About Thimphu
Thimphu is the capital of Bhutan, home to around 98,676 people.
Best time
November–March for cooler, drier conditions
Weather
Varies from tropical to temperate depending on the season
Experiences
Things to do in Thimphu
1
Statue of Dordenna Buddha
2
The National Memorial Chorten
3
National Folk Heritage Museum
4
The Royal Textile Museum
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Statue of Dordenna Buddha
- Visit The National Memorial Chorten
- Visit National Folk Heritage Museum
- Eat at Zombala restaurant
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit The Royal Textile Museum
- Eat at Birbi
Where to eat
Local favourites
Zombala restaurant
Some of the best momos in town. Kuka and pakoras are really good, Thupka is a bit bland.
Birbi
A restaurant in garden setting. Warm and cosy ambience. Continental and fusion cuisine. Coffee. Desserts.
B.Taco
Tasty Mexican food. Coffee. Standard fast food restaurant ambience. Coffee. Bubble tea.
Dim Sum Basket
Authentic and tasty Cantonese cuisine. Veg and non-veg dishes. Bright, but uninspired interior. Large street-viewing windows.
Hayate Ramen
Owned by a Japanese lady and her Bhutanese husband. Hayate offers authentic ramen and sushi. Japanese-style decor.
Madam Yen
Authentic Vietnamese cuisine. Stylish interior. Large picture windows. Friendly and efficient service. Excellent coffee and desserts.
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
Hotel Ghasel
Rooms with attached bathroom and hot water facility, cable TV. There are also restaurant, bar and fast food facilities — for those pin
Hotel Tandin
Cheap Indian and Bhutanese dishes.
City Hotel
A chic hotel in the heart of the city.
Hotel Ananda
Large, pleasant rooms. Five minute walk from centre of town. Indian and continental cuisine. Polite and efficient service.
Hotel Druk
A large city centre hotel next to the Clock Tower. Health club with massage, sauna, steam facilities.
Shopping
- Junction Bookstore
- Pekhang Enterprises
- Trinkets and Bookworld
- Choego
- CSI Market
- Dolkar Handicrafts
Nightlife
- Ambient Cafe
- Bingsu
- Brusnika Russian Cafe
- Cafe Luna
- Daily Delight
- Gazom Desserts
Museums & culture
- National Folk Heritage Museum
- The Royal Textile Museum
In pictures
Thimphu gallery
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