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Thimphu
Far removed from rapid urbanisation, Thimphu, the capital and largest city of Bhutan, is surrounded by a Himalayan landscape complete with valleys, rivers and mountains.
Things To See & Do
Buddha Dordenma
Revered Buddha Statue
At a height of 52 metres, Buddha Dordenma is a Buddha statue made of bronze and plated in gold with 125,000 miniature Buddha statues encapsulated inside it.
2 hours
Suggested Time
Tango Goemba
12th Century Monastery
Belonging to the Drukpa Kagyu School of Buddhism, Tango Goemba displays traditional Bhutanese architecture with a semi-circular outer wall and a main tower with recesses.
1 to 2 hours
Suggested Time
Tashichho Dzong
Seat of the Government
Housing the throne room of His Majesty the King of Bhutan along with major government departmental offices, the Tashichho Dzong complex also has temples and shrines.
1 to 2 hours
Suggested Time
National Memorial Chorten
Prominent Religious Landmark
Built to honour the third king of Bhutan, the National Memorial Chorten is a white structure with a golden finial and four inner sanctums each facing the four cardinal directions.
2 hours
Suggested Time
Folk Heritage Museum
Bhutanese Folk Museum
Showcasing the heritage and rural history of Bhutan through artefacts and works of art, the Folk Heritage Museum houses exhibits, and hosts educational workshops and programs.
1 hour
Suggested Time
Simtokha Dzong
Oldest Bhutanese Monastery
The oldest Buddhist monastery in Bhutan, Simtokha Dzong was built in 1629 across three storeys with the main sanctum housing a Sakyamuni Buddha statue flanked by eight bodhisattvas.
2 hours
Suggested Time
Zangto Pelri Lhakhang
Popular Religious Chapel
A private chapel built by Dasho Aku Tongmi—the composer of the national anthem of Bhutan—Zangto Pelri Lhakhang is a replica of the heavenly abode of Guru Rinpoche.
30 minutes
Suggested Time
Best Time To Visit Thimphu
Exhilarating all year round
MAR-MAY
Peak Season
SEP-NOV
Moderate Season
DEC-FEB
Off-season
- What To Expect:Pleasant climate.
- Things You'll Love:Mountain views and sightseeing.
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3 STAR HOTELS
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₹6,627
Hotel Taktsang
Thimphu City Center
4.6/5
₹11,008
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Hotel Amodhara
Thimphu City Center
₹3,202
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Thimphu Central Hotel
Thimphu City Center
₹5,671
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4 STAR HOTELS
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₹7,678
The Capital Hotel Thimphu
Thimphu City Center
4.5/5
₹7,838
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Norkhil Boutique Hotel and Spa
4.5/5
₹7,281
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Hotel DRUK
Thimphu City Center
4.4/5
₹7,915
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5 STAR HOTELS
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₹23,57,457
The Postcard Dewa
Mewang
5/5
₹95,897
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Pemako
Thimphu City Center
3/5
₹69,54,299
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Yarkay, Thimphu - IHCL SeleQtions
Thimphu City Center
4.3/5
₹22,177
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