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Thimphu City Tour
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Free cancellation
Up to 24 hours in advance. Learn More
5 to 8 Hours
Mobile ticket
Pickup offered
Offered in: German, English, French
Overview
Thimphu is not just the average capital city one usually expects this part of the world. Apart from the unique combination of the ancient and the modern, Thimphu abounds in architectural grandeur and warm hospitable Bhutanese ever ready to please and make you even happier in the land of Happiness.
What's Included
Meeting And Pickup
Start time
09:00 AM
Pickup points
Tara Phendeyling Hotel
11001, Olakha, Olakha,Thimphu,Bhutan., Thimphu, Bhutan
Pickup details
We pick up from any hotel or location in Thimphu
What To Expect
Thimphu Chorten (Memorial Chorten)
Start off your day by first visiting the Memorial Chorten/Temple that depicts larger than life sizes of deities with some 36 of them in erotic poses! Circumambulate the Chorten three times in a clockwise direction along with the locals and don’t forget to make a wish to the wish granting statue of the Buddha
45 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Motithang Takin Preserve
Go on to meet the national animal of Bhutan, the Takin, an exotic and weird looking animal with the head of goat and body of a cow. Marvel at the story as your guide enthusiastically talks to you about the legend behind this unique creation
30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Centenary Farmers Market
Next, a visit to the Centenary Farmers’ market will enthrall you as you witness the Thimphu residents negotiate with farmers for the freshest and organic products of the region. Don’t hesitate and make your purchase of the season’s choice of fruits, which are locally grown and fully organic
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
National Institute for Zorig Chusum
After a sumptuous Bhutanese lunch, watch the students of the National Institute of Zorig Chosum (Arts and Crafts) as they learn the 13 traditional arts and crafts of Bhutan.
45 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Royal Textile Academy of Bhutan
To continue, visit the Royal Textile Museum, a state of the art textile Museum showcasing an exemplary display of the art of weaving and textiles. Currently the Museum also has on display the bridal dress and the hand crafted shoes worn by Her Majesty Queen Jetsun Pema during the royal wedding in 2011
45 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Tashichho Dzong (Thimpu Dzong)
A visit to the spectacular Tashichho Dzong meaning “Palace of the Glorious Religion” will give you an insight into how in the ancient days massive fortresses were built in the traditional style without any nails or steel or architectural design or blue prints! This Dzong is an ostentatious display of the architectural grandeur of the Bhutanese.
2 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operated by Bhutan Swallowtail Tours & Travels
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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