Country: Bhutan | City: Thimpu

Top Places to Visit: Buddha Point, Tashicchhoe Dzong, The Memorial Chorten

Ideal Trip Duration: 4 Full Days

Nearest City: Paro, Punakha, Trongsa, Bumthang, Phuentsholing

Best Time to Visit : November to March

Overview

Thimphu is a beautiful city, and Bhutan’s capital. Nestled in the higher ranges of the Himalayas, the city offers amazing sights from its emerald forests and beautiful views over the Raidak or Chuu River. Culturally, Thimphu is a must-visit place with old-world charms and modernity.

You might just be shocked to be a traffic policeman seeing their red light. Ironically, the red light lasted only three days in the city until the locals hated and considered the light very disruptive, replacing it with the human traffic controller. Today the city is filled with camera-wielding visitors discovering Bhutanese history, cuisine and lifestyle’s unique treasures. Essentially, Buddha Dordenma, Memorial Chorten, Dechencholing Palace, Clock Tower Square, Motithang Takin Preserve are the top sightseeing places popularly explored at Thimphu. Thimphu also offers charming cafés and bars, as well as nightclubs and restaurants for socializing and meeting people of the same mind.