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Why Thimphu Tours? Welcome to Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan. As the largest city in Bhutan, Thimphu is home to the offices of the current reigning monarch, the Fifth King (Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck), and the summer residence of the highest religious figure in Bhutan, the Je Khenpo.
What kind of Thimphu Tours can I do?
#1 You can take a Thimphu City Tour to experience a glimpse into the traditional Bhutanese lifestyle that is hidden in the Himalayas. With a city walk, you can uncover the secrets of happiness in this small Buddhist country.
#2 Thimphu is the must-visit city for your Bhutan Tours, you can choose one of our Thimphu Group Tours to share rich experiences & cheap prices with new friends from all over the world.
#3 You should not miss a Thimphu Festival Tour for the Thimphu Tshechu Festival, one of Bhutan's most significant religious events. Based on the lunar calendar, the festival takes place annually in Sept. or Oct. and usually lasts 3–5 days.
In addition to choose your Thimphu Tour from our Top 15 Thimphu Tours, you can extend your Bhutan Thimphu Tour to Haa, Paro, Punakha, Wangdue Phodrang (Gangtey), Trongsa, and Bumthang. Contact Asia Odyssey Travel to design your Thimphu Tour now.
>> Thimphu Tshechu Festival (2nd – 4th October, 2025) offers a variety of activities, including Sacred Mask Dances (Cham) that tell Buddhist stories, a vibrant atmosphere of celebration with locals dressed in Gho/Kira attire, religious significance honoring Guru Rinpoche (Padmasambhava), cultural immersion, excellent photography opportunities, and the chance to view the sacred Thongdrel (Thangka Unveiling).
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Planning a Bhutan Thimphu Tour can be a complex process. You can contact Asia Odyssey Travel to obtain a Bhutan E-visa before entering Bhutan. To make things easier, we offer a wealth of travel information to help you plan your Thimphu Tour. Check out our latest and useful articles on topics such as How to Obtain a Bhutan Visa, Top Attractions to See, Best Things to Do, How to get to Thimphu, and the Best Time to Visit Thimphu Bhutan, a charming Himalaya Country.
Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan, can be reached by air through Paro International Airport. From Paro, it is approximately a one-hour drive to Thimphu. Flights to Paro of Bhutan are available from major cities such as Delhi, Kolkata, Bagdogra, Gaya, Guwahati in India, Dhaka in Bangladesh, Bangkok in Thailand, Kathmandu in Nepal, and Changi in Singapore.
- Druk Air and Bhutan Airlines offer flights from regional hubs like Bangkok, Delhi, Kathmandu, and Singapore.
- From Paro, Thimphu is a 1.5-hour scenic drive (55 km).
- Overland entry is possible via the border towns of Phuentsholing, Gelephu, or Samdrup Jongkhar (mainly for Indian travelers).
Thimphu is a relatively small city, and you can get around by:
Taxi: Readily available and convenient.
Walking: The city center is easily walkable.
Local buses: An economical option for longer distances.
Thimphu boasts several unique attractions:
- Tashichho Dzong (Thimphu Dzong): A fortress-monastery that houses the throne room and government offices.
- Buddha Dordenma (Buddha Point): A massive golden Buddha statue overlooking the Thimphu valley.
- National Memorial Chorten: A stupa dedicated to world peace.
- Folk Heritage Museum: Showcases Bhutanese rural life.
- Simply Bhutan Museum: Offers insights into Bhutanese culture and traditions.
Thimphu offers other interesting attractions, including Takin Preserve, Bhutan Post Office, National Textile Museum, School for Arts and Crafts. Additionally, exploring the local markets and trying Bhutanese cuisine are also recommended experiences.
The best time to visit Thimphu of Bhutan is during the spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) seasons when the weather is pleasant, and the skies are clear. These seasons offer optimal conditions for outdoor activities and sightseeing in Bhutan. However, Thimphu can be visited year-round, each season having its own charm.
From Thimphu, you can take day trips to nearby attractions such as Punakha, known for the Punakha Dzong and the stunning Punakha Suspension Bridge. Hiking to the famous Taktsang Monastery (Tiger's Nest) in Paro is also a popular day trip option. These excursions allow you to explore more of Bhutan's natural and cultural wonders beyond Thimphu.
