Thimphu

Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan lies in Western Bhutan. It is located 65 km east of Bhutan and takes about 1 hour by car from Paro international airport. The city is located in the heart of the Wang Valley and is the most happening place in the whole country.

The lower region of Thimphu is much more developed than the upper region in terms of economy, infrastructure, and social services contributed mainly by the wide telecommunication and road coverage, and good access to local markets. Besides the southern Dzongkhags that share border with the Indian States, Thimphu is one big commercial centre for vibrant business transactions. The main city is fairly small; its principal street can be walked from one end to another in less than 10 minutes and this is the only capital in the world without traffic lights yet!

Hundreds of Buddhist temples, monasteries and stupas are found scattered atop rocky cliffs, on remote hillsides, on uneven enclosures and all the other possible regions indicating that in Bhutan, Buddhism is flourishing in its ever youthful state. The unique Bhutanese architecture is validated in all the buildings considering that it is one of the most striking features of the country, besides the rich cultural heritage and definitive symbols that embody Bhutan’s distinctive quality.