Lying at an elevation of 2300 meter, Thimphu is the capital city of Bhutan which is cut across by Thimphu river, popularly called as the Wang- chu. The city is one of the most beautiful capital cities of the world. A plethora of Tourist Attractions in Thimphu draws innumerable tourists round the year. The Tourist Attractions in Thimphu comprise a number of art galleries, museums and palaces which are draped in history. But the tourists are mainly attracted to the untampered beauty of the Himalayas, which embraces the city of Thimphu.
The Tourist Attractions in Thimphu include places like Tashichhodzong and Dechencholing. Thimphu is the home of the royal dynasty of the Bhutan and being the capital of the country houses the government offices and the departments.
Tashichhodzong placed in front of the SAARC Building, the pink roofed fortress is a major Tourist Attractions in Thimphu. Every year, Tshechu Festival takes place in this “Fortress of the glorious religion”. At present it serves as the head quarters of the Royal Government of Bhutan. Established in the year 1641 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal and renovated by late King His majesty King Jigme Dorji Wangchuk in the year 1962.
Dechencholing lying on the outskirts of Thimphu, it is the palace and the residence of the royal family of Bhutan. The palace is a glorious specimen of traditional architecture and nestled amidst sprawling lawns, willow trees and pond.
Established several centuries ago, the magnificent Tangu cherry is the oldest monastery of Thimphu and is a popular Tourist Attractions in Thimphu. At present it serves as the landmark of Thimphu and is known for its architectural splendor. The premises of the monastery is steeped in peace and quietude.
You will enjoy shopping at the Thimpu markets. Devoid of any glittering shopping malls or arcades, plenty of shops selling exquisite handicraft products abound the marketplace of Thimphu. Shawls woven by the local wavers and the ornamented prayer wheel which most tourists collect from the local markets in Thimphu are common Tourist Attractions in Thimphu..
At Thimphu, you will be amazed to find that there is no traffic light. The civic administration were strictly against setting up of traffic lights as this does not match with the spectacular scenic beauty of the city.
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