Top Free Things to Do in Thimphu, Bhutan
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- Jitendra GDubai, United Arab Emirates9 contributionsThis place always brings in the calmness in a person. A great location for capturing good photographs on a clear day. The days can sometimes be cloudyWritten 25 June 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- UgyenNoida, India286 contributionsBuddha Dordenma: Sitting on top of Kuensel Phodrang hill is a huge statue of 51.5-m bronze statue of Buddha (founder of Buddhism).
The Buddha Dordenman. Interestingly, the statue itself is the home for over 100,000 smaller statues of Buddha, made from bronze and gold.
The site also offers unobstructed views over the Thimphu Valley - especially stunning at sunsetWritten 27 May 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. - UgyenNoida, India286 contributionsMust visit for those who visit Thimphu, one of the best place to explore and understand Bhutanese beautiful and great architurture. also most insta captioned place of Thimphu. MUST Visit. for visitors there will be special guideline and timing , please do check from relevant source or from tourism office/brochures for details.Written 1 September 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- GdaxGulf Breeze, FL231 contributionsHave a picture ready in your phone that you want memorialized in a Bhutanese stamp. They will download it and print you 12 stamps with a Tigers Nest background. You can keep them as a souvenir or actually use them to send a postcard!Written 8 November 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- AZCasualTravelerMesa, AZ1,831 contributionsThe National Memorial Chorten was built in memory of Third Druk Gyalpo and is dedicated to World Peace.
The Thimphu Chorten is a nice place to visit that is located near Thimphu city center. When we had arrived, there was a nice size crowd already here - turning the prayer wheels, walking around the Stupa and paying tribute.
The atmosphere at the Stupa was peaceful and relaxing - the grounds around the Stupa is like a well manicured park area - green grass and nice ambiance.Written 15 May 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. - UgyenNoida, India286 contributionsThis place is must visit for me at least once in a year to make offering and seek blessings from the local local deity as I was born in and brought up in Thimphu. Almost all kids who are born in Thimphu and was brought here after 3 days of birth by their parents have to do the same. Am Sure everyone will understand why is it so?
But for Tourist if your are spiritual and is seeking blessings can always visit.
Dont forget to carry your Kabney and Rachu if your are bhutanese. Foreigners i think its exceptional.Written 6 November 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. - kavyaBirur, India6 contributionsV beautiful well maintained monument being one of d oldest dzong oh bhutan.one can feel the calmness thanks to the holy atmosphere and serene nature around...worth a visitWritten 10 January 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- UgyenNoida, India286 contributionsIts Bhuddhist Institute and monastery. Also Pilgrimage place for Buddhist.
Max 30 Minutes walk from road.Written 2 February 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. - RupsSilchar, India58 contributionsThe place is situated in the middle of the town THIMPU . Lots of shop are near by but the place is less crowded and any one can a nice time hereWritten 2 May 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- jeffrey hMooloolaba, Australia184 contributionsWe went here with another couple we meet very interesting place to visit so much history but they're are a lot of places like thisWritten 22 November 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- AZCasualTravelerMesa, AZ1,831 contributionsThe National Library and Archives of Bhutan has a primary function of "collecting and preserving Bhutanese literature on religion, culture, history and social traditions." The Library building is a nice example of Bhutan architecture that is unique to this country - very distinctive and good looking architecture. One of the Library's main claim to fame it that it has "the largest published book in the world" (largest in physical size). This book is very large and it is enclosed in a large glass covered case - nice looking picture book.
The Library has 4 floors levels that contains Bhutanese literature from ancient to present day. Our small group tour was allowed to roam through the different floor levels to just look at the different varieties of literature documenting Bhutan's history, religion and lifestyle.
Note: Inside the library, there are signs posted with "No Photographs allowed". However, photographs of the library building is allowed on the outside.Written 14 May 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. - Karma JangchubThimphu, Bhutan29 contributionsThis was the place where Zhabdrung first arrive and settled after he came from Tibet in 1616 when he was 20 years old.
He built the temple there and named it as dzong but later 1629 after he built a much bigger dzong/fort then he removed the name dzong and named it as a Lhakhang only meaning a temple.
There is a stupa inside the first floor of the temple which holds the sacred relics of Zhabdrung's father Yab Tenpai Nima.Written 22 March 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. - Hockeydad900La Canada Flintridge, CA323 contributionsThis center has 3 or 4 weavers working on traditional Bhutanese cloth at all times. The work is intricate and fascinating. Upstairs is a shop to purchase traditional clothing, scarves and tchotchkes. Prices are fair.Written 17 April 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- cherylyeo25Singapore, Singapore131 contributionsunfortunately it was not open as it was closed due to festival which was amazing. still lovely place overlooking the valley with mountain range!Written 23 December 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- Balasubramanian RChennai (Madras), India535 contributionsBhutan country themselves famous for maintaining natural resources. This park is also known as Centenary Park and tourist attraction and picnic spot. It is situated on the banks of Wangchu River and this place is connected with historial significant.Written 31 October 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
