Thimphu
Top Places to Visit
The National Memorial Chorten
Phone: Not available
The Memorial Chorten of Thimphu was conceived by Dungse Rinpoche (1904-1987), according to the Nyingmapa tradition of Tibetan Buddhism . It was erected in ... more
Simtokha Dzong
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Simtokha Dzong. Built in 1629 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, Simtokha was the first dzong to be built in a unified Bhutan. Currently, it houses the country's ... more
The National Folk Heritage Museum
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The National Folk Heritage Museum, located behind the National Library. A traditional house that showcases rural life. Exhibits and cultural shows are held in ... more
Trashi Chhoe Dzong
Trashi Chhoe Dzong. The present dzong was built in the 18th century by Shabdrung Rinpoche to house government officials. Later it was enlarged to accommodate ... more
Zangthoperi Lhakhang
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Zangthoperi Lhakhang, lower Thimphu (follow the path down from below the GPO). The present structure was built in 1960s and although lacking the charm of many ... more
Statue Of Sakyamuni Buddha
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Statue of Sakyamuni Buddha, sitting on top of Kuensel Phodrang hill is a 51.5mt bronze statue of the founder of Buddhism. The site also offers unobstructed ... more
Phajoding Monastery
Phone: 17 60 73 53
The Phajoding monastery site was founded in the 13 th Century by Phajo Drugom Zhigpo (1184-1251), the Tibetan lama who spread the Drukpa Kagyu teachings of ... more
Jhomolhari
Phone: 975 17 14 05 05
It is one of the most popular treks that start in Paro following Pachu River upstream, to the Jhomolhari base camp at Jangothang and return via the same route... more
Botanical Gardens
Phone: 00 975-2-351417/351218
Botanical Gardens, Serbithang. Located on lush hillside about 10km from the city, the gardens offer a peaceful and relaxing environment to spend a few hours. ... more
The Textile Museum
Phone: 975 2 337 589
The Bhutan Textile Museum or the National Textile Museum is a national textiles museum in Thimphu, Bhutan, located near the National Library of Bhutan. It is ... more
Takin Preserve
Takin Preserve, Motithang. The Takin is the national animal of Bhutan, and looks like a cross between a cow and a goat. Legend has it that the animal was ... more
Top Places to Eat
The Seasons Restaurant Pizzeria
Phone: 975 2 327413
The Seasons Restaurant Pizzeria is one of the place in town that serves authentic pizza and Italian salads.Which serves tasty pizza and most of the people ... more
Bhutan Kitchen
Phone: 975 2 331919
Bhutan Kitchen, Located above the Benez restaurant. A restaurant gives a real authentic and traditional Bhutanese food experience, with traditional music and ... more
Zasa
Phone: 00975-17111939
Zasa is an upscale restaurant set high above Thimphu. This restaurant serves tasty and delicious food ,it also serves chinese food.
Chula Restaurant
Phone: 975 2 336 275
This is an Indian restaurant which serves tasty and delicious food and most of the people who like to eat Indian food will visit this restaurant .
Ambient Cafe
Phone: 975 17116661,17117771 , 975 2 325578
An elegant and relaxing cafe offering a wide range of freshly brewed coffees, large selection of teas, fresh juice and innovative snacks and meals . Ambient ... more
Baan Thai Restaurant
Phone: 975 2 339966 , 77323232 , 975 2 339 966
Baan Thai Restaurant serves Authentic Thai food in the heart of Thimphu. The atmosphere is nice and serves tasty, delicious food.
Karma's Coffee
Phone: 975-332000
Karma's Coffee is place to tasty different flavours of coffee/ tea and the atmosphere is good for place to sit and drink tea.
Buthan Orchid Restaurant
Phone: 975-2-336660
Bhutan Orchid is Asian restaurant serves culture, tradition and a variety of dishes. Which serves tasty and delicious food.
Zombala
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Zombala is Asian restaurant serves culture, tradition and a variety of dishes. Which serves tasty and delicious food.
Swiss Bakery
Phone: 0975 02 322259
Swiss Bakery serves tasty sandwiches, pies, omlets, jelly doughnuts and the best place for tasting coffee/ tea and good atmosphere arrround the surronding, its ...
Top Shopping Places
Lungta Handicraft
Phone: +975 17114433
Lungta Handicraft has been one of the well renowned and Bhutan Government authorized Handicraft dealer in country for more then a decade. Our product ranges ... more
Bhutan Archery Shop
Phone: +975 2 332100
Archery is one of the most popular sports in Bhutan. Here is an contest among local amateurs in Thimphu, Bhutan.
Gagyel Lhundrup Weaving Centre
Phone: +(975)17172266
Gagyel Lhundrup Weaving Centre, Changzamtog. A weaving center employing around 20 professional weavers. Showroom on top floor.
Philatelic Bureau
Phone: +975 322296
Alongside the main entrance at the post office, this display shop proffers the best selection of souvenir sheets of Bhutanese stamps. Also for collectors, a ... more
Dsb Books Enterprises
Phone: 00975-2-326275
DSB Books is an oldest book store in the country, incorporated under the companies' act of Kingdom of Bhutan 2000. DSB books has wide range of books on all the ...
Yarkay Central
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Yarkay Central. This shopping center located across from Hotel Norling on Norzin Lam has four good quality craft stores: Kelzang Handicrafts (Tel: 322-469) is ... more
Art Shop Gallery
Phone: +975 325664
Located near the Clocktower, the Art Shop Gallery has art supplies, traditional paper and handicrafts, and contemporary paintings from the Voluntary Artists ...
Sachok Enterprise
Phone: +975 333880
If you are missing a piece of gear for your trek, this place has both genuine and fake brand-name equipment, and the owner is honest about what's what.
Choki Handicrafts
Phone: +975 324728
Choki sells masks, thangkas, paintings and painted lama tables called choektse. Many products come from the affiliated Choki Traditional Art School.
Top Places for Nightlife
Zest Bar & Lounge
Phone: 975 17 11 81 18
Located at the edge of town, Zest Bar & Lounge is the epitome of style and comfort. Once inside take a seat, relax and indulge yourself in Thimphu's most ... more
Top Activity Places
Explore Bhutan - Private Day Tours
Phone: +977 1 4388961
Explore Bhutan - Private Day Tours is the Paro Valley Airport is the only landing site for air passengers to enter Bhutan. Entering the Paro Valley in their ... more
Rainbow Photo Tours Of Bhutan
Phone: +1 813-839-4466
Rainbow Tours and Treks has used their vast, intimate knowledge of the country and their working relationships with religious and government officials to ... more
India Odyssey Tours Private Day Tours
Phone: +975 17 16 24 40
India Odyssey Tours Private Day Tours is a helpful and knowledgeable, as well as accommodating to our interests And which sights we wanted to spend more or less... more
Bhutan Swallowtail Tours - Private Day Trips
Phone: +(975)2328978
Travel to Bhutan and Bhutan holiday features on the top of the bucket list for the ardent and passionate travelers. Bhutan Swallowtail Travels is a licensed ... more
Jungshi Paper Factory
Phone: Not Available
Jungshi Paper Factory. It is located approximately 1 km from Thimphu City. The factory uses the bark of two tree species, the Daphne tree and Dhekap tree in the... more