Best places in Thimphu
Discover the best places in Thimphu, curated using our unique algorithm blending 'Top Rated' and 'Most Reviewed' establishments. Uncover the city's gems and must-visit locales for an unforgettable experience. Please note that certain places categories are intentionally excluded to ensure a refined selection. Ratings are based from 19 places in the city.
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1
Tashichho Dzong Viewpoint
Observation deck
👍👍 Happy to visit mountainous breathtaking country. Must go place. Bhutan ❤️❤️
4.60 (123 reviews)
2
Peaceful Resorts
Resort hotel
Warmly decorated rooms in a down-to-earth hotel featuring an informal restaurant & a bar.
4.30 (311 reviews)
3
Folk Heritage Museum Kawajangsa
Heritage museum
Folk heritage exhibits & demonstrations in a restored 18th-century house, plus educational programs.
4.20 (620 reviews)
4
Amankora, Thimphu
Hotel
Serene all-inclusive lodge offering plush rooms & suites, plus dining, mountain views & free Wi-Fi.
4.60 (62 reviews)
5
Changangkha Lhakhang ལྕང་སྒང་ཁ་ལྷ་ཁང་།
Buddhist temple
👍👍 Changangkha Lhakhang, nestled in the heart of Thimphu, Bhutan, is a spiritual haven that encapsulates the essence of Bhutanese culture and Buddhism. My visit to this serene temple was nothing short of transformative, leaving an indelible mark on my soul.
As I entered the temple premises, the aura o...
4.50 (61 reviews)
6
Thangthong Dewachen Dupthop Nunnery
Buddhist temple
👍 The nunnery is located in Zilukha (Thimphu District) overlooking Tashichodzong and is a few minutes’ drive from the town. It is popularly known as the Zilukha Anim Dratshang. It was built in 1976 by the 16th emanation of Thangtong Gyalpo, Drubthob Rikey Jadrel. Currently, the nunnery is home to abou...
4.40 (65 reviews)
7
THE PEMA BY REALM
Hotel
👍👍 This hotel is a piece of art in itself. I wonder how they have been able to be creative with every little space, it's a really thought through creation. I loved the idea of seeing the kitchen through the opening near the buffet, and having a little fountain in the dinning room.
I'm told there is mor...
4.60 (48 reviews)
8
Lhaki Yangchak Residency
Hotel
👍👍 It is an excellent hotel with best service. Food menu are best. Rooms are fantastic. Very friendly staff and good management. Travellers must visit.
4.30 (72 reviews)
10
Thimphu Deluxe
Hotel
👍👍 We just held a meeting at Thimphu Deluxe , and everything went smoothly. The food was excellent, and the hotel was cozy and pleasant. The staff was really competent, polite, and welcoming. all the participants in the meeting praised the hotel and the assistance that your entire staff offered. Thank...
4.70 (37 reviews)
11
Khang Residency
Hotel
Relaxed hillside hotel featuring a restaurant & a bar, plus a sauna & a fitness room.
$79/night
4.30 (58 reviews)
12
Dechen Phodrang Monastery བདེ་ཆེན་ཕོ་བྲང་།
Buddhist temple
Buddhist complex in a mountain landscape with a monastic school & centuries-old chapel murals.
4.60 (37 reviews)
13
Bhutan Peaceful Residency & Spa
Hotel
👍👍 I stayed here for 2 nights, solo and it was a wonderful stay!
The accommodation was excellent in terms of service, cleanliness and convenience too. A lift is available to use if stairs aren't your thing.
The room was well equipped and clean with good amenities. I have nothing but praise for the ser...
4.70 (33 reviews)
14
Pangri Zampa Monastery
Buddhist temple
👍👍 Pangri Zampa Monastery is located in the capital city of Bhutan, Thimphu. The monastery is famous for its unique blend of traditional Bhutanese and Tibetan architectural styles, featuring intricate wood carvings and colorful murals. It is also known for its astrology and meditation classes, which ar...
4.50 (41 reviews)
15
National Library & Archives of Bhutan
National library
👍 National Library of Bhutan or NLB was established in 1967 and possesses a wide collection of 6100 Bhutanese and Tibetan books, xylographs and manuscripts as well as 9000 printing boards and wooden printing blocks for religious books. It has one of the largest holdings of Buddhist Literature in the e...
4.30 (44 reviews)
16
Pemaling villa
Hotel
👍👍 We had a spectacular stay in here!
Pleasant, spacious room, spotless bathroom with everything handy, incredibly helpful people, amazing service. Food everyday was delicious and too much for a couple. They should take pride in hospitality. We were blown away!
Highly recommended!
4.00 (64 reviews)
18
Fu Lu Shou - Authentic Chinese Restaurant
Restaurant
👍 The restaurant is located in town earlier now shifted to Thori lam just below DGPC office.
Visited this very recently after lockdown. Though it was Friday lunch time, there wasn’t many customers.
FOOD & Service: This one is one my favorite Chinese restaurant in Bhutan so far. The food is as good a...
4.00 (41 reviews)
