Things to Do in Thimphu

6 activities available

#1

Buddha Dordenma

4.81 hour

Perched atop Kuensel Phodrang hill, the 51-meter-tall Buddha Dordenma overlooks the entire Thimphu Valley. The golden statue symbolizes peace and pros...

#2

Tashichho Dzong

4.71-2 hours

Tashichho Dzong stands along the Wang Chhu River as both the spiritual and political heart of Bhutan. Originally built in the 17th century, it now hou...

#3

National Memorial Chorten

4.645 minutes - 1 hour

Built in memory of Bhutan’s third king in 1974, the National Memorial Chorten serves as a daily place of worship for locals. Elderly Bhutanese walk cl...

#4

Hiking to Cheri Monastery

4.83-4 hours

Hiking up the steep, forested trail to Cheri Monastery feels like a deep step into the spiritual heart of the Bhutanese Himalayas. Established in 1620...

#5

Browsing the Centenary Farmers Market

4.61-2 hours

Wandering through the bustling, double-story wooden building of the Centenary Farmers Market is a sensory exploration of daily life in Bhutan. Here, f...

#6

Watching Archery at Changlimithang Stadium

4.51-2 hours

Watching an archery match at the Changlimithang Stadium feels less like an athletic event and more like a lively community festival. Archery is the na...