Thimpu

…is the capital of Bhutan & the center of Royal Administration


Thimpu the capital city of Bhutan and country centre of administration. It is the place of revered Bhutanese Family, Government & Judiciary. It is set on the banks of the river Thimpu Chuu and at the backdrop lays the beautiful hills of Thimpu valley. Buddhist Tour to Thimpu is a place with many wonderful sightseeing. It starts from the secretariat building, situated on the bank of Tashi chuu dzong and next to the dzong lays the famous golf course. The players from all over the country visit Thimpu all around the year for sightseeing and playing golf at the heart of the wonderful city Thimpu.


The major sights to capture in and around Thimpu include the National Library, the pious memorial chorten which was built in the light of the aspirations of the mother of the Third King, in her son’s memory in the year 1974, Art & architectures set in the fine Galleries and museums and last but not the least is the famous market of Textiles and the Handicrafts run by the local Tibet-origin Bhutanese shop-keepers.


The major sites to capture at Thimpu:


Changangkha Temple

Changangkha TempleThis is located in Thimpu valleys and was built in the 15th century and dedicated in the memory of Avalokiteshvara, a compassionate Buddhist follower. This is also one of the oldest Temple in the country.





Dechen Phodrang, Thimphu

Dechen PhodrangIt is one of the Buddhist Monastery in Bhutan founded in the year 1971. It is the monastic school in Bhutan with the sole objective to protect the Artefacts of Bhutan.





Zangdopelri Temple

Zangdopelri TempleIt is ordinarily known to be a place where the Buddhist Group meetings take place. This was built in the year of 1960’s preserving the Art treasures. This makes this place so special and unique, as the place of this temple was previously a battleground. It was built only to preserve the sanctity of the warriors in order to pacify the energies.



Tango Monastery, Thimphu

Located in the north of city of Thimpu was established by Lama Gyalwa Lhanampa in the 12th century is a major Buddhist site to explore.


Chagri Dorjeden Monastery, Thimphu

This Buddhist monastery is just 15 kilometres from the Thimpu valley, established by Zhabdrung Ngawang Mamgyal in the year 1620. This is also named as Cheri Monastery by the local people of Bhutan, which has developed into a Buddhist learning centre. The monastery specialises in the drukpa Kagyu, a monastic order. It was started in this very monastery for the first time by the devotees and Buddhist monks.

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