Thimphu District

Things to do in Thimphu

THE 10 BEST Things to Do in Thimphu

Things to Do in Thimphu

Popular things to do

Ways to tour Thimphu

Book these experiences for a close-up look at Thimphu.

Marvels of Bhutan
2
4WD Tours
from
AU$1,230
per adult
Bhutan Vacation (5 Nights-6 Days)
5
Bus Tours
from
AU$2,795
per adult
2 Nights Paro and Thimphu Tour, Bhutan
3
Bus Tours
from
AU$1,826
per adult (price varies by group size)
15-Day Bird Watching and Cultural Tour in Bhutan
17
Bus Tours
from
AU$7,599
per adult (price varies by group size)
5 Days Private Bhutan Short Escape
5
City Tours
from
AU$3,088
per adult
8 Days Bhutan Cultural Tour with 2-Day Bumdrak Trek
5
Nature Walks
from
AU$4,566
per adult (price varies by group size)
5-Day Cultural Sojourn to Bhutan in Peace and Luxury
4
Bus Tours
from
AU$8,493
per adult (price varies by group size)
10 Days Bhutan In-depth Culture & Nature Travel Experience
3
Bus Tours
from
AU$6,083
per adult (price varies by group size)
8 Days Classic Bhutan tour with easy hikes
40
Bus Tours
from
AU$4,643
per adult (price varies by group size)
Best of Bhutan Tour( Culture- Hikes- Short Trek- Monastic Stay)
47
4WD Tours
from
AU$2,120
per adult

Private Sightseeing Tours

Top Attractions in Thimphu

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1. Buddha Dordenma

Monuments & Statues

Perched on a hilltop overlooking the Thimphu Valley, it is a gorgeous site definitely worth visiting.

2. Dochula Pass

Scenic Drives

By kavyashreebm

Must visit place.himalayas

3. Tashichho Dzong (Thimpu Dzong)

Religious Sites • Government Buildings

The fortress is open to public at 5 pm -6:30 pm .

4. Thimphu Chorten (Memorial Chorten)

Religious Sites

Peaceful place to pray

5. Choki Traditional Art School

Points of Interest & Landmarks

And you can talk to the students as well. But don't disturb a running class, this is a serious school.

6. Royal Textile Academy of Bhutan

Speciality Museums

By 869ramakrishnanr

Nice museum that details the different weaving styles, materials and practices in different parts of Bhutan.

7. National Institute for Zorig Chusum

Educational sites

By AZCasualTraveler

The thirteen Bhutan art forms are: Traditional Painting, Sculpturing, Wood Carving, Calligraphy, Paper making, Bronze...

8. Bhutan Post Office Headquarters

Points of Interest & Landmarks

It's a lovely way to learn the history of Bhutan through stamps.

9. Tango Buddhist Institute

Architectural Buildings

The view of the mountains and buddhist institute is nice but our succeeding hikes had far better views to offer. This...

10. Changangkha Lhakhang

Points of Interest & Landmarks

One of the oldest and beautifully locate temple ot is in the capital city. The view of thimphu valley from temple is...

11. Jhomolhari

Mountains

By Collinsonwong

By south side allow Bhutan connect with Bangladesh to have a river joined harbour for import and exporting. What Bhutan...

12. Simply Bhutan Museum

History Museums

By ankur_kandoi_01

They have showcased all the important and beautiful details of Bhutanese lifestyle and their simplicity.

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