"Thimphu" Top 5 Page for this destination Thimphu by wispofcloud

Thimphu Travel Guide: 40 reviews and 107 photos

Positively Capital

A town that's small, yet not so small as to be called a town! In a large valley, Thimphu is the largest city in Bhutan, and is understandably the most populated!

Pros and Cons

Pros:small town feel
Cons:bigger than u expect
In a nutshell:quaint, yet modern

Last visit to Thimphu: Dec 2004
Intro Written Jan 4, 2005
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Reviews (5)

Tashi Choe Dzhong Things to Do (1)

The 'Tashi Choe Dzhong' or the Wonderful Religion Fortress is a spectacular fortress in Thimphu that was rebuilt in the... more travel advice

Warm Clothes or blow away! What to Pack (1)

Bring plenty of layers of clothing. Though it didnt get cold enough to really bother me, a long-time plains person, my... more travel advice

excellent hotel facilities Hotels (1)

There are many options where you can find excellent accomodation. However, for most people, this is usually sorted... more travel advice

Local Tipple! Restaurants (2)

Sample the local country-brewed licquor, or arrakh here. It's slightly milder than Chhang or Tibetan beer. However, it... more travel advice

Comments (3)

acemj Aug 15, 2005 at 6:04 PM Report Abuse

Love that great spicy food!
j-san Aug 14, 2005 at 12:41 PM Report Abuse

one place I've always wanted to visit. Yes I saw on a TV show in Japan that there is so much chilli in the food.
husain Jan 7, 2005 at 8:07 PM Report Abuse

accha?? beerz with bhutiya kudis? where was our azad? accha ab ja mera munich page dekh...