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Tourist Places In Thimphu

From a glance, Thimphu is all prim, proper and business-like, home to government institutions and monk body. But if you delve deep into its existence, you can find a culturally rich heritage lying beneath the charade of a polished capital city. From the surface, Thimphu does not look like the perfect tourist destination at all, compared to other places like Paro or Punakha. But one session of Thimphu sightseeing might change your mind about that.

Here are some of the best places to visit in Thimphu. All of them are nearby locations, so it should not take long to get from one to another. Make sure to spend adequate time in each to truly appreciate their beauty.

1. Memorial Chorten

The chorten in the heart of the city was consecrated in the memory of the Third King of Bhutan after his sudden demise in 1974, hence ‘Memorial’ Chorten. This monument is of great importance to the people and thus a very popular Thimphu tourist attraction. A chorten is a Buddhist mausoleum, erected in the memory of someone very important or to Buddha himself. Inside the chorten, there are paintings, photographs and model statues related to Buddhism that are philosophical and spiritual in nature and provides an insight into the religion. Circumambulation of the chorten is a very common practice among the residents of Thimphu.

2. Institute of Zorig Chusum

If you go deeper into Bhutanese art and craft that they are so well known for, you will come across a term Zorig Chusum multiple times. The art and handicraft styles of Bhutan have been divided into 13 different categories, and together they are called Zorig Chusum. Thus the school for learning those artistic skills is also named the same. Graduating from the Zorig Chusum Institute is a big honor among the Bhutanese people. Although a school, parts of the institute is open to the public and it is one of the unique but rewarding tourist places in Thimphu. A visit to the Institute of Zorig Chusum includes witnessing the students learning skills like painting, mask making, wood carving, clay sculpting and more. There is also a gallery which sells the best creations of the students at reasonable prices. This gallery is the best place to buy thangkas in Bhutan.

3. Buddha Point or Kuensel Phodrang

Buddha Point is the common name for the 51.5 meter tall Buddha statue called Kuensel Phodrang. This is the largest statue of Buddha in the country. The unique thing about this statue is that its body is filled with 12500 smaller statues of the Lord himself. The calm, smiling face of Buddha can be seen from all the nearby places in the city. The Buddha Point is a happening Thimphu point of interest, and also acts as an urban center for walking, cycling, and jogging.

4. Takin Preserve

Takin is a unique animal of the goat-antelope family that is found only in the Eastern Himalayan Mountain regions. It is native to Bhutan, Nepal, China and upper parts of Myanmar. However, Bhutan is the country to have a separate preserve for them. The Takin Preserve is one of the satisfying Thimphu attractions, especially for the nature lovers, as it allows having a glimpse of an animal as rare as this.

5. Simply Bhutan

The list of Thimphu places to visit does not end without a visit to the Simply Bhutan. It is a Bhutanese village themed museum which supports the youth of Bhutan to have solid ground beneath their feet and a hopeful future. They work towards the preservation of the Bhutanese culture by strengthening the youth. The themed museum is the best among the Thimphu sightseeing places in terms of cultural richness. They also have artistic performances to tell the story of Bhutan’s past and present through music and dance.      

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Tashichho Dzong In Thimphu

Built on the right side of the Wangchu River, the Tashichho Dzong Thimphu is the seat of the Bhutanese Government since 1952. The fortress is also known as Thimphu Dzong, and the site has been witness to crucial moments in the history of Bhutan. The fortress was first constructed in 1216 A.D. by Lama Gyalwa Lhanangpa and re...

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Buddha Dordenma In Thimphu

The Buddha Dordenma is located at the southern entrance to the Thimphu Valley in the Kuensel Phodrang Nature Park. The 51.5 m tall bronze statue is gilded in gold and is one of the largest statues of Buddha in the world. The Buddha Dordenma Statue houses 100,000 8-inch Buddha statues and 125,000 12-inch Buddha statues, effe...

