The places we return to in Thimphu — from the landmark stops to the quiet corners we keep for travellers who ask.
These are the places we build into itineraries around Thimphu. Some need a full morning, others a short pause on the road — we will help you choose which fit your days.
Authentic Bhutanese Craft bazaar in Thimphu sits along the Norzin Lam stretching from the Taj Tashi hotel up till Royal textile academy of Bhutan. The market consists of around 80 shops which are entirely made of bamboo huts aligned together along the Norzin Lam covering about half a kilometer of the road. Bhutan had its first craft bazaar or handicraft market in 2011 in Thimphu.The craft bazaar was initiated to prom…
Great Buddha Dordenma is a gigantic Shakyamuni Buddha statue in the mountains of Bhutan celebrating the 60th anniversary of fourth king Jigme Singye Wangchuck. The statue houses over one hundred thousand smaller Buddha statues, ea…
Changangkha Lhakhang is a compact temple complex located on the tip of a ridge that juts towards central Thimphu from the hills to the east. Founded in the 13th or 14th centuries, it is probably the oldest surviving temple in Thim…
Located about a 16-km drive from to the north of Thimphu valley, it was built in 1620 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal at the age of twenty-seven. The monastery is at the mountain top and it takes about an hour’s hike to reach the mon…
Thangthong Dewachen Nunnery is a Buddhist monastery in the small Himalayan country of Bhutan. The nunnery is located in Zilukha, Thimphu overlooking Tashichodzong and is a few minutes’ drive from the town.[1] It is popularly known…
Located in the capital city of Thimphu, this museum was established in 2001 and provides visitors and tourists with fascinating insights into the Bhutanese material culture and way of life. The Folk Heritage Museum is set inside a…
This institute, commonly known as 'The painting school', operates four- to six-year courses that provide instruction in Bhutan's 13 traditional arts and crafts. Students specialize in painting (furniture, thangkas, painted religio…
Located at Kawajangsa in Thimphu, it was first established in 1967 under the patronage of her majesty Queen Ashi phuentsho Choden (1911-2003).The national library has a rich collection of important and rare documents on Bhutan. Al…
The Memorial Chorten is a stupa (Dzongkha chöten, cheten) in Thimphu, Bhutan, located near Desuung Headquarters and above Royal Bhutan Police Headquarters. The stupa, built in 1974 to honor the third Druk Gyalpo, Jigme Dorji Wangc…
Royal Textile Museum is located in the heart of Thimphu city. The Queen mother, Her Majesty Ashi Sangay choden Wangchuck, is the patron of the museum and she has also spearheaded many initiatives to boost both national and interna…
Sangaygang which is located North West of the Thimphu Valley is the popular spot or famous for the dating and taking a walk around the blue pines, it's around miles drive from the Thimphu valley. The Places has the top hills which…
This museum is located 10 minutes drive from Thimphu city. here you can witness traditional architecture, arts and crafts. you can witness the structure built reusing old timber, window and door frames and other items from traditi…
Simtokha Dzong ('dzong' means "castle-monastery") also known as Sangak Zabdhon Phodrang (Bhutanese language meaning: "Palace of the Profound Meaning of Secret Mantras") is a small dzong. It was built in 1628 by Zhabdrung Ngawang N…
Located at upper Motithang in Thimphu, the preserve has the national animal, Takin.According to Legend, Tibetan Buddhist master, Drukpa Kuenley while in Bhutan was requested to perform a miracle. He agreed with the condition that…
The Tango Monastery is located on the adjacent mountain of Cheri Monastery. It is a16-km drive from Thimphu valley and about one hour’s hike from the nearest road. It was founded by Lama Gyalwa Lhanampa in the 13th century and bui…
The fortress of the glorious religion, Tashichho Dzong (Fortress) is one of the most impressive buildings situated along the right flank of the Thimphu River and house the office of his majesty the king. It was built in 1641 by Zh…
The weekend market is in permanent set of stalls north of Changlimithang Stadium. vendors form all over the place visits on Wednesday and remains until Sunday. They display different types of traditional and hand made products lik…
This private chapel, built in the 1990s by Dasho Aku Tongmi, the musician who composed Bhutan's national anthem, is southwest of the Weekend Market. It's beside the older Mani Dungkhar Lhakhang and is a replica of Guru Rinpoche's…
Tell us who is travelling, when, and what you hope to see. We will shape a private itinerary around the season, the festivals and the pace you prefer.
