Name: THIUMPHU
Telephone: +41 21 558 38 77

CITY

Thimphu, the jewel of the Himalayas, unfolds for the luxury traveler as a sanctuary of serenity and spiritual grandeur.

Secluded within boutique retreats overlooking the Tashichho Dzong, Thimphu reveals a city where ancient traditions harmonize with contemporary luxury. Michelin-caliber chefs in the Motithang district craft Bhutanese delicacies with a global twist, inviting discerning palates on a journey of culinary enlightenment.

As prayer flags flutter in the mountain breeze, private tours to the National Memorial Chorten and Buddha Dordenma impart the essence of Bhutanese Buddhism. Thimphu, where each step echoes with Himalayan mystique, beckons the connoisseur to explore a city where tranquility meets opulence, offering an immersive experience in the heart of the Dragon Kingdom.

The nearest airport is Paro International Airport (ICAO: VQPR), located approximately 54 km away.

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TO BE KNOWN

City Area

26 Km2
Population

115 000
Currency

Ngultrum (BTN)
Time Zone

UTC +6
Country

Bhutan
Region

SOUTH ASIA

EVENTS & PLACES

Annual events

Paro Tsechu (March-April)
Thimphu Tsechu (September-October)
Coronation Day (November 1st)
King's Birthday (November 11th)
Traditional Day of Offering (Makar Sankranti, January)
Losar (Bhutanese New Year, January/February)
Domkhar Tsechu (February)
Druk Wangyel Tshechu (December)

Places to be seen

Tashichho Dzong
Memorial Chorten
Buddha Dordenma
Folk Heritage Museum
Changangkha Lhakhang
National Institute for Zorig Chusum (Traditional Arts School)
Motithang Takin Preserve
Simtokha Dzong
Royal Textile Academy of Bhutan
Centenary Farmers' Market

Climate

Thimphu experiences a subtropical highland climate with distinct seasons. Winters are cool, and summers are warm with the monsoon bringing heavy rainfall.