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Simtokha Dzong In Thimphu

The Simtokha Dzong is one of the first Dzongs built by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyel in 1629 and is said to be the first Dzong in Bhutan whose entire structure has survived for so long when compared to the other Dzongs in the country. Simtokha Dzong Bhutan occupies a key strategic location in the Thimphu valley and guards the e...

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Changangkha Lhakhang In Thimphu

Changangkha Lhakhang Bhutan, built in the 12th-century temple, is the oldest temple in Bhutan and has been visited daily by the locals for the past 800 years. Although the exact date or year of its foundation is unknown, history of Changangkha Lhakhang suggests  Phajo Drugom Zhigpo as the person who also founded the Drukpa ...

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Motithang Takin Preserve In Thimphu

The Motithang Takin Preserve is a wildlife preserve for the national animal of Bhutan, takin. It is located in the Motithang district of Thimphu and is a place of great significance and local folklore in Bhutan. The 8.4 hectares of forest was fenced to be used as a preserve after the Takin was declared the national animal o...

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Jigme Dorji National Park In Thimphu

Jigme Dorji National Park is the second largest protected forest area of Bhutan, and also one of the most favoured tourist destinations. The forest is named after the Late Dragon King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, the monarch of Bhutan from March 30, 1952 – July 21, 1972. He was the first king to open up the country to the outside...

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Memorial Chorten In Thimphu

Memorial Chorten is perhaps the chief landmark of the city centre of Thimphu. A chorten is a Buddhist Tibetan-style mausoleum erected in the memory of someone. It has a white edifice with golden embellishments and a pagoda-like golden crest at the top. The Memorial Chorten in Thimphu is the tomb consecrated in the loving me...

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    Poorva

    Mumbai

    Poorva's 7 days trip to Thimphu

    The experience with the tour operator was extremely smooth. They met the requirement as was requested. Also the discussion on the hotel properties was informative. Unlike other operators they did not show any resistance in booking properties not suggested by them but requested by me. The driver and
    car arranged was also cooperative. The tour guide was also well natured and accompanied us at all places. I will recommend the tour operator for Bhutan trips. Park Hotel in Phuentsholing is not recommended for stay as the breakfast has very limited menu and the mils served is just milk powder in hot milk. They do not have a medical kit in case of any medical emergencies which is very probable as it is a hilly region. The wifi is extremely slow that you can maybe use whatsapp just for chat. Tiger Nest resort does not have a good approach road and also the food service is slow. Post Card Dewa is highly recommended property if it fits your budget. Extremely cordial staff and the chef there is skilled. The food will be catered to your needs. The property is beautiful.
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    Simrangupta

    New delhi

    Simrangupta's 5 days trip to Thimphu

    I recently had the pleasure of visiting Bhutan on a trip organised by Allways Tours Travels, and I must say it was an unforgettable experience. From the beginning, the team was extremely prompt and efficient in their responses, making the entire planning process smooth and hassle-free. A special th
    anks to Heema, our coordinator, who was exceptional throughout. She ensured every detail was taken care of, from accommodations to transportation and itinerary planning. Her attentiveness and proactive communication made us feel well-supported at every step. It’s clear that she genuinely cares about delivering a great travel experience. The trip itself was beautifully curated, allowing us to explore the serene beauty of Bhutan while feeling completely at ease. Thanks to Heema and the Allways Tours Travels team's impeccable coordination and thoughtful planning, this journey has become one of our most cherished memories.
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    Kailash Rathod

    Mumbai

    Kailash's 7 days trip to Thimphu

    Awesome absolutely First class tour. Best part was out tour guide Mr Sonam J . He guided us like our family member. Apart from short coming of diesel vehicle as I had childrens with me rest things were in right place. The iternary was perfect. Food was awesome in hotels , all hotels were were good a
    nd clean. We enjoyed our tour and we are thankfully to Kng and Traveltriangle for doing perfectly. FOR me and my daughter Tigers nest was best. For my wife it was Thimpu and my son enjoyed Takin reserve also loved feeding Takin. It was indeed memorable tour
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    Nidhirinka

