Thimphu

The world's most serene capital

Curated by Vinod Kumar Jain & Amit Jain · All Frontier Global · free, no login · reviewed 2026-07-05

Things to do

Buddha Dordenma · Religious statue

A giant 51-m gilded Buddha on a hill overlooking the capital. Best: Mar–May & Sep–Nov

Tashichho Dzong · Fortress monastery

The grand fortress housing the throne room and central monk body. Best: Mar–May & Sep–Nov

Memorial Chorten · Chorten shrine

A whitewashed stupa endlessly circled by devout Thimphu residents. Best: Mar–May & Sep–Nov

Motithang Takin Preserve · Wildlife park

A forest reserve of the takin, Bhutan's bizarre national animal. Best: Mar–May & Sep–Nov

National Library of Bhutan · Museum

Repository of rare Buddhist manuscripts and contemporary cultural documentation. Best: Nov–Apr

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