With a number of tourist attractions in Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan, it is obvious that you will enjoy Thimphu tours very much. What makes Thimphu tours interesting is the serene natural beauty and the rich cultural heritage of the place. An interesting combination of sightseeing and shopping in the capital brings to you myriad options of things to do in Thimphu. These activities offers you close look at many aspects of local culture that has been religiously protected from extraneous influences.
Best time for Thimphu tours
If you want to enjoy a comfortable and hassle free tours to Thimphu, the best time of year to visit Thimpu would be around October and November. You can also visit this place during spring and autumn, which are both mild and soothing.
Sightseeing in Thimphu
For an all encompassing Thimphu tours, you should visit the attractions in Thimphu. They are as following:
1.Tashichho Dzong- also known as Fortress of the Glorious Religion, the fort was built in 1661. It is one of the most impressive edifices in the town. Dzong currently houses the main government departments, the summer headquarters of the Central Monastic Body, the National Assembly and the throne room of the king.
2. Simtokha Dzong- considered as gateway to the Thimphu Valley, it is the oldest Dzong in the city. Built in 1627, the place houses Rigney School for Dzongkha and monastic studies.
3.The other attractions of Thimphu tours are the High Court, new National Library, the Royal Bhutan Golf Course and the Convention Center.
Visiting the city during festivals add to the charms of Thimphu tours. Some of the important festivals in Thimphu are Bhutanese New Year in January/February, Buddha Parinirvana and birthday of Guru Padmasambhava in May/June, first sermon of Buddha and Yar Nyidlok in June/July. Blessed Rainy Day, Thimphu Domchey, and Tsechhu, and Nine Evils' Day are some more festivals in Bhutan.
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