Thimphu

Thimphu

Bhutan's capital and largest city blending traditional Buddhist culture with modern development, the world's only capital without traffic lights

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🏛️Main Attractions

  • Buddha Dordenma
  • Tashichho Dzong
  • Memorial Chorten
  • Folk Heritage Museum
  • Motithang Takin Preserve
  • Centenary Farmers Market

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🏨Recommended Hotels

  • Amankora Thimphu
  • Taj Tashi Hotel
  • Le Meridien Thimphu
  • Hotel Druk

🍜Restaurants & Food

Babesa Village Restaurant
$$

Authentic Bhutanese cuisine in traditional setting

Zombala 2 Restaurant
$

Bhutanese ema datshi and local specialties

Ambient Cafe
$$

Western-style cafe and bakery

Cloud9 Restaurant & Bar
$$$

International fusion and cocktails

Simply Bhutan Restaurant
$$

Traditional buffet in heritage setting

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    💡 Travel Tips

    • Visit Centenary Farmers Market on weekends for local experience
    • Tashichho Dzong open to tourists only after 5pm weekdays
    • Buddha Dordenma illuminated beautifully at night
    • No traffic lights in Thimphu - traffic police guide intersections
    • Try suja (butter tea) and ara (local spirit) responsibly

    📋Quick Info

    📅Best Season

    March to May and September to November

    💰Daily Budget

    $250-300 per day (including SDF)/day

    👥Popular With
    Culture enthusiastsfirst-time Bhutan visitors
    🗓️Recommended Stay

    2-3 days

    🌐Timezone

    BTT (UTC+6)

    💬Local Language

    Dzongkha (English widely spoken)

    💱Currency

    Bhutanese Ngultrum (BTN)

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