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Very cold weather. Carry Heavy woollen, umbrella. When To Max: Min: Rain: 100.0mm Timbu 12.80000019 4.800000190 0734863°C 734863°C Land of the peaceful dragon Aug welcomes you to the capital city of VISIT Very cold weather. Carry Heavy woollen, . Nestled in the lovely river umbrella. http://www.ixigo.com/weather-in-timbu-lp-1101851 Max: Min: Rain: valley of the Wang Chu river, it's 12.60000038 4.400000095 106.199996948242 abundant with nature's splendour, 1469727°C 367432°C 19mm Jan wildlife and culture - guaranteed to Freezing weather. Carry Heavy woollen. Sep make it to your list of favourite Max: Min: - Rain: Very cold weather. Carry Heavy woollen, 1.399999976 17.10000038 7.30000019073486 umbrella. holiday destinations. Places like 158142°C 1469727°C 3mm Max: 11.5°C Min: 2.0°C Rain: Tashichho Dzong, Changangkha 60.9000015258789 Feb 06mm Lhakhang, , Famous For : Nature / WildlifePlaces To Freezing weather. Carry Heavy woollen. Oct Buddha Dordenma , VisitCity Max: Min: - Rain: 15.0mm 1.299999952 15.19999980 Very cold weather. Carry Heavy woollen. Motithang Takin Preserve and 3162842°C 9265137°C Max: Min: - Rain: Ferociously guarding its culture from any Centenary Farmers Market are 8.199999809 4.800000190 24.1000003814697 western influences, Thimphu offers to Mar 265137°C 734863°C 27mm amazingly beautiful and are a travellers a chance to explore the preserved Freezing weather. Carry Heavy woollen. Nov must-visit.  Max: Min: - Rain: traditions and rituals of the Bhutanese 4.099999904 10.10000038 25.7000007629394 Freezing weather. Carry Heavy woollen. people. Explore the handicraft emporiums, 632568°C 1469727°C 53mm Max: 5.5°C Min: - Rain: 11.19999980 6.30000019073486 unique bhutanese architecture or just take a Apr 9265137°C 3mm walk down the streets and check out the Freezing weather. Carry Heavy woollen. Dec weekend markets which sell almost Max: Min: -5.5°C Rain: 6.800000190 32.2000007629394 Freezing weather. Carry Heavy woollen. everything under the sun. Plan your trip 734863°C 5mm Max: 3.5°C Min: - Rain: around October to experience the local 15.80000019 2.20000004768371 May 0734863°C 6mm festivities and mask dances! Very cold weather. Carry Heavy woollen. Max: Min: - Rain: 9.800000190 1.100000023 29.8999996185302 734863°C 841858°C 73mm What To Jun Very cold weather. Carry Heavy woollen, SEE This Pdf and its contents are copyright © umbrella. 2013,ixigo.com, all rights reserved. ixigo logo, the 5 Sights character and all other marks displayed herein are Max: Min: Rain: registered and/or common law trademarks of ixigo.com and/or third parties. 12.30000019 3.200000047 54.4000015258789 http://www.ixigo.com/places-to-visit-see-in-timbu-lp-1101851 0734863°C 683716°C 06mm Jul 1 Thimpu Dzong/Tashichho Timbu Travel Guide - http://www.ixigo.com/travel-guide/timbu page 2

Dzong paintings and intricate sculptures in display, in honour of , 2 Thimphu Chorten (Memorial this fourth Druk Gyalpo (head of the state of Chorten) Chorten epitomises amazing Bhutan). With a series of prayer flags and and artwork.  chortens, this place is hard to miss. The mind-blowing view of the Himalayan range from this pass will make you gape in awe.  3 Dochula Pass

