About Thimphu
Thimphu is the capital of Bhutan, home to around 98,676 people.
Best time
November–March for cooler, drier conditions
Weather
Varies from tropical to temperate depending on the season
Experiences
Things to do in Thimphu
1
Changangkha Lhakhang
2
Statue of Dordenna Buddha
3
Thangtong Dewachen Nunnery
4
The National Memorial Chorten
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Zangthoperi Lhakhang
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National Folk Heritage Museum
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The Royal Textile Museum
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Simtokha Dzong
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Changangkha Lhakhang
- Visit Statue of Dordenna Buddha
- Visit Thangtong Dewachen Nunnery
- Eat at Zombala restaurant
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit The National Memorial Chorten
- Visit Zangthoperi Lhakhang
- Visit National Folk Heritage Museum
- Eat at Birbi
- 3
Day 3
Markets, parks & hidden corners
- Visit The Royal Textile Museum
- Visit Simtokha Dzong
- Visit Dhyana Thimphu Meditation Centre
- Eat at B.Taco
Where to eat
Zombala restaurant
Birbi
B.Taco
Dim Sum Basket
Hayate Ramen
Madam Yen
Phang-Guu
Sa-Toh
Where to stay
- Hotel Ghasel
- Hotel Tandin
- City Hotel
- Hotel Ananda
- Hotel Druk
Shopping
- Junction Bookstore
- Pekhang Enterprises
- Trinkets and Bookworld
- Choego
- CSI Market
- Dolkar Handicrafts
Nightlife
- Ambient Cafe
- Bingsu
- Brusnika Russian Cafe
- Cafe Luna
- Daily Delight
- Gazom Desserts
Museums & culture
- National Folk Heritage Museum
- The Royal Textile Museum
In pictures
Thimphu gallery
Keep exploring
