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Thimphu Sightseeing Places

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Thimphu Sightseeing Places

Thimphu is the capital of Bhutan. Thimphu Sightseeing Places in Bhutan will score top sightseeing. Thimphu is at an elevation of 2248 meters above sea level. In 1961 Thimphu was made the capital of  Bhutan by the 3rd Druk Gyalpo Jigme Dorji Wangchuck. Thimphu does not have its own airport. It has to depend upon Paro International Airport, which is 52 kilometers connected with the road.

Thimphu is the hub for every activity. It is the social and economic center of Bhutan and, plays a vital role in the Tourism sector. Most Tour companies and travel agencies are concentrated in Thimphu. Bhutan Tourism, though a contributor to the economy, is strictly regulated, by the Tourism Council of Bhutan, which is located in Thimphu. It contains most of the important Thimphu sightseeing places in Thimphu.

For sightseeing places in Thimphu you need minimum of one day if you dont want go for day excursion or day hikes in Thimphu. Zilukha Nunnery only nunnery surviving in Thimphu. Traditional weaving Gagyel Lhundrup Weaving Center at Changzamtog,Thimphu would be another best sightseeing place in Thimphu.

Buddha-Statue-Thimphu

The Bhutan Buddha or Buddha Dordenma sits atop a hill overlooking the whole of Thimphu valley in Kuensel Phodrang which has become the top Thimphu sightseeing in Thimphu. Read More

Thimphu-memorial-chorten

The National Memorial Chorten Bhutan or  Thimphu Memorial Chorten is located in the core area of Thimphu. It is walkable from the main town. The stupa was built in 1974. Read More

Sangaygang-View-Point-Thimphu

Simply Bhutan is located in Thimphu near Youth Hostel. It is just 8 minutes car drive from Thimphu town. It is a “live” Museum where the tourists can see the life of a traditional Bhutanese lifestyle. Read More..

Sangaygang-View-Point-Thimphu

Sangaygang View Point Thimphu has located just 6-7 Km from the main town of Thimphu. Local people name as BBS Tower or Sangaygang. The viewpoint is at an elevation of 2685 m. Read More..

Mini-Zoo-Thimphu

Motithang Takin Preserve is located on the hilltop facing Thimphu valley.  It is 5 km car drive from Thimphu main core town are. Just below Sangaygang View Point Thimphu. Read more..

Tashichoedzong

Tashichoedzong is Thimpu Dzong located 15 minutes drive from Thimphu main city. Tashichoedzong has been the seat of the government since 1952. Read More…