Weekend Market in Thimphu, Bhutan

Explore the weekend market in Thimphu

Quick Information

See Map
Best time to visit
Mar - May, Sep - Oct
Ideal Duration
2-3 Days
Visa
On Arrival
Starting from
Rs. 10,000

Website

bhutan.travel/destinations/thimphu
  • Hills
  • Nature
  • Sightseeing

About 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 everything, and one can make way to the handicrafts market to get a weekend market souvenir. The vendors from villages all around the district gather at the town of Thimphu to sell their wares, and the town people look for the cheapest and best vegetables and other commodities. The whole market is divided into various sections depending on the type of commodity, and the market sells everything from local produce to imported goods.

The weekend market of Thimphu is where the locals gather to socialize and to have fun in general. The market has a wide variety of commodities, and the incense area is a particularly exciting one with its wide range of aromatic ingredients. The pink camphor cubes and saffron are all sold here which are used for flavouring the holy water given to the pilgrims in Lhakhang. One can also find dried fish, soft cheese and wild honey from South Bhutan all at this market. Some other commodities sold here are fruits, leg of yak, red and white rice, and a whole of strange spices and herbs native to this beautiful country. Almost all commodities of daily and commercial use are sold here and can be considered the pulse of the city of Thimphu.

Similar Destinations

Paro

Places To Visit In Thimphu

Let the experts guide you to the best of this mesmerizing destination

View All

Things To Do In Thimphu

Your list of the best things to do, compiled on the basis of actual traveler experiences

View All

How To Go To Weekend Market In Thimphu

Read about the best & quickest routes to save time & money, as suggested by our travelers

View Details

Popular Packages

Unlimited choices. Trusted agents. Best prices. Happy memories.

View All

  • Spectacular Paro Tour Package

    • Cities:
    • paro (3D)

    3 Days & 2 Nights

    Starting from:

    ₹ 12,430/-₹ 13,659/-

    per person

    9% Off

    Upto 3 Stars

    Meals

    Sightseeing

    Transfers

  • An Amazing Bhutan Honeymoon Package

    • Cities:
    • thimphu (1D)
    • paro (3D)

    4 Days & 3 Nights

    Starting from:

    ₹ 14,500/-₹ 15,934/-

    per person

    9% Off

    Upto 3 Stars

    Meals

    Sightseeing

    Transfers

  • Soothing Bhutan Tour Package

    • Cities:
    • thimphu (2D)
    • paro (2D)

    4 Days & 3 Nights

    Starting from:

    ₹ 14,689/-₹ 16,142/-

    per person

    9% Off

    Upto 3 Stars

    Meals

    Sightseeing

    Transfers

  • Unique Bhutan Sightseeing Tour Packages

    • Cities:
    • paro (2D)
    • thimphu (2D)
    • phuntsholing (1D)

    5 Days & 4 Nights

    Starting from:

    ₹ 15,254/-₹ 16,763/-

    per person

    9% Off

    Upto 2 Stars

    Meals

    Sightseeing

    Transfers

  • Pristine Paro Sightseeing Tour Package

    • Cities:
    • paro (4D)

    4 Days & 3 Nights

    Starting from:

    ₹ 15,254/-₹ 16,763/-

    per person

    9% Off

    Upto 2 Stars

    Meals

    Sightseeing

    Transfers

  • Bhutan 4 Days Trip Package

    • Cities:
    • paro (2D)
    • thimphu (2D)

    4 Days & 3 Nights

    Starting from:

    ₹ 16,000/-₹ 17,391/-

    per person

    8% Off

    Upto 3 Stars

    Meals

    Sightseeing

    Transfers

  • Enrapturing Bhutan Tour Package

    • Cities:
    • thimphu (1D)
    • paro (3D)

    4 Days & 3 Nights

    Starting from:

    ₹ 16,384/-₹ 17,809/-

    per person

    8% Off

    Upto 2 Stars

    Meals

    Sightseeing

    Transfers

  • Amazing Bhutan Tour Package

    • Cities:
    • paro (4D)

    4 Days & 3 Nights

    Starting from:

    ₹ 16,750/-₹ 18,820/-

    per person

    11% Off

    Upto 2 Stars

    Meals

    Sightseeing

    Transfers

  • Bhutan 3 Nights 4 Days Family Holiday

    • Cities:
    • paro (1D)
    • thimphu (3D)

    4 Days & 3 Nights

    Starting from:

    ₹ 16,950/-₹ 18,626/-

    per person

    9% Off

    Upto 2 Stars

    Meals

    Sightseeing

    Transfers

  • 5 Days Tour Package To Bhutan

    • Cities:
    • thimphu (1D)
    • paro (1D)
    • phuntsholing (3D)

    5 Days & 4 Nights

    Starting from:

    ₹ 17,999/-₹ 19,354/-

    per person

    7% Off

    Upto 3 Stars

    Meals

    Sightseeing

    Transfers

  • Pleasant Bhutan Tour Package

    • Cities:
    • paro (2D)
    • thimphu (2D)
    • phuntsholing (2D)

    6 Days & 5 Nights

    Starting from:

    ₹ 18,000/-₹ 19,780/-

    per person

    9% Off

    Upto 3 Stars

    Meals

    Sightseeing

    Transfers

  • Breathtaking Bhutan Honeymoon Tour

    • Cities:
    • paro (2D)
    • thimphu (2D)
    • phuntsholing (1D)

    5 Days & 4 Nights

    Starting from:

