Thimphu: Sightseeing
Places and attractions in the Sightseeing category
Simtokha Dzong
Simtokha Dzong, nestled in the serene valley of Thimphu, Bhutan, stands as a testament to the country's rich monastic heritage. Constructed in 1629 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, who unified Bhutan, this fortress-like monastery is one of the oldest dzongs in the country...
Memorial Chorten
Landmark stupa with a golden spire The Memorial Chorten, also known as the Thimphu Chorten, is a prominent landmark in the heart of Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan. This striking stupa, with its golden spires and bells, stands as a symbol of peace and prosperity, reflecting the Buddhist culture that...
Dechen Phodrang Monastery
Nestled atop a hill overlooking the bustling city of Thimphu, Bhutan, the Dechen Phodrang Monastery stands as a serene sanctuary and a testament to Bhutanese spiritual heritage. This historic monastery, whose name translates to "Palace of Great Bliss," dates back...
Folk Heritage Museum
Nestled in the heart of the Bhutanese capital, the Folk Heritage Museum, also known as Phelchey Toenkhyim, offers visitors a window into the rich cultural history of this Himalayan kingdom. Established in 2001 in Thimphu, this museum is dedicated to connecting people...
Royal Textile Academy of Bhutan
Nestled in the heart of Thimphu, the Royal Textile Academy of Bhutan stands as a bastion of the nation's living art form. This prestigious institution, dedicated to preserving and promoting Bhutan's textile traditions, was established in 2005 under the patronage of Her...
Bhutan Textile Museum
Nestled in the heart of Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan, lies the Bhutan Textile Museum, a treasure trove of the nation's living art form. Established in 2001, the museum is dedicated to preserving and promoting the rich textile traditions of this Himalayan kingdom.
Motithang Takin Preserve
Nestled in the lush green hills of Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan, the Motithang Takin Preserve is a unique wildlife reserve that offers visitors an opportunity to encounter the Takin, Bhutan's national animal. This serene sanctuary is not your typical zoo; it's a...
Takin Preserve
Nestled in the serene and lush green hills of Bhutan's capital, Thimphu, the Takin Preserve stands as a testament to the country's dedication to conservation and the protection of its national animal, the Takin. Unlike the typical aquarium, the Takin Preserve offers a...
Institute of Traditional Medicine Services
The Institute of Traditional Medicine Services is based in Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan, located on a hilltop above the Traditional Arts Center and the National Library.
Dochula Pass
The Dochu La is a mountain pass in the snow covered Himalayas within Bhutan on the road from Thimphu to Punakha where 108 memorial chortens or stupas known as "Druk Wangyal Chortens" have been built by Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuk, the eldest Queen Mother.
Clock Tower Square
Clock Tower Square is a square in Thimphu, Bhutan, and is the site of the famous tower with four clock faces. There are also many shops, hotels and restaurants surrounding the square.
National Library of Bhutan
The National Library of Bhutan, Thimphu, Bhutan was established in 1967 for the purpose of "preservation and promotion of the rich cultural and religious heritage" of Bhutan.
Tashichho Dzong
Buddhist monastery and fort with views Tashichho Dzong is a Buddhist monastery and fortress on the northern edge of the city of Thimphu in Bhutan, on the western bank of the Wang Chu.
Dechencholing Palace
Dechencholing Palace is located in Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan, 4 kilometres to the north of the Tashichho Dzong and 7 kilometres north of the city centre. It was built in 1953 by the third king of Bhutan Druk Gyalpo Jigme Dorji Wangchuck.
Bhutan Postal Corporation
Bhutan Postal Corporation Ltd. or Bhutan Post, is the company in Bhutan responsible for the operation of the postal system.
Buddha Dordenma
Great Buddha Dordenma is a gigantic Shakyamuni Buddha statue in the mountains of Bhutan celebrating the 60th anniversary of fourth king Jigme Singye Wangchuck. The statue houses over one hundred thousand smaller Buddha statues, each of which, like the Great Buddha Dordenma itself, are made of bronze and gilded in gold.
Bangladesh–Bhutan relations
Bangladesh–Bhutan relations are the bilateral relations between Bangladesh and Bhutan. The King of Bhutan was the first world leader to announce an official recognition of Bangladesh's independence on 6 December 1971. The leadership of both countries have since exchanged many state visits.
Motithang
Motithang is a north-western suburb of Thimphu, Bhutan. The Chubachu River divides the district from Kawajangsa further north and Chubachu district lies to the east.
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Region: Thimphu