Things to Do in Thimphu

There are 3 attractions in Thimphu. Paro Taktsang, clifftop bhutanese monastery known as tiger's nest, is the most popular.

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All Religious Sites 6 Area 1 Parks & Reserves 1 Castles & Palaces 1 Passes & Valleys 1

Paro Taktsang

Clifftop Bhutanese monastery known as Tiger's Nest

Punakha Dzong

Historic fortress-monastery and former Bhutanese capital

Tashichho Dzong

Tashichho Dzong

Thimphu's fortress monastery housing government offices

Rinpung Dzong

Paro fortress and monastery hosting annual festivals

Jigme Dorji National Park

Jigme Dorji National Park

Large Bhutan national park protecting glaciers and wildlife

Simtokha Dzong

Small fortress-monastery near Thimphu, Bhutan

Buddha Dordenma statue

Massive Buddha statue overlooking Thimphu valley

Memorial Chorten, Thimphu

Memorial Chorten, Thimphu

White stupa in Thimphu used for daily worship

Dechencholing Palace

Dechencholing Palace

Royal Bhutanese palace and government residence in Thimphu

Dochula Pass

Mountain pass with 108 memorial chortens and views