Thimphu offers a variety of activities:
- Archery Demonstrations: Bhutan's national sport.
- Traditional Crafts Workshops: Visit the Folk Heritage Museum or the Institute for Zorig Chusum (School of Arts and Crafts).
- Meditation Sessions: Experience mindfulness at a local monastery.
- Thimphu Tshechu Festival: A vibrant celebration of Bhutanese culture and religion with masked dances and rituals.
- Trekking: Explore the scenic trails around the valley.
- Visit monasteries and dzongs: Immerse yourself in the spiritual atmosphere.
- Explore the local markets: Shop for handicrafts and souvenirs.
You can try Traditional Bhutanese food, get personal stamp printed with a self-portrait in Bhutan Post Office, explore National Textile Museum for Bhutanese weaving, meet students in School for Arts and Crafts for Bhutan's 13 traditional art.
Alfred
USA
Communication with Alina Dang was easy and response time fast. Alina is very professional and detail oriented.
Once in Bhutan our Guide Kins and Driver Karma made this 6 days tour to Paro, Thimphu and Punakha an unforgettable experience.
The Hotels selected were all excellent and with a friendly staff.
I hope to return to Bhutan for a longer stay and travel to Eastern Bhutan. Visit Bhutan and you will not be disappointed.
Date of Experience: Oct 19, 2024
Tour Customized by: Alina
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Clive
Britain
We really enjoyed our 19 day tour of Bhutan, Nepal and Tibet tour arranged by Asian Odyessey. Alina helped customize our itinerary, mostly adding a few free rest days, and was very helpful in communication throughout. The tour guides, hotels and transportation were all excellent. I am happy to recommend them and indeed am looking at another tour.
Destination(s): Tibet
Date of Experience: Oct 21, 2024
Tour Customized by: Alina
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Molly Durnas
US
I just graduated college and was planning on solo traveling Asia for 3 months. In the beginning of May, my mother very last minute decided that she would join me for a few weeks starting in the beginning of June. We both were very busy and had to quickly come up with a plan, which is when we found Asia Odyssey. Alina was super prompt in her response and quickly made us an itinerary for Nepal and Bhutan that fit exactly to our needs. After seeing how expertly Alina was able to create this itinerary, we also requested she make us an itinerary for India’s Golden Triangle including Delhi, Agra, and Rajasthan that we would embark on before Nepal/Bhutan.
Altogether we were under the care of Asia Odyssey for about a month, and simply could not have had a better experience. Alina was constantly in contact with us to make sure that everything was going smoothly and that we were having a wonderful time. In Nepal, we very last minute changed our plan to fly instead of drive for two of our locations and Alina was so understanding and helpful in allowing us to change our plans. Alina truly took wonderful care of us from start to finish and she is such a gem. Thank you so much for everything Alina!
Our trip to India felt right out of a magazine. Our driver Satish in India was with us over a week and is one of the kindest, most genuine people I have ever met in my entire life. I’ve been wanting to go to India with my mother for years and the trip was absolutely perfect - every hotel, every restaurant, every sight was absolutely wonderful. I was blown away with the country and the culture, and Asia Odyssey allowed us to experience it in the most comfortable and seamless way.
Our adventures in Nepal and Bhutan were some of the best of my life! The mountains and culture were unlike anything I’d experienced before, and I truly felt that I was able to get a genuine feel for the countries. The mountains and all of the buddhist monasteries and temples were some of the most beautiful things I’ve seen in my life. I absolutely cannot wait to come back - and when I do it will definitely be with Asia Odyssey.
Our guides Prarek, Ganesh, Narendra, Amit, Ghana, and Jigme throughout India, Nepal and Bhutan were all absolutely amazing, as were our drivers Satish, Keshav, and Momlal. Every single person we met was so incredible and made us feel so welcomed.
I cannot speak highly enough of Asia Odyssey and the hospitality shown by all involved in our trip. Thank you so much for the trip of a lifetime, and we hope to return very soon!
Date of Experience: Jun 01, 2024
Tour Customized by: Alina
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