Bhutan Thimphu Tours

A Capital Unlike Any Other

Thimphu is often called the only national capital without traffic lights; white-gloved police still direct cars from a painted kiosk. Guided tours of Thimphu use that human scale well, covering most landmarks in a day or two on foot and by short drives.

Sights Worth Unhurried Time

Morning light suits the Buddha Dordenma viewpoint over the valley, while late afternoon is right for Changangkha Lhakhang, where parents bring newborns for blessings. Between the two, the takin preserve at Motithang shelters Bhutan's unusual national animal in a forest enclosure.

Evenings and Excursions

Nights stay quiet at 2,300 meters, with weekend exceptions around Clock Tower Square. Day trips continue north to the Cheri hermitage trailhead or over the mountains toward Punakha.