CHANGANGKHA LHAKHANG
Thimphu
Temple to visit
Oldest temple frequented by young parents, with magnificent views over the Thimphu valleyRead more
ROYAL BOTANICAL GARDEN
Thimphu
Parks and gardens
Bhutan's first botanical park, very popular with the inhabitants of Thimphu, at the foot of the ...Read more
CLOCK TOWER SQUARE
Hogdzin Lam, Thimphu
Columns and statues to see
The clock tower, with its typical architecture and rich sculptures and paintings, is located ...Read more
DECHENPU LHAKHANG
Thimphu
Temple to visit
Temple dedicated to the local deity, featuring a large representation of the Shabdrung Ngawang ...Read more
SIMTOKHA DZONG
Thimphu
Fortifications and ramparts to visit
The oldest dzong in the country, with a series of 284 magnificent carved slates depicting ...Read more
BUDDHA DORDENMA STATUE
Kuenselphodrang, Thimphu
Columns and statues to see
Huge, 51-metre-high, gold-covered bronze statue atop a decorated temple, made in China and ...Read more
NATIONAL TEXTILE MUSEUM
Chubachu, Thimphu
Museums
Museum featuring a fine collection of traditional royal dress and a boutique selling fine ...Read more
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TRADITIONAL MEDICINE
Sherzhong Lam, Thimphu
Local history and culture
Institute dedicated to traditional Bhutanese medicine, housing various rooms where herbal ...Read more
NATIONAL LIBRARY
Thimphu
Libraries to visit
National library of modern architecture, offering a visit to discover how texts were printed on ...Read more
MOTITHANG TAKIN PRESERVE
Thimphu
Zoo
Once a mini-zoo grazed by takins, the country's national animal resembling an African ...Read more
CHORTEN MEMORIAL
Chhoten Lam, Thimphu
Memorial to visit
Thimphu's residents' favourite place of worship, with a top-floor terrace offering a view of ...Read more
JUNGSHI HANDMADE PAPER FACTORY
Namtag Lam, Thimphu
Visit industry
Small handmade paper factory, with adjoining store selling paper products such as cards, ...Read more
FOLK HERITAGE MUSEUM
au-dessus de la National Library of Bhutan, Thimphu
Museums
Museum in a typical 3-storey Bhutanese house made of adobe and wood, displaying traditional ...Read more
ZORIG CHUSUM ARTS AND CRAFTS SCHOOL
Pedzoe Lam, Thimphu
Museums
Traditional arts school with 350 students taught by some 30 teachers who come to learn the 13 ...Read more
VOLUNTARY ARTISTS STUDIO
Chang Lam, Thimphu
Museums
Studio created by young artist Azjha Karma, offering young Bhutanese a place to express ...Read more
TASHICHHO DZONG
Thimphu
Museums
An important dzong at the end of the valley, its walls are decorated with frescoes depicting ...Read more
PANGRI ZAMPA TEMPLE
Thimphu
Temple to visit
Imposing monastery with 2 huge cypress trees, reputed to be the largest in Bhutan, housing a ...Read more
CHERI GOMPA MONASTERY
Thimphu
Temple to visit
First monastery with a richly decorated silver chörten inside, housing an important retreat ...Read more