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Thimphu
Bhutan’s capital, where traditional institutions and contemporary life meet.
About Thimphu
Thimphu is Bhutan’s capital and the best place to see how contemporary life sits alongside long-established traditions. Government institutions, monasteries, museums, markets, cafés and traditional arts all share the same valley.
Highlights
- Tashichho Dzong
- Buddha Dordenma
- Royal Textile Academy
- Traditional arts and crafts
- Memorial Chorten
- Local markets and town walks
- Wangditse and surrounding hiking trails
Festivals & Events
- Thimphu Tshechu
- Thimphu Drubchen
- Dechenphu Tshechu
- Jhomolhari Mountain Festival
- Druk Wangyel Tshechu
- Rhododendron Festival
Festival dates follow the Bhutanese lunar calendar and can change from year to year.
Experience Thimphu
Thimphu is more than an overnight stop. Time here can include museums and cultural institutions, easy hikes, craft workshops, cafés and encounters that help explain how Bhutan is changing while maintaining its traditions.
Include Thimphu in Your Journey
Thimphu is included in most western Bhutan itineraries and is easy to combine with Punakha, Paro, Gangtey or longer routes into central Bhutan.