Lying on the western side of Bhutan, Thimphu is the capital city of the country. Thimphu Travel will take you to one of the most picturesque mountain cities of the world. Home to a population of 30,000 population, Thimphu is well known tourist destinations. Thimphu Travel will acquaint you with the life and culture of the Bhutanese people.
During Thimphu Travel you will come across the edifices of the city which conform to the traditional style of architecture. The houses bear a large windows which are shaped like trefoil has nail less wooden frames. Among the sightseeing attractions on Thimphu, the memorial Chhortenin of Jigme Dorji Wangchuk are worth seeing. Tashicho Dziong, is an old structure which 350 years old and was built by Shabdrung Ngawang Nahyal. The building at present houses the government offices and departments.
Dzong in Thimphu is the throne of the king and is the largest monastery of the nation. In summer, over 2000 monks as well as the head of the monk body visit Dzong. The golf course of Thimphu, which is the only one in the city Thimphu lies adjacent to the Dzong. Chaggankha Monastery and Simtokha Dzong which was a fortress and at present the the university of the Buddhist studies are also the places worth visiting.
The city of Thimphu provides enough opportunities for shopping. You can shop for the local products at the handicrafts emporium owned by the government. There are other handicrafts emporium which are owned privately and offers a wide variety of local handicrafts products. You can collect some specimens of Choeki handicrafts from these shops.
You can see some of the rare Buddhist paintings and the sculptors at the National Art School. You can also go for tours to National Library Jungshi Paper Factory and the Royal Academy of Performing Arts.
For some exquisite Bhutanese breads and pastries visit the Swiss Bakery. You can visit the biggest market in Thimphu in the weekend. You will get everything from the fresh fruits and vegetable and also the local products of India, Nepal and Bhutan at this market. The Thimphu Domche Festival takes place in September and continues for five days.
Thimphu is well connected to all the major cities of the world by air. You can get rental cars and public buses for getting around the city too. There are quite a number of hotels, bars and restaurants in Thimphu too.
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