Places to visit in Thimphu
Also, there are many tourist places in Thimphu that reflect the modern civilization and culture of Bhutan. To feel and emberse in the contemporary vibe of Thimphu, one should visit Clock Tower Square, Deer Park, and Simply Bhutan.
The himalayan kingdom of Bhutan is mingled with locations that will make you awestruck. Here are some places that you may not want to miss in your trip to Bhutan.
Here are the best places to visit in Thimphu:
Tashichho Dzong or ‘the fortress of the auspicious religion’ is an ancient dzong located in Thimphu. One can get the best possible view of the town from Tashichho Dzong.
Tashichho Dzong is home to the colorful ‘Tsechu’ festivities. The dzong houses the royal throne room, several offices of the king and several ministries. The place is an administrative place of Thimphu. It is one of the highly visited tourist places in Thimphu.The dzong is guarded by towers from all four sides. The inner part of the dzong is designed in the royal and ancient bhutanese way. The ceiling of the dzong are decorated with the mandala paintings.
There is an open courtyard in the north side of the dzong which grounds for the ‘tsechu’ festival.
Location: Chhagchhen Lam, Thimphu, Bhutan
Price: 300 Rs.
The Dzongdrakha Temple is a popular temple complex which has around 4 temple monasteries and is situated on a cliff side. The view of the temple is just amazing and along with its surroundings, it offers a nice panoramic view. The four different shrines are dedicated to lord Tara, Tsheringma, Guru and Jowo Jampa.The temple's majestic presence amidst its picturesque surroundings captivates visitors, making it a must-visit destination on a trip to Bhutan.
Highlights: There is an annual festival known as the Dzongdrakha rejoice and if you can schedule your trip during this time of the year, you must definitely be a part of the ongoing festivities. Ensure to visit all the four shrines that the complex consists to witness how beautiful and majestic all of them are.
Location: It is located very near and towards the western side of the Paro Valley in Bhutan.
Timings: No official timings are given but for the best experience visit here from 8 in the morning to 5 in the evening.
Pricing: Visiting the main temple complex along with all the four shrines are free of cost.
Thimphu
Highlights: It is a charming capital city that is nestled in the Himalayas with the magnificent sites of the Chuu River which passes through it. Interestingly, this is also the only city in the world that has no traffic lights. The city has very well retained its old world culture and charm as the modern development here is very intricately monitored. The new buildings here can be built only in the Bhutanese style and only up to a certain height. You can take the Last Shangrila Tour to explore the renowned landmarks of the capital. Some top attractions here include the National Memorial Chorten, Tashichho Dzong and Motithang Takin Preserve.
Location: Thimphu is located in the constricted and the linear valley of the River Raidak which is often called as the Thimphu river.
Timings: Open round the year
Pricing: Entry is free.
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