Thimphu || The capital city
There were goembas and a small population in the Thimphu valley even before the time of the Shabdrung, but Thimphu didn’t really exist as a town until it became the capital of Bhutan in 1961. The first vehicles appeared in Thimphu in 1962 and the town remained very rural until the late 1970s. The population has grown dramatically since 1990, and is now estimated to be 90,000.
It is often said that Thimphu is the only world capital without traffic lights. One was installed several years ago, but the residents complained that it was impersonal and ugly and it was removed within days. Traffic continues to be directed by policemen stationed at two traffic circles, one at the north end and another near the south end of Norzin Lam, Thimphu’s wide, tree-lined main street. They keep Thimphu’s traffic flowing throughout the day using elegant, exaggerated gestures. They disappear at night and leave drivers to sort things out for themselves.
Given Thimphu’s elevation (2320m), don’t be surprised if you become short of breath or have trouble sleeping your first night or two.
Places /Attractions Near Thimphu
Dodey Drak Monastery hike
Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan, sits in the picturesque Thimphu Valley at an elevation of 2,300 meters. It's the nation's political and administrative...
Semtokha Dzong
Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan, sits in the picturesque Thimphu Valley at an elevation of 2,300 meters. It's the nation's political and administrative...
Thimphu
Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan, sits in the picturesque Thimphu Valley at an elevation of 2,300 meters. It's the nation's political and administrative...
Drive from Thimphu to Punakha - Wangdue
Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan, sits in the picturesque Thimphu Valley at an elevation of 2,300 meters. It's the nation's political and administrative...
Traditional Hospital
Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan, sits in the picturesque Thimphu Valley at an elevation of 2,300 meters. It's the nation's political and administrative...
Tashichho Dzong
Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan, sits in the picturesque Thimphu Valley at an elevation of 2,300 meters. It's the nation's political and administrative...
Heritage Museum
Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan, sits in the picturesque Thimphu Valley at an elevation of 2,300 meters. It's the nation's political and administrative...
Day Excursions from Thimphu
Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan, sits in the picturesque Thimphu Valley at an elevation of 2,300 meters. It's the nation's political and administrative...
Popular Attractions:
Cheri Gompa Monastery , Tango Goemba , Talakha Goemba , Lungchutse Hike , Thadranang Goemba , Trashigang Goemba , Phajoding Monastery
Thimphu to Paro Road
Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan, sits in the picturesque Thimphu Valley at an elevation of 2,300 meters. It's the nation's political and administrative...
Memorial Chorten
Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan, sits in the picturesque Thimphu Valley at an elevation of 2,300 meters. It's the nation's political and administrative...
Zilukha Nunnery
Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan, sits in the picturesque Thimphu Valley at an elevation of 2,300 meters. It's the nation's political and administrative...
Takin Preserve
Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan, sits in the picturesque Thimphu Valley at an elevation of 2,300 meters. It's the nation's political and administrative...
Weekend Market of Thimphu
Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan, sits in the picturesque Thimphu Valley at an elevation of 2,300 meters. It's the nation's political and administrative...
Zangto Pelri Lhakhang
Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan, sits in the picturesque Thimphu Valley at an elevation of 2,300 meters. It's the nation's political and administrative...
Simtokha Dzong
Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan, sits in the picturesque Thimphu Valley at an elevation of 2,300 meters. It's the nation's political and administrative...
Painting School
Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan, sits in the picturesque Thimphu Valley at an elevation of 2,300 meters. It's the nation's political and administrative...
Textile Museum
Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan, sits in the picturesque Thimphu Valley at an elevation of 2,300 meters. It's the nation's political and administrative...
Paper Factory
Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan, sits in the picturesque Thimphu Valley at an elevation of 2,300 meters. It's the nation's political and administrative...
Drive Thimphu to Phuntsholing
Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan, sits in the picturesque Thimphu Valley at an elevation of 2,300 meters. It's the nation's political and administrative...
Drive Thimphu to Gangtey
Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan, sits in the picturesque Thimphu Valley at an elevation of 2,300 meters. It's the nation's political and administrative...
National Library
Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan, sits in the picturesque Thimphu Valley at an elevation of 2,300 meters. It's the nation's political and administrative...
Changlimithang Stadium
Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan, sits in the picturesque Thimphu Valley at an elevation of 2,300 meters. It's the nation's political and administrative...
Sangaygang View Point (Telecom Tower)
Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan, sits in the picturesque Thimphu Valley at an elevation of 2,300 meters. It's the nation's political and administrative...
Changangkha Lhakhang
Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan, sits in the picturesque Thimphu Valley at an elevation of 2,300 meters. It's the nation's political and administrative...
Dechen Phodrang
Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan, sits in the picturesque Thimphu Valley at an elevation of 2,300 meters. It's the nation's political and administrative...
Drolay Goemba
Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan, sits in the picturesque Thimphu Valley at an elevation of 2,300 meters. It's the nation's political and administrative...
Phajoding Goemba
Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan, sits in the picturesque Thimphu Valley at an elevation of 2,300 meters. It's the nation's political and administrative...
Wangditse Goemba
Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan, sits in the picturesque Thimphu Valley at an elevation of 2,300 meters. It's the nation's political and administrative...
Thimphu to Trongsa
Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan, sits in the picturesque Thimphu Valley at an elevation of 2,300 meters. It's the nation's political and administrative...
VAST
Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan, sits in the picturesque Thimphu Valley at an elevation of 2,300 meters. It's the nation's political and administrative...
Buddha Dordenma
Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan, sits in the picturesque Thimphu Valley at an elevation of 2,300 meters. It's the nation's political and administrative...
Thimphu Handicraft Market
Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan, sits in the picturesque Thimphu Valley at an elevation of 2,300 meters. It's the nation's political and administrative...
Druk Wangyel Lhakhang
Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan, sits in the picturesque Thimphu Valley at an elevation of 2,300 meters. It's the nation's political and administrative...
Druk Wangyel Chorten
Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan, sits in the picturesque Thimphu Valley at an elevation of 2,300 meters. It's the nation's political and administrative...
Drive Thimphu to Gangtey
Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan, sits in the picturesque Thimphu Valley at an elevation of 2,300 meters. It's the nation's political and administrative...
Draktsho Institute
Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan, sits in the picturesque Thimphu Valley at an elevation of 2,300 meters. It's the nation's political and administrative...