    Bagdogra

    Nidhirinka's 7 days trip to Thimphu

    I booked a trip to Bhutan via travel triangle which was my best decision. From the 1st step which is connecting to travel agents and them giving me the quotations and making changes as per my requests, to the final trip, it was all very smooth. At a very good price i had the best trip to Bhutan. T
    hanks to travel triangle.
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    Vignesh Mn

    Bangalore

    Vignesh's 9 days trip to Thimphu

    Our family had the most incredible experience in visiting Bhutan and I thank Bhutan Green Zone Destination Tours for planning this trip. From start to finish, their service was top-notch, and we couldn’t have asked for a better tour operator to help us navigate this beautiful country. Special menti
    on our driver who was skilled, friendly, and made every journey through Bhutan feel safe and comfortable. Our guide, brought Bhutan's rich culture to life with his deep knowledge and explanation, making our trip unforgettable.
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    Shishir Mishra

    Delhi

    Shishir's 6 days trip to Thimphu

    Though no one connected from travel triangle, which was disappointing, everything else went smooth.
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    Soumyaprabhu M

    Bangalore

    Soumyaprabhu's 7 days trip to Thimphu

    We booked our 7-day Bhutan trip with Green Zone Destination through Travel Triangle. Mr. Gyam Sir from Green Zone curated a wonderful itinerary which covered all the important places and suiting our needs. The hotels were very comfortable and accessible to the main market as we wanted. Gyam Sir not
    only was there in planning this itinerary but was also always was in touch and made sure we were comfortable during our entire trip which was a great gesture from his side. We are very thankful to him for that. Our guide who was with us throughout the trip, Mr. Jigme Tenzin Sir was a very knowledgable and a friendly person. His vast knowledge helped us in knowing about the Bhutanese culture and tradition. He was extremely helpful during our hike to the Tiger Nest understanding our pace and motivating us to complete our hike successfully. He also took care of an elderly person who was travelling with us at every place and we are very grateful to him for that. Mr. Roshan, our driver was also very punctual and experienced and we were comfortably reaching our destination right on time covering all places. The entire trip and the team of Green Zone Destination was fantastic and we would highly recommend to travel to Bhutan with them. We booked our 7-day Bhutan trip with Green Zone Destination through Travel Triangle. Mr. Gyam Sir from Green Zone curated a wonderful itinerary which covered all the important places and suiting our needs. The hotels were very comfortable and accessible to the main market as we wanted. Gyam Sir not only was there in planning this itinerary but was also always was in touch and made sure we were comfortable during our entire trip which was a great gesture from his side. We are very thankful to him for that. Our guide who was with us throughout the trip, Mr. Jigme Tenzin Sir was a very knowledgable and a friendly person. His vast knowledge helped us in knowing about the Bhutanese culture and tradition. He was extremely helpful during our hike to the Tiger Nest understanding our pace and motivating us to complete our hike successfully. He also took care of an elderly person who was travelling with us at every place and we are very grateful to him for that. Mr. Roshan, our driver was also very punctual and experienced and we were comfortably reaching our destination right on time covering all places. The entire trip and the team of Green Zone Destination was fantastic and we would highly recommend to travel to Bhutan with them.
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    Naman Gaur

    Delhi

    Naman's 6 days trip to Thimphu

    Overall the trip was good, but some small issues were there like - 1.The hotel at Thimpu, Lemon tree resort make us wait for 1 hour to complete checkin process and didn’t able to provide us the wifi access , which was frustrating. 2.The hotel at Paro tshongdu boutique, had smelly washroom. 3.And mo
    st importantly, travel triangle charges convenience fee of 300 per person and all the payment modes have extra charges except for the NEFT. Tiger nest hiking.
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    Malathicariapa

    Bangalore

    Malathicariapa's 6 days trip to Thimphu

    The food in one of the hotels caused problems. But the experience was amazing. Trek to Tigers nest.
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    Rahul Singh

    Bangalore

    Rahul's 7 days trip to Thimphu

    Thank you so much for planning the perfect trip for our family, everything was well arranged and we loved Bhutan❤️ Can’t wait to visit again in future! Thank you!

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