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Tourism in Thimphu

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Adventure Activities Thimphu

Thimphu is the seat of the constitutional monarchy, the Buddhist monk body and other government institutions of Bhutan. But hidden amidst all the administrative establishments, there are many Thimphu things to do and explore.

1. Shop from Centenary Farmer’s Weekend

Centenary Farmer’s Market is not just a market; it is an iconic place in the capital of Bhutan. Visiting the market is one of the best things to do in Thimphu. In 2008, HRH Ashi Dechen Yangzom Wangchuk revamped the old farmer’s market with tents and shacks and replaced it with a two-storey building and 400 stalls inside. On every weekend, locals from nearby cities and villages gather here to sell their fresh farm products to the residents and tourists of Thimphu. Crossing a small cantilevered bridge festooned with brightly colored prayer flags will take you to the handicraft stalls. This is one of the best places for trinket shopping in Thimphu. You can find small prayer wheels, Buddha statues, thangkas, masks, wooden and bamboo handicrafts and more. Shopping in this market on the weekends is an important activity of Thimphu nightlife.

2. Visit the historic sites of Thimphu

The capital city has its share of historic sites which must be a part of the itinerary of Thimphu-Bhutan points of interest. The Memorial Chorten in the city’s heart in memory of the Third Dragon King of Nepal, Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, is a poignant mausoleum with mandala paintings, elaborate figurines and other Buddhist works of art. The Tashichho Dzong and its golden-red roofs are also a must-visit. This building houses the monk body, the throne, and offices of the king as well as other important government offices. Visit this after 5 pm to get a good glimpse of the garden and the gallery.

3. Witness archery matches

It is certainly a unique thing to do in Thimphu Bhutan to witness archery matches at the Changlimithang Archery Ground. Thimphu is famous for archery, and it is also the national sport of the country. In other villages of Bhutan, matches between two locals are held in open places. But in the capital, there are serious tournaments in the stadium many times during the year. The traditional bamboo bows are replaced with carbon ones for better precision. More than the match itself, the verbal combat between the cheerers and supporters of the two teams, and their impromptu breaking into song and dance whenever their team scores, is an extremely fun thing to witness.

4. Hike to the caves and chortens of Dochula Pass

Dochula Pass in itself is a secret gem of a destination in Thimphu. If you have a free day and are wondering what to do in Thimphu, hire a cab or go for hiking up Dochula Pass. It is perched atop an altitude of 10,200 feet and falls right in between Thimphu and the former capital Punakha. The pass is mostly known for the 108 Druk Wangyal Chortens that adorns it. Chortens are mausoleums of Buddhist sages and saints, and circumambulation of them earns blessings for the person. However, even more fascinating are the small sanctuaries for meditation tucked within the forest in the hills just above the pass. They are small caverns built from stone, painted in bright colors and Buddhist symbols like Druk – the dragon – the logo of Bhutan right at its top.

5. Collect some stamps

Thimphu is heaven for not only nature and history lover but a philatelist as well. A philatelist is a person who collects and/or studies about postage stamps. The philately counter at the National Post Office at Chang Lam is a great Thimphu point of interest. It has a mind-blowing collection of stamps from different era and sizes. There are even 3D stamps and personalized stamp-making facilities. Whether or not you are a philatelist, an original Bhutanese stamp will surely be a great souvenir to take back as a memory.

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Weekend Market In Thimphu

The weekend market Thimphu is a permanent space on the western bank of the Wang Chu River. Located to the north of Changlimithang Stadium, the Thimphu weekend market runs every Friday to Sunday. The vendors start reaching the market from Thursday, and the market remains alive till late Sunday night. The market offers almost...

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Hiking In Thimphu

Hiking tour Thimphu is one of the best ways of exploring the natural locales of the destination. Thimphu is the summer capital of Bhutan and is surrounded by lush greenery and beautiful surroundings. The town is located in the Thimphu valley, and the beauty of the surrounding area is incomparable. The unique location of Bhu...

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Changlimithang Stadium In Thimphu

Changlimithang Stadium is the national stadium of Bhutan and was inaugurated in 1974. The stadium has a total capacity of 15000 and has been renovated time and again to add facilities and features to the stadium with the most recent renovation being in 2016. Located in the city of Thimphu, the stadium was built to commemora...

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Dochula Pass In Thimphu

Situated at a height of 3100 meters, Dochula Pass is one of the most beautiful places to visit in Bhutan. In a broader sense, it is a route that lies between Bhutan’s present capital Thimphu and older royal capital Punakha. This pass was once part of a couple of ancient trade tracks, like Dochula Nature Trail or Lumitsawa A...

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    Antojosm

    Paro

    Antojosm's 6 days trip to Thimphu

    The trip was good. Positive things: Accomodation was good, Food was good, Vehicles arrived in time. Guides were OK. Negative things: In our group 4pax were US citizens. We have informed this to the agent a few months before. The agent informed us that they have to pay SDF charges of $100 per day. bu
    t not informed about US citizens obtain Visa before arriving in Bhutan. This lead to 4pax denay entry to flight. 2pax arrived to Bhutan after 1 day and another 2 pax arrive after 2days due to this issue. During hike to Tigers nest only 1 guide was avilable for the group of about 25 people and this lead to delays. One of the programme called Live Musium is not worth for the entrance fee of Nu1000 per pax.
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    Nagavignesh V

    Bengaluru

    Nagavignesh's 9 days trip to Thimphu

    My trip to Bhutan was absolutely incredible, thanks to Sharmila and Green Zone Destination. The itinerary was seamless, and every detail was perfectly organized. Bhutan’s breathtaking landscapes, rich culture, and warm hospitality made it unforgettable. Sharmila’s professionalism and personal touch
    truly enhanced the experience. Highly recommended! Nature walks through Phobjika Valley, River rafting through the Mo Chuu river and Hiking the Tiger Nest Monastery
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    KUMAR SAURAV

    Bagdogra

    Kumar's 8 days trip to Thimphu

    Good service provided by Bhutan Online Owner Mr. Hari and his team of Mr. Jimmy (Guide). The guide was very friendly and helpful to make our trip enjoyable. The hotels booked were good with clean rooms. The food options (especially breakfast) in the hotel could have been better. However, food was fr
    eshly prepared and hence we preferred it over outside restaurants. Only other issue was during travel from Phuentsholing to Bagdogra on the last day, we asked the driver for a known restaurant option rather than local restaurant. However the driver said those options are only in the town and he could not go there, leading to no lunch stoppage. Would have preferred if our request could have been accomodated as we had ample time.
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    Drakavi

    Chennai

    Drakavi's 7 days trip to Thimphu

    Great experience.perfectly arrangements from gyan.our tour guide and driver did a great job explaining everything and drove us safely in bhutan . Hotels were very clean . Me and my friends were overwhelmed with the tour. Experience the drive in the mountains .....looking back the landslide
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    Tarali Sarma

    North east

    Tarali's 4 days trip to Thimphu

    I recently booked a trip to Bhutan with Travel Triangle and was pleased with their overall services, from smooth bookings to helpful support. The first hotel was amazing, but I noticed a decline in quality with the second and third hotels, which was disappointing. Additionally, we missed several mai
    n tourist spots, which left me wondering if I missed out on some experiences. That being said, it was still a good trip, and I appreciated the hassle-free planning. The stunning, clean landscapes, the scenic drives, and the chance to try delicious local Bhutanese food were some of the best memories of the trip. Despite some setbacks, it was a memorable journey overall.
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    Aniket Dhokane

    Nagpur

    Aniket's 7 days trip to Thimphu

    Thank you Sharmila Madam for organizing such a beautiful trip to Bhutan. The hotels you arranged were excellent, and the food was absolutely delicious. Our driver and guide were extremely helpful and made our experience even more enjoyable. While Greenzone Destinations isn't my usual travel agency
    for Bhutan tours, this trip has been unforgettable, and I am truly grateful for the effort you put into making it special. Thank you once again for creating such lasting memories for us.
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    Ysjayathirtha

    Bagdodra

    Ysjayathirtha's 9 days trip to Thimphu

    Overall the Trip arrangement is good but need to put good Guide who should know respective place history & significance of monuments & places. In our case the guide was not fully aware of Bhutan History. Visiting Tiger's nest.
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    Nairp

    Bengaluru

    Nairp's 7 days trip to Thimphu

    This was my first ever solo trip and that was to a most silent and slow moving country with the name Bhutan❤️ I went through an agency named Bhutan GNH Heritage Travel - Mr.Thapa. He was the first point of contact to share itenary for my trip and with lots of patience he heard my likes and dislikes
    , according to which itenary was presented back to me. There were many revisions and discussions for just 7 days of my trip which turned out to be a most memorable days so far in my 29 years
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    Rupali Sahu

    Bengaluru

    Rupali's 7 days trip to Thimphu

    I would highly recommend Allways tours travel, they have managed everything so well that we did not feel that our schedule is hectic.Indeed a good memorable trip. Tiger's nest trek
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    Rahul Kejriwal

    Bangalore

    Rahul's 7 days trip to Thimphu

    The trip itself and the agent were quite decent but I've had a terrible experience with the travel triangle contact assigned to me. While booking the trip I used to get calls quite often for completing the booking but after the payments were done, the contact is not helping in sending over the TDS
    receipts for the trip.

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