Thimphu

A capital without traffic lights

Thimphu

  • Western Bhutan
  • 2,334 m
  • Year-round

Weekend markets, weaving studios and the golden Buddha Dordenma watching over a capital where a white-gloved policeman still directs the traffic.

Our local guides know every trail, temple and teahouse here. Tell us how you like to travel and we will weave this valley into a journey designed around you.

Journeys

Tours that visit Thimphu

Trans Bhutan Trail 36D / 35N

Trekking

Trans Bhutan Trail

September 28, 2022. His Royal Highness Prince Jigyel Ugyen Wangchuck, Representative of His Majesty the King and the President of Bhutan Olympic Committee formally…

  • 36 days
  • Challenging
Central Bhutan Tour 10D / 9N

Cultural

Central Bhutan Tour

Duration: 10 Days 9 NightsLocations: Thimphu, Paro valley, Punakha, Bumthang.Highlight: Visit the beautiful and hidden gem of Bhutan, the central valleys of Bhutan know…

  • 10 days
  • Moderate
  • 10-20
Jambay Lhakhang Festival 10D / 9N

Festival

Jambay Lhakhang Festival

Duration: 10 Days, 9 Nights.Locations: Thimphu, Punakha, Trongsa, Bumthang, Phobjikha & Paro valleyHighlight: Sacred 1300 years old festival, fire blessing, naked dance, spiritual tour, Visit to…

  • 10 days
  • Easy
Dagala Trek with Culture Tour 9D / 8N

Trekking

Dagala Trek with Culture Tour

Durations: 4 Day Trek 5 Day Culture Tour Locations : Paro, Thimphu, Punakha Highlight: During the trek an entire day will be dedicated to…

  • 9 days
  • Moderate
  • 5-10
Spiritual Central Bhutan 11D / 10N

Cultural

Spiritual Central Bhutan

Duration: 11 Days, 10 Nights.Locations: Thimphu, Paro, Punakha and Wangduephodrang, Trongsa  and Bumthang. Highlight: Visits to the important cultural and historic sites. Visit to some of the…

  • 11 days
  • Easy
  • 10-15
Memorable Kingdom 8D / 7N

Cultural

Memorable Kingdom

Duration: 8 Days, 7 Nights.Locations: Paro, Thimphu, Wangdue, Punakha and Phobjikha valley Highlight: Visit to the Tashichho Dzong, Memorial stupa, Ta Dzong (National Museum), Punakha Dzong, Worlds…

  • 8 days
  • Easy
  • 2–10
Druk Path Trek With Culture Tour 14D / 13N

Trekking

Druk Path Trek With Culture Tour

Duration: 14 Days, 13 Nights.Locations: Paro, Jili dzong, Jangchulahakha, Jana tsho, Jangchulhakha, phajoding, Thimphu, Punakha and Wangdue valley. Highlight: The Druk Path Trek is also a…

  • 14 days
  • Moderate
  • 6-10
Best of Bhutan 6D / 5N

Cultural

Best of Bhutan

Duration: 6 Days, 5 Nights.Locations: Thimphu, Paro, Punakha and Wangduephodrang valley. Highlight: Hike to the Tigers nest temple temple, visit to the Ta Dzong…

  • 6 days
  • Easy
Bhutan Motor Biking Tour 7D / 6N

Special

Bhutan Motor Biking Tour

Durations: 7 Days, 6 Nights Locations: Thimphu,Paro,punakha valley. Highlights: Visit to the Ta Dzong (National Museum), Worlds tallest bronze Buddha statue, Tigers nest hike,…

  • 7 days
  • Easy
Masutake Festival 10D / 9N

Festival

Masutake Festival

Duration: 10 Days, 9 Nights.Locations: Thimphu, Paro valley, Punakha, Bumthang.Highlight: Visit to the Ta Dzong (National Museum), Punakha Dzong, Worlds tallest bronze Buddha statue, Tigers nest…

  • 10 days
  • Moderate
Tiger’s Nest Escape 5D / 4N

Cultural

Tiger’s Nest Escape

Five perfectly paced days for a first taste of Bhutan — ideal as an add-on to India or Nepal.

  • 5 days
  • Moderate
  • Private · 2–8 guests
Bhutan Rhododendron Festival 8D / 7N

Festival

Bhutan Rhododendron Festival

Our signature first journey: dzongs, cliffside monasteries and river valleys from Paro to Punakha, at a gentle, unhurried pace.

  • 8 days
  • Easy

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