Attraction Tours Thimphu

Thimphu Attraction Tours

🏞️ Ta-Dzong (National Museum of Bhutan) 🏭

  • Location: Above Rinchengang, Thimphu
  • Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Closed on Mondays and national holidays)
  • Entrance Fee: Nu. 150 ($2 USD) for adults, Nu. 75 ($1 USD) for children
  • Highlights: Explore Bhutanese culture, art, and Buddhist history through various exhibits. The museum is housed in Ta-Dzong, an ancient watchtower built in the 17th century.

🌉 Memorial Chorten 🕯️

  • Location: Near the Olathang area, Thimphu
  • Hours: Open 24 hours
  • Entrance Fee: Free
  • Highlights: A magnificent white stupa built in memory of Bhutan’s third king, Jigme Dorji Wangchuck. It is also a popular place for locals to make prayers and offerings.

🏯 Buddha Dordenma 🧘‍♂️

  • Location: Kuensel Phodrang (on a hill between Thimphu and Tashichho Dzong)
  • Hours: Daily, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Entrance Fee: Nu. 100 ($1.2 USD) for adults, free for children under 10 years old
  • Highlights: The world’s largest bronze sitting Buddha statue, measuring approximately 169 feet tall. The statue is surrounded by a large prayer wheel and offers panoramic views of Thimphu from the hilltop.

🏰 Tashichho Dzong 🏰

  • Location: Southern Thimphu, on the western bank of the Wang Chhu River
  • Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Closed on Mondays and national holidays)
  • Entrance Fee: Free
  • Highlights: This impressive fortress houses the throne room of the King of Bhutan, government offices, and the central monk body. It’s a great example of Bhutanese architecture.

💧 Thimphu Centenary Farmers Market 🛍️

  • Location: Near Changlimithang Stadium
  • Hours: Weekdays, 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Saturdays, 6:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Closed on Sundays)
  • Entrance Fee: Free
  • Highlights: Wander through the bustling market to buy fresh produce, traditional Bhutanese handicrafts, and sample local snacks. The market is particularly vibrant during weekends.

🌲 Changlimithang Stadium and Park 🏃‍♂️

  • Location: Near Thimphu Centenary Farmers Market
  • Hours: Open 24 hours
  • Entrance Fee: Free
  • Highlights: Visit the stadium, where archery matches are held during festivals, or take a leisurely stroll in the park. The area is also home to the National Stadium and the National Football Stadium.

📚 Simply Bhutan Museum 🎨

  • Location: Changlimithang Stadium
  • Hours: Daily, 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Closed on national holidays)
  • Entrance Fee: Nu. 250 ($3 USD) for adults, Nu. 125 ($1.6 USD) for children
  • Highlights: Experience traditional Bhutanese lifestyle through live demonstrations, exhibitions, and interactive activities. The museum is designed to resemble a small Bhutanese village.