hike)

21Tango Monastery (day hike)

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