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Thimphu is the capital of Bhutan, and also the name of the surrounding valley and dzongkhag, the Thimphu District. With a population of 50,000 (2003), it is the largest population centre in the country. Thimphu is located at 2728'00''N, 8938'30''E. The name is sometimes seen romanized as Thimbu.
- The Folk Heritage Museum located behind the National Library on Chhopel Lam allows visitors a peek into the traditional rural life of Bhutan. Open Mon-Fri 10:30AM to 4:30PM, Sat 10:30Am to 1Pm and Sun 11:30AM to 3:30PM.
- Changangkha Temple. Constructed in the 15th century, this is one of the oldest temples in the Thimphu Valley, and is dedicated to Avalokiteshvara, the Buddhist emanation of compassion. The temple affords wonderful views over the entire valley.
- The National Memorial Stupa - located off Jangchhub Lam - a good place to visit in the evening when the locals are doing their evening prayers. The stupa was built in 1974 as a memorial to the third king.
- The Textile Museum, Norzin Lam, has a display of exquisite Bhutanese textiles from the 1600s to the present day.
- Trashi Chhoe Dzong. The present dzong was built in the 18th century by Shabdrung Rinpoche to house government officials. Later it was enlarged to accommodate both the monastic and civil bodies. Three times suffering severe damage from fire and once from an earthquake in 1897, much of the historic building dates from the rebuilding in 1902. To accommodate the national government and the central monastic body, the dzong was totally refurbished and enlarged in 1962, a year after Thimphu was designated the nation's capital.
- Zangdopelri Temple, lower Thimphu (follow the path down from below the GPO). The present structure was built in 1960s and although lacking the charm of many of the older temples, Zangdopelri still possesses some impressive murals and art treasures and is worthy of a visit. The site of the temple was a former battle ground, and the temple was constructed there in order to pacify energies. Zangdopelri is also the location for the Thimphu lay Buddhist group meetings. Teachings are often given in English and visitors are welcome to attend. Saturday and Sunday afternoons and Tuesday evenings are the most active, though there are often meetings on other days. Dharma books donated to the library are extremely welcome.
- Takin Preserve, Motithang. Takin is the national animal of Bhutan and is cross between a cow and a goat. Legend has it that the animal was created by the great Budhhist yogi, Drupa Kunley, and it can be found only in Bhutan and nearby areas. Taxonomists place the animal in a category of its own as it is not similar enough to any other animal to fit any established category.
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Traffic Lights
Made by Birger Hoppe
...had once been installed at this 'busy' intersection, but had not been accepted by the population as too impersonal. They were removed and the traffic wardens took over again. Note: All streets are one-way, two leading up and two leading away from the intersection...really, that is busy ;) Thimphu stays the world's only capital without a single set of traffic lights. Thimphu, Bhutan, TP_20071021_152709
Bhutan / Thimphu or Thimpu
Made by Hassan from Bangladesh
Last resort in earth where metropolitan is without and noise, rush and pollution. If anybody yells everybody can hear. I was here to attend SATRC meet. 7 days in Thimphu.
Cheese Necklace in Bhutan
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this cheese is as hard as rock, you have to keep it in your mouth and suck it like a sweet
Time for School
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Early morning in Thimpu, Bhutan; boys on their way to school.
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Thimphu Tsechu 2006 - Mask Dance
The spectacular dances continue......weecheng Bhutan Thimphu Tsechu mask dance
Thimphu Tsechu 2006 - Mask Dance
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Landing at Paro Intl. Airport, Bhutan
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Dhochu La.. Thimphu, Bhutan!
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hard hike above thimphu, practice horn blowing by monks
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infrared buddhist monk exorcisms
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Motor Biking through Pine trees of Bhutan
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Thimphu Street at Night
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