Thimphu, the capital city, is a bustling town on the banks of the river Wang Chhu. It is home to the Bhutanese Royal Family, the Royal Government, and several foreign missions and development projects. The shape of the valley is likened to that of the deep skull with a winding crystal river that descends into Thimphu valley from the high mountain above. It is said that eight auspicious signs can be witnessed in the features of the valley.
Thimphu is the Capital city of Bhutan. The nickname is “Palace in the sky”
It’s the only capital in the world without any traffic lights.
Thimphu is the storehouse of traditional Bhutanese art.
The Grand Thimphu Festival is held at Tashichodzong.
Thimphu Offers Bhutan’s best dining and nightlife.
It is an excellent place for sightseeing and hiking.
Traditional mud-rammed homes & modern architecture coexist in Thimphu.
Thimphu offers a variety of souvenirs to take back home.
The stroll through the city is an opportunity to experience full ethnic diversity.
The city extends in a north-south direction on the west bank of the Thimphu river, which is known as the Wang Chuu.
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