Spring festivalFestival · 6 days / 5 nights
Paro Tshechu Festival
Two festival days in Paro, ending with the dawn unveiling of the giant thongdrel.
Paro · Thimphu
Western Bhutan · about 2,320 m
Thimphu
The capital: Buddha Dordenma, Tashichho Dzong and the weekend market.
Thimphu is Bhutan's capital and largest town, yet it still has no traffic lights. Visit Tashichho Dzong, the seat of government, the giant Buddha Dordenma statue above the valley, the Folk Heritage Museum, the takin preserve and the riverside weekend market.
Highlights
- Buddha Dordenma
- Tashichho Dzong
- Weekend market
- Folk Heritage Museum
- Motithang Takin Preserve
Tours that visit Thimphu
Spring festival
Best sellerCulture · 7 days / 6 nights
Cultural Discovery
Paro, Thimphu and Punakha: dzongs, monasteries, a farmhouse lunch and the Tiger's Nest hike.
Thimphu · Punakha · Paro
Moderate trekTrekking · 9 days / 8 nights
Druk Path Trek
The classic high route from Paro to Thimphu, camping beside alpine lakes.
Paro · Thimphu