4 Buddha Dordenma

Thimphu Chorten, Thimphu

Among the most prominent landmarks in Thimphu is counted the Thimpu Dzong or Tashichho Dzong, which means Fortress of the Glorious Religion. Located on the west bank of the Wang Chuu, it is widely admired for its mind-blowing architecture. Though the imposing white-washed structure has Kuenselphodrang, Thimphu, Bhutan undergone several renovations over the centuries but it is still an architectural Chhoten Lam, Thimphu, Bhutan marvel. It serves as the seat of the East-West Road from Thimpu to Buddha Dordenma is a massive statue of government since 1952 and currently Thimphu Chorten, also known as Memorial Punakha Shakyamuni with a height of approximately houses the throne room and offices of the Chorten, is an iconic monument dedicated 51.5 metre. It is one of the largest of king, the secretariat and the ministries of to Tantric . It is a large white Buddha in the world and is of high religious home affairs and finance. Other structure crowned with a golden spire, Dochula Pass is located 40-minute uphill importance. This statue made of bronze and government departments are housed in located close to the center of Thimphu drive from Thimpu. This mountain pass is gilded with gold is extremely beautiful. buildings nearby. On a visit to this structure, city. To  situated in the snow covered Himalayas o n Around 125,000 smaller Buddha statues don't forget to wear something that cover gain an insight into and the road from Thimpu to Punakha where have been placed within the Buddha your legs and something with collar on the culture, this is the best place to be. On a visit 108 memorial have been built by Dordenma statue. Each of these thousands top else you won't be allowed to to this structure, you will find elderly Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuk. Along with of Buddha statues are also been cast in enter.  Bhutanese people circumambulating the the chortens, the other major attraction of bronze and gilded. The Buddha Dordenma chorten throughout the day. With the pass is the monastery known as Druk statue sits upon a large meditation hall. The beautiful  Wangyal Lhakhang (temple), which was built statue overlooks the Southern entrance to Timbu Travel Guide - http://www.ixigo.com/travel-guide/timbu page 3

Thimphu Valley.  owners of the cafe are very friendly and you Hong Kong Market,Thimphu, Bhutan might enjoy a talk with them.  If you are a momo lover, 

Zombala is the place for you to be. Choose 2 ZaSa your favourite flavour from a variety of momos they offer. Other than the momos, the fried noodles served at the restaurant Where To are worth a try. Also, the ambience of the 5 Motithang Takin Preserve place is decent and staff is friendly. The food is delicious and will not burn a hole in your Eat pocket.   5 Places

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1 Ambient Cafe Thori Lam, 41 Lower Motithang, Below 3 water tanks,Thimphu, Bhutan

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Sangaygang, Thimphu, Bhutan ZaSa is a restaurant that serves the best authentic Bhutanese food in the whole Thimpu. The owner Yankee is Doebum Lam, Near Main Traffic Circle, Thimphuam,Thimphu Motithang Takin Preserve is the habitat for very accommodating and helps Takin who is the national animal of Bhutan. you with the menu and order too. The +975 2 327933 The animal looks like a cross between a cow Norzin Lam, Opp. Druk PNB Bank, ambiance is cozy yet have comfortable and a goat. It is believed that the animal was If you have a sweet tooth, you must visit the Thimphu 11001 space for many people. They have an created by the great Buddhist yogi, Drupa outdoor seating too. The vegetable soup, a Art Cafe. The restaurant is one of the new Craving for a tasty cup of coffee? Visit Kunley, and it can be found only in Bhutan. dish made out of local fish and momos are establishments in the region and is famous the Ambient Cafe and choose your The preserve was originally a mini-zoo but highly recommended. for its cleanliness. Other than the wide was converted into a preserve later. The favourite coffee from their wide menu. The variety of pastries, they offer some very best time to see them is early morning when ambience of the cafe is very nice and is 3 Zombala delicious salads. If you are visiting during they gather near the fence to feed. It is one perfect to enjoy a cup of coffee with your winters, you will love to sit near the fireplace of the best places where you can spend loved ones. Along with the coffee, you can and try a chocolate pastry.  some leisure time with your family and also try some homemade pastries. The friends.  Timbu Travel Guide - http://www.ixigo.com/travel-guide/timbu page 4

5 Ama Restaurant

Norzin Lam, Thimphu, Bhutan

Ama Restaurant serves good quality Bhutanese cuisine. The ambience of the restaurant is not very impressive but the quality of food is. The service is very fast and you don't have to waste your time waiting for the food to come. A variety of South Asian dishes served at this restaurant are also worth savouring. You can try Momo with fish with mushrooms when you visit this restaurant.  Timbu Travel Guide - http://www.ixigo.com/travel-guide/timbu page 5

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See A: Thimpu Dzong/Tashichho Dzong B: Thimphu Chorten (Memorial Chorten) C: Dochula Pass D: Buddha Dordenma E: Motithang Takin Preserve Food F: Ambient Cafe G: ZaSa H: Zombala I: Art Cafe J: Ama Restaurant