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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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    Roshni Khobragade

    Nagpur

    Roshni's 8 days trip to Thimphu

    I travelled with KNG tours and travels,They really arranged and planned our itinerary very well,Recommened for future travellers..very nice hospitality from him. Whole trip,bhutan
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    Anil Suri

    New delhi

    Anil's 7 days trip to Thimphu

    This trip has been nothing short of AMAZING! I must thank our pilot/driver Subba and guide Tenzin, they have been like a family and were very hospitable, friendly, Engaging and Knowledgeable. Any issues we had were swiftly heard and resolved. I’m more than happy to recommend KNG Travels (Bimal),
    Subba and Tenzin to anyone wishing to travel to Bhutan. The hike to Tigers nest and rafting in Punakha river
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    Arpan Banerjee

    Kolkata

    Arpan's 6 days trip to Thimphu

    A very warm thank u to Sanjana and her team of All Ways Tours and Travels for a perfect summer vacation trip to Bhutan encompassing the magnificent ranges of the Himalayas and the enchanting views of Thimpu, Punakha, Paro and not to forget the paradise in Pobjika valley. The team was very well artic
    ulated with all the requirements for a budget trip starting from transport, hotels, guide, cabs all were up the need and expectations. A very well and memorable trip ever enjoyed. Special thanks to our guide Karma & Kinley along with our hosting lady driver Serine. Trip to pobjika valley, mini switzerland.
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    Bobby Palle

    Hyderabad

    Bobby's 4 days trip to Thimphu

    I had specifically asked for 4 star properties and was quoted amount for the same. Lemon Tree thimpu is a 3 star property as per google and other major websites and Lemon Tree manager also said it is a 3 star property. Valley Travels passes it off as a 4 star Property. In Paro we were changed from
    Tashi Namgay, a 4 star property to tiger's Nest at the last minute. Tiger's Nest is a very old Property without proper plumbing and very far off from Airport as well as city center.
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    Josephantonyarun

    Delhi

    Josephantonyarun's 6 days trip to Thimphu

    Overall a good experiance apart from Over speeding Drivers in the Indian Side
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    KETAN DESAI

    Mumbai

    Ketan's 6 days trip to Thimphu

    It was a good experience with BINC Bhutan. They provided Good hotels with upgrades wherever possible. All good places were recommended and covered. Very effective co-ordination by BINC team which made the visit very smooth and hassle-free. Some facts not in control of the agents - No role of the c
    ompulsory guide-not worth, most of the places have high entry fees (mostly not worth keeping in mind the place). Someone visited Sikkim/North-East may find Bhutan similar to that, so not all places are worth-visiting. Overall good experience. I recommend BINC.
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    Vijayendra Shah

    Bengaluru

    Vijayendra's 6 days trip to Thimphu

    Overall Bhutan trip was great but on Card Payment extra charged were charged by Travel Triangle.
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    Urvashi R

    Ahmedabad

    Urvashi's 7 days trip to Thimphu

    We have booked Bhutan Trip through Hari Prasad Sir. As he promised, our trip for Bhutan is very memorable.. We are going with happiest heart... His arrangement was very up to the mark & listened every detailed requirement and available alwayz on phone. Guide (Tshering & Sonam) have been very fami
    liar with us and supported all our requirements. Cultural & other information about Bhutan was shared in detail. Once again thank you and Travel Triangle Team. We will recommend your reference to our friends for these kind of trips. We all are grateful to you.
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    Ranjith Balakrishnan

    Bagdogra

    Ranjith's 6 days trip to Thimphu

    We are group of 4 people booked 5 days,4 nights in bhutan. We enjoyed the trip. Everything was above our expectations. Our guide and driver were awesome
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    Kanchan Javali

    West bengal

    Kanchan's 5 days trip to Thimphu

    All the team members of travel Triangle and the AD travels Butan was Excellent. We had a great time. The tour guide Mr Sonam was very supportive

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