Bhutan Capital -Thimphu
Thimphu is the Capital of Bhutan and located in the western central part. It is the headquarters where the King’s office is based along with the Central Monastic Body and the chief offices. Thimphu is also the most happening center in the country. Thimphu is a microcosm of Bhutan’s distinct secular, religious and cultural heritage. Here the cross section of society ranges from the lower levels to mid and upper class and elite. No wonder because with its vast potential for employment opportunities and comfortable lifestyle, most rural folks, especially the youth migrate to the Capital.
The Capital (Thimphu) has a population that crosses one hundred thousand. It is a unique city in the sense that though development and modernization have made an impact here, people are still very conscious of their roots. The men and women wear their traditional attire, the gho and kira proudly and people still throng to religious sites like the National Memorial Chorten (stupa) and others to get blessings of spiritual masters. It is also the only Capital city in the world without traffic lights. Earlier, the authorities meant to install traffic lights but the residents themselves protested against the development so there are impeccably dressed traffic policemen gracefully guiding the traffic at roundabouts.
In short, if you want to witness a blend of rural and urban Bhutanese culture and lifestyle, you would not want to miss the city.
Must do Things in Thimphu
#Trashichho Dzong (Fortress)
Trashichho Dzong, last renovated in 1962 by the Third King of Bhutan, His Majesty Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, was destroyed by fire five times. The present one is a marvel of Bhutanese structure with its red-white and gold combinations. It is located in the city outskirts of Hejo and is a grand fort which houses the office of the King and many dignitaries. It is also the summer residence of the Central Monk Body. One of the country’s biggest annual festivals, the Thimphu Tshechu is held at this venue.
#Changangkha Lhakhang (Temple)
Changangkha Lhakhang was built in the 12th century under the patronage of Lam Phajo Drugom Zhigpo from Tibet. This place is said to be auspicious for newborns and parents usually bring their children here to be blessed with names. The monks at this place can also do an astrology
reading for you in case you are interested. The monastery is located in upper Thimphu.
#Centenary Farmers Market
Centenary Farmers Market is the weekend bazaar at the banks of Wangchhu River. It usually starts on Thursday with an outpouring of local vendors and those from neighboring areas who
leave on Sunday. This is the go to place if you are a fan of indigenous local stuff including food like herbs, incense, fermented soy, dried fish, dried sag, pickles, bamboo shoots, local rice,
beaten maize and so on. If you want to shop for souvenirs, you can visit the handicrafts market by crossing the bridge on the Wangchhu, just a few minutes’ walk from the bazaar.
#Motithang Takin Preserve
If you want to observe the Takin, Bhutan’s national animal, this is the apt place. Back then, it was a zoo, but the Fourth King of Bhutan felt that it was against Bhutanese values and Buddhist
sentiments to keep the animals in custody so the animals were freed. But the Takins, which were now tame roamed the streets of Thimphu in search of food so they were brought back at the
preserve. If you want to catch a sight of them nearby, visit in the morning when they are feeding by the fences.
#Dechenphodrang
Maybe one of the more important places to visit in Thimphu, this was the site of the original Thimphu Dzong (Fortress) but the fort here was destroyed by fire in the 12th century. Dechenphodrang is now a state school with around 250 students. The main chapel here is filled with murals and
paintings dating back 800 years.
#National Library of Bhutan
Built in 1967 the National Library of Bhutan aims to preserve ancient texts. Apart from the beautiful, traditional architecture of the building, the library houses a host of precious texts mostly in handmade paper, preserved between wooden blocks or wrapped in silk. Different
blocks used in printing are also stored here.
#Simply Bhutan
Simply Bhutan is a living museum that involves visitors in the Bhutanese lifestyle. You get to dress up in traditional attire, distill the local alcohol aka ara, try your hand at archery and basically do
everything that the Bhutanese do. The museum aims to engage Bhutanese youth in preserving the local culture, one of the four pillars of Gross National Happiness.
#National Institute for Zorig Chusum
This traditional arts school offers courses on the 13 different types of traditional arts from Bhutan ranging from four to six years. Students learn anything from painting furniture and thangkas (religious paintings) to woodcarving, embroidery as well as statue making. Pieces made by students are also up for sale.
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