Location: Thimphu
Top Things to do in Thimphu
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Thimphu (/tɪmˈpuː/; Dzongkha: ཐིམ་ཕུ [tʰimpʰu]; formerly spelled as Thimbu or Thimpu) is the capital and largest city of the Kingdom of Bhutan. It is situated in the western central part of Bhutan and the surrounding valley is one of Bhutan's dzongkhags, the Thimphu District. The ancient capital city of Punakha was replaced by Thimphu when it was established as capital in 1955, and in 1961 Thimphu was declared as the capital of the Kingdom of Bhutan by His Majesty the 3rd Druk Gyalpo Jigme Dorji Wangchuck.
Restaurants in Thimphu
1. Junction Book Store
2. DSB Enterprises
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
DSB Books is the oldest and the biggest Book store in Bhutan. It’s the favorite place for readers enthusiasts. You will find many varieties of books here... visit DSB and add a great flavor to your choice of Books...
3. The Craft GALLERY
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
The Craft Gallery is a chapter under the Gyalyum Charitable Trust, a Civil Society Organization founded by Her Majesty the Queen Mother Gyalyum Sangay Choden Wangchuck. The Craft Gallery is a showroom or sales outlet for products of Bhutanese artisans. The finest selections of authentic Bhutanese handicrafts with the assurance of the highest standards of quality and craftsmanship are available for purchase. The Gallery promotes the marketing and development of all forms of Traditional Bhutanese arts and crafts. Various organizations, independent artists, and local designers are offered a platform to showcase their products.
4. Cdk
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
CDK is a Bhutanese contemporary/casual apparel and accessories brand that is based in the capital city, Thimphu, by Chandrika. She is a self taught designer and makes designs using traditional hand woven textiles to create beautiful collections. Fabrics such as wool, cotton and silk is used for the clothing and accessories. Started in the year 2015, she is an enthusiastic entrepreneur who felt the need to showcase Bhutanese textiles, which could be incorporated into other garments and accessories. You can find a range of product like skirts, coats, jackets, scarfs, bags and purses for you and your loved one. The store also has a collection of natural dyed products and cotton grown/handwoven from the eastern side of Bhutan.
5. Terton Gallery
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4.0 based on 8 reviews
Terton Gallery is situated in the heart of Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan. It features the artworks of actor Kelly Dorji and his personal selection of antique tibetan boxes and other interesting lifestyle products.
6. Centenary Farmers Market
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4.0 based on 42 reviews
Reviewed By Phedder - Invercargill, New Zealand
Always an interesting place to visit if you want to see a slice of local life in Bhutan. A vast market selling a huge range of food products primarily. If the stall owners speak English, they are happy to tell you what they are selling and where it comes from. A great place to people watch and look for things you have never seen before. Just over the road is a really cool wooden covered bridge that is well worth a look as well.
7. Thimphu’s Weekend Market
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 53 reviews
Reviewed By 244evaa - Philippines, null
As a chillip or tourist in Bhutan, I wanted to explore as much of the place given the short period of time I was staying in Thimphu, Bhutan. And with everything, I mean that includes the Organic Public Market. Since it was a walking distance to my hotel, I took my own sweet time in exploring the raw ingredients in the Bhutanese food I have sampled in the last few meals. The organic market was divided into two ~ the ground floor was where most of the vegetables and rice (red rice, yellow rice) and locally produced by Bhutanese farmers while the second level sold stuff imported from next door neighbor like India. As someone from a tropical country, most of the produce were also seen in my place except for the heaps upon heaps of fresh chili, dried red chili, chili powder and 'killer chili'. Many thanks to my guide Sajan Rai of Heavenly Bhutan who charmed the local vendors whenever I asked favor for a photo-op with them or their produce. This experience made me really interact with the locals up close and personal.
8. National Handicrafts Emporium
9. Lungta Handicraft
10. Yiga Chocolate
Artisanal chocolate crafted using finest chocolate with inclusions of super foods of Bhutan such as quinoa, seabuckthoen, chilli, schechuan pepper, gooseberries, nuts and spices.