    ₹ 18,079/-₹ 20,088/-

    per person

    10% Off

    Upto 2 Stars

    Meals

    Sightseeing

    Transfers

  • Delightful Bhutan Honeymoon Package

    • Cities:
    • paro (2D)
    • thimphu (2D)
    • phuntsholing (1D)

    5 Days & 4 Nights

    Starting from:

    ₹ 18,644/-₹ 20,716/-

    per person

    10% Off

    Upto 2 Stars

    Meals

    Sightseeing

    Transfers

  • Wonderful Bhutan Family Package

    • Cities:
    • thimphu (2D)
    • paro (3D)

    5 Days & 4 Nights

    Starting from:

    ₹ 18,644/-₹ 20,716/-

    per person

    10% Off

    Upto 2 Stars

    Meals

    Sightseeing

    Transfers

  • Breathtaking and Fun Filled Tour of Paro

    • Cities:
    • paro (4D)

    4 Days & 3 Nights

    Starting from:

    ₹ 18,645/-₹ 20,489/-

    per person

    9% Off

    Upto 3 Stars

    Meals

    Sightseeing

    Transfers

  • Bhutan Shopping Tour Package

    • Cities:
    • thimphu (2D)
    • paro (3D)

    5 Days & 4 Nights

    Starting from:

    ₹ 19,499/-₹ 21,195/-

    per person

    8% Off

    Upto 3 Stars

    Meals

    Sightseeing

    Transfers

  • Bhutan 10 Days Trip Package

    • Cities:
    • punakha (2D)
    • thimphu (2D)
    • paro (3D)
    • phuntsholing (3D)

    10 Days & 9 Nights

    Starting from:

    ₹ 19,499/-₹ 21,195/-

    per person

    8% Off

    Upto 3 Stars

    Meals

    Sightseeing

    Transfers

  • Bhutan 5 Days Trip Package

    • Cities:
    • thimphu (2D)
    • paro (3D)

    5 Days & 4 Nights

    Starting from:

    ₹ 20,000/-₹ 21,739/-

    per person

    8% Off

    Upto 3 Stars

    Meals

    Sightseeing

    Transfers

  • An Enjoyable Bhutan Trip

    • Cities:
    • punakha (1D)
    • thimphu (2D)
    • paro (3D)

    6 Days & 5 Nights

    Starting from:

    ₹ 21,999/-₹ 24,175/-

    per person

    9% Off

    Upto 3 Stars

    Meals

    Sightseeing

    Transfers

  • Bhutan 6 Days Trip Package

    • Cities:
    • paro (2D)
    • thimphu (1D)
    • phuntsholing (3D)

    6 Days & 5 Nights

    Starting from:

    ₹ 22,000/-₹ 23,913/-

    per person

    8% Off

    Upto 3 Stars

    Meals

    Sightseeing

    Transfers

Fastest Growing Holiday Marketplace

650+

Verified Agents

22 Lac+

Happy Travellers

65+

Destinations

Easy, Secure & Reliable

Traveltriangle

Verified

Stringent

Quality Control

24/7

Support

Thimphu Packages Reviews

Read on to find out why our customers love us!

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.

Aniket Dhokane Nagpur

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.

Ysjayathirtha Bagdodra

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

Nairp 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

Rupali Sahu Bengaluru

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.

Rahul Kejriwal Bangalore

P's 6 days trip to Thimphu

All went well, but Ms TANDIN is too slow and does not respond to our phone calls After office hours, and on Saturday, Sunday appropriately. It’s very difficult to deal with such a person as your travel agent. I am sorry to say this otherwise all the hotels transport and the trip was a joy. Travel Triangle did an excellent job BHUTAN is a very clean place. Well maintained less population. The rivers are very clean and 60% of the forest in the country fresh air. It is wonderful Trip and you did a great job.

P Graja New delhi

Ms's 7 days trip to Thimphu

Overall the trip was good, however there are few improvements which can be done. The travel agent was less punctual. Staying in the river front resort in Paro and visit to Chelela Pass.

Ms Akansha Singh Bagdogra

Aashimakaushik's 5 days trip to Thimphu

It was a good and safe experience as I went on solo trip to bhutan with KNG tours and travels. Bimal ji is the best

Aashimakaushik New delhi

Cachetangoel's 5 days trip to Thimphu

The driver has not stretched beyond their fixed working hours to showcase us the local market. As hotels were far away from the local market otherwise one could himself visit there. Scenic beauty as a whole of full Bhutan.

Cachetangoel New delhi

Murali's 8 days trip to Thimphu

It was fabulous. Absolutely loved the experience. Guide and driver were very professional in their behaviour. I would give 10/10 for both of them and the agency as well. Meticulous attention to detail by the agency. Everything was seamless. Thank you!

Murali Krishnan Kochi

Want best packages handpicked just for you?

Fill the form and get a callback from our holiday experts

FAQ's of Thimphu

Read on to find out why our customers love us!

Yes, photography is allowed in the Weekend Market.

No, the country has made it illegal to take antiques of Bhutan outside and as such one is not allowed to take antiques bought in Bhutan across the border.

The weekend market has over 100 stalls and a multitude of commodities to buy from the vendors or even take a souvenir.

  1. Home >
  2. Asia >
  3. Bhutan >
  4. Thimphu Tourism >
  5. Things To Do >
  6. Weekend Market
Tourism in Thimphu

Rated 4.40/5 ( based on 1911 reviews )

Corporate Office

Holiday Triangle Travel Private Limited

Plot No - 52 , 3rd Floor,

Batra House, Sector 32,

Gurugram - 122001 , Haryana

Landline: 1800 123 5555

Email: customercare@traveltriangle.com

Made with

in India

All rights reserved © 2020