Thimphu is such a place, that it is a different pleasure to visit. The Thimphu city located in Bhutan is the largest and most modern city here. It is a budget-friendly place, which introduces you to the sociocultural aspects of this country.

From staying at farm stays to tasting local food, you can enjoy many great things here. Not only are this but there places in Thimphu that also give you a chance to witness the breathtaking views of nature. Thimphu should be on your bucket list if you want to visit Bhutan.

So, today in this article, we are telling you about some such places in Thimphu that you must visit once while visiting Bhutan-

Visit Changangkha Lhakhang Temple

Changangkha Lhakhang is the oldest such temple in Bhutan, which people still visit. Changangkha Lhakhang situated on top of a cliff is one of the main attractions in Thimphu. It is known as the home of the monastic JinenDomtsangpa. The complex was built in the 13th century by one of the sons of PhazoDrugomZhigpo, who started the Drukpa Kagyu tradition in Bhutan. It offers you the best mountain view. There is a huge portrait of the king at its entrance.

Visit Motithang Takin Preserve

If you want to know about wildlife, then you can go to Motithang Takin Preserve. It is a place that attracts wildlife enthusiasts from all over the world. Let us tell you that this preserve was earlier a mini-zoo, which was closed after the order of the King of Bhutan. He felt that restricting animals to a confined space was against the ethics of Buddhism. Later, all the animals were released, but surprisingly, they refused to leave the area and became domesticated. You can also spot some barking deer and sambar in the Motithang Takin Preserve.

Visit Simply Bhutan Museum

Simply Bhutan Museum is a living museum that offers international tourists an authentic experience of Bhutan's history, culture, people and food all in one place. Visiting this museum is considered to be one of the best things to do in Thimphu.

Interestingly, the museum is headed by a group of youths who are considered to be the future leaders of the country. Simply Bhutan Museum takes you through authentic Bhutanese life in detail. Here you will learn traditional songs, dances, farming and many other things that will help you understand different aspects of the country.

Royal Botanical Garden

Located in Lamperi, 30 km from Thimphu, this is the first-ever Botanical Garden of Bhutan. Spread over an area of ​​120 square kilometres, the Botanical Garden lies between a range of 2,100 m and 3,750 m. This garden is also really popular as a training centre for gardening activities. The garden is situated at the tri-confluence of three hills, Helela, Dochula and Sinchula.

The Royal Botanical Garden was established in 1999. More than 500 species of many rare plants are found here. There is also a lake in the garden, which is considered very sacred.

So now whenever you go to Bhutan, do visit these places in the beautiful city of Thimphu.

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