Bhutan

Thimphu

Bhutan's capital and largest city, where traditional architecture meets a fast-growing urban center — with no traffic lights by choice. Thimphu lies in central Bhutan, where the country's main valleys, dzongs and monasteries sit along the east–west road. Highlights include Tashichho Dzong, Buddha Dordenma statue, Memorial Chorten and Weekend Market. A visit here is easiest with a local guide, who can explain what you are seeing, open doors that are hard to find alone and handle the permits Bhutan requires. You can see Thimphu on our tours: Grand Bhutan Cultural Circuit, Bhutan Honeymoon Escape, Central Bhutan Grand Cultural Immersion and 10-Day Central Bhutan Discovery. Every journey is built around a licensed guide, a private vehicle and carefully chosen hotels or homestays — tell us your dates and interests and we will plan Thimphu into a trip that fits. Thimphu lies in central Bhutan, where the country's main valleys, dzongs and monasteries sit along the east–west road. Highlights include Tashichho Dzong, Buddha Dordenma statue, Memorial Chorten and Weekend Market. A visit here is easiest with a local guide, who can explain what you are seeing, open doors that are hard to find alone and handle the permits Bhutan requires. You can see Thimphu on our tours: Grand Bhutan Cultural Circuit, Bhutan Honeymoon Escape, Central Bhutan Grand Cultural Immersion and 10-Day Central Bhutan Discovery. Every journey is built around a licensed guide, a private vehicle and carefully chosen hotels or homestays — tell us your dates and interests and we will plan Thimphu into a trip that fits.

• Tashichho Dzong
• Buddha Dordenma statue
• Memorial Chorten
• Weekend Market