Best Mar · Apr · May · Sep · Oct · Nov
~A$380/day
2 days is about right
Thimphu
The only capital in the world with no traffic lights, in a valley at 2,300 metres. A fortress-monastery still runs the government from inside it.
Ideal stay
2 days
Typical spend
~A$380/day
Rough mid-range estimate
Landmarks
6 listed
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Things to do
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Thimphu in a day, two days, three
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Landmarks
Landmarks in Thimphu
Buddha Dordenma✓
Clock Tower Square✓
Folk Heritage Museum✓
Memorial Chorten✓
Takin Preserve✓
Tashichho Dzong✓
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From the airport
When to go to Thimphu: Mar or Apr or May or Sep or Oct or Nov
Clear Himalayan air between the monsoon and the cold.