The largest city and national capital of Bhutan, Thimphu or Thimphu, is located in the country’s Western Central region and charms visitors with its attractive natural surroundings. Thimphu is breathtakingly gorgeous and attractive, spanning from North to South on the western bank of a valley created by the Raidak or Wang Chu river. Without visiting Thimphu, a person’s trip to Bhutan is utterly incomplete. If you think of your vacation to Bhutan as a musical adventure, the theme is the lovely valley city.

The city of Thimphu is made up of several charming hamlets that are dispersed throughout a lovely valley. Motithang, Changangkha, Taba, Langchupakha, and Changlimithang are the hamlets, and these areas offer countless opportunities for nature exploration. The main attractions of Thimphu are trekking across mountain valleys and rocky terrain. Adventurers can embark on a variety of trekking trails from Thimphu and have unforgettable foot trips.

The Changangkha Lhakhang is one of Thimphu’s most significant religious buildings. One of the oldest in the area, the building was built in the fifteenth century. The building is devoted to Avalokiteshvara, the compassionate symbol. From here, you may take in the magnificent view of the Thimphu valley.

The National Monument Thimphu or Chorten A place for evening prayer is the chorten. The third king was remembered when the chorten or stupa was constructed. The statue of Sakyamuni Buddha is located at the summit of Kuensel Phodrang hill. You would undoubtedly be drawn to the 51.5-meter-long bronze figure, and the continuous vista of the valley would awe you. Buddha View Point is another name for the location.buddha-point Visitors can also learn about Bhutan’s history and culture in Thimphu.

You may learn more about Bhutanese textiles, some of which date back to the 1600s, at the Royal Textile Museum in Norzin Lam.

Another “must-visit” location is Trashi Chhoe Dzong, also known as the Fortress of the Glorious Region. The fifth King’s official coronation took place at Trashi Chhoe Dzong, which is located on the west bank of the Wang Chhu River. The yearly Tsechu festival is also held at the Dzong.

The National Library is home to a magnificent and irreplaceable collection of Buddhist manuscripts. The Institute for Zong Chusum (a painting school) is also housed there.

The Takin, Bhutan’s national animal, resides in Takin Preserve near Matithang. Takin is a hybrid of a goat and a cow, and according to tradition, Buddhist monk Drupa Kunley created it.

From Paro to Thimphu, how far? 65.5 miles 170 km from Phuentsholing to Thimphu The drive to Thimphu from Phuentsholing takes around six hours, and the scenery is very stunning.