Thimphu, Bhutan’s capital, is the ideal spot to transition from your current way of life to our unique country, which is unlike any other on the planet. As you see monks clothed in traditional red robes, men in striped ghos, and women in brilliantly colored kiras, you will begin to appreciate our local customs.

We’ll start unraveling the mysteries of Bhutan by touring Thimphu’s most prominent landmarks after you’ve settled into your accommodation.

The National Memorial Chorten was constructed in 1974 to commemorate Jigme Dorji Wangchuk, Bhutan’s third king (1928-1972).

A chorten is a stupa, or hemispheric building, utilized as a meditation space. The whitewashed structure with the golden finial on top is a popular place for prayer since it depicts our beloved third king’s power and benevolence.

Thimphu Tashichho Dzong is a fortress and Buddhist monastery in Thimphu, Bhutan, featuring a unique Bhutanese architectural style.

It is the present seat of the Druk Desi, the leader of the civil government, and houses the current king’s offices, which are located alongside the Wang Chhu (river).

Farmers sell their veggies, cheeses, grains, and the occasional yak leg at the Centenary Farmers’ Market on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

The Kundeyling Baazam is across the street, where you may haggle for local handicrafts like mala beads and prayer wheels.

Then we’ll drive up to Buddha Point in Kuensel phodrang Nature Park to see the 169-foot-tall bronze statue of the seated Buddha Dordenma.

It is one of the world’s largest seated Buddha sculptures, and it rests atop a hill with panoramic views of the valley and surrounding mountains.

Picnic on the riverbank

Visit a Bhutanese family at their home and enjoy dinner with them while conversing.

Take a look into their lives and dine in a traditional Bhutanese home surrounded by the family’s warm welcome.

The oldest temple in Bhutan is Kyichu Lhakhang, also known as Kyerchu temple or Lho Kyerchu. It is one of the 108 temples established by Tibetan King Songtsen Gampo to conquer and pin down an ogress who was hindering the development of Buddhism, similar to Jambhay Lhakhang in Bumthang. All 108 temples were supposedly built in a single night, according to mythology.

Visit the seventh-century Kyichu temple to travel through time and history. The temple is a wellspring of serenity, as its name implies, and you will feel at ease here. A residence devoted to the late Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche has been turned into a museum next to the temple. Photographs and other items belonging to Rinpoche can be found.

Dungtse Lhakhang – Designed in 1433 by Thangton Gyalpo, the iron bridge builder, the temple was built to conquer a demon and was so firmly shackled to the earth.

Its three levels represent hell, earth, and heaven, respectively. A special authorization is required to enter Dumtse Lhakhang.

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