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Thimpu – Bhutan’s capital

Thimpu, the capital of Bhutan, lies in a wooden valley, sprawling up a hillside on the west banks of the Thimpu Chhu. Several north/south streets run through the town, and numerous smaller streets weave their way uphill to government offices and the posh suburb of Motithang at the top of the town.

Thimpu didn’t really exist as a town until it became the capital in 1961. There were goembas and a small population in the Thimpu valley even before the time of the Shabdrung. The first vehicle appeared in Thimpu in 1962 and it’s often said that Thimpu is the only capital in the world without traffic lights!

Some of the most visited sights of the city are the Trashi Chhoe Dzong, which was built as the symbol of the capital. Here you can spend some quality time enjoying the spectacular view of the city from the Telecoms Tower, and the Tashi Nencha Dance Companypresents an evening culture show here everyday. For shopaholics, there is a shopping strip along Norzin Lamwhere every weekend new shops are springing up to explore.

By Nitasha Kulashreshtha

 

Destination – Bhutan