BHUTAN -THIMPHU ( 2350 METERS)

Thimphu is the capital and the largest city of Bhutan. It is the only capital city in the world that does not have traffic lights. It is the main center of Commerce, Religion and Government the country. It is the most modern city of Bhutan and has abundance of restaurants, internet cafes , night clubs and shopping center. It is one of the few cities of Bhutan having ATM facilities.

MEMORIAL CHORTEN : Also known as the Thimphu Chorten , it is situated in the center of Thimphu City. It is in a form of Stupa built in 1974 to honor the third Druk Gyalpo, Jigme Dorji Wangchuck . Every morning till night old people and young people circumambulate the Chorten

TAKIN PRESERVE CENTRE: Popularly known as “Takin Reserve “ ,is one of the few places in Bhutan where we can see Takin, the National Animal of Bhutan ( a unique combination of Goat and an Antelope).

SANGAYGANG VIEW POINT : It offers panoramic view of Thimphu Town and is situated at an elevation of 2685m . In order to reach the Point, one has to walk through hundreds of colorful prayer flags.

FOLK HERITAGE MUSEUM : It is a traditional house replicating a farmhouse giving an insight to the Bhutanese lifestyle and artifacts from the rural households.

INSTITUT OF ZORIG CHUSOM: It is a premier institute of traditional arts and crafts in Thimphu established  with an objective of preserving “ thirteen arts and crafts of Bhutan”. It is commonly known as Arts & Crafts School or Painting School.

TASHICHHO DZONG : Also known as “ Fortress f the Glorious Religon “. It was rebuilt in the 1960s during the reign of Bhutan’s third king in the traditional style, without plans or nails. It houses some ministries , His Majesty’s secretary and the central monk body.

WEEKEND MARKET  : Every Saturday & Sunday most of the Thimphu population congregates  on the banks of the river, where the weekend market is held. Here villagers come to sale their agricultural products.

KUENSEL PHODRANG : It is a gigantic Buddha Dordenma Statue located atop a hill in Kuensel  Phodrang Nature Park . Once can get good view of Thimphu Valley from here.

DOCHU LA PASS : It is the most known pass in Bhutan and is about 30km drive from the Capital City Thimphu on the way to Punakha / Wangdue  Phodrang . It lies at an elevation of around 3150 meters. On a clear day, spectacular view of the mighty Himalayas mountain ranges can be seen.