Why go · Best in spring, autumn & summer
Thimphu, Bhutan's capital and largest city, is the only capital in the world without traffic lights. It blends traditional Bhutanese culture with modern development. The city is home to the impressive Tashichho Dzong, the Buddha Dordenma statue, and numerous cultural institutions.
- Altitude
- 2,320 m
- Region
- Western Bhutan
- Best seasons
- Spring, Autumn, Summer
Highlights
What waits in Thimphu
01
Tashichho Dzong
02
Buddha Dordenma
03
Memorial Chorten
04
Folk Heritage Museum
05
Weekend Market
Journeys
Tours visiting Thimphu
Next on the road
From Thimphu, onward to Punakha
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