Thimphu is the capital city of Bhutan and the center of government, religious and commerce. Thimphu is a unique city with unusual mixture of modern development alongside ancient traditions. Although not what one expects from a capital city, Thimphu is still a fitting and lively place. Home to the civil servants, expatriates and monk body, Thimphu maintains a strong national character in its architectural style.
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Memorial Chorten.
This stupa was built in 1974 in the memory of Bhutan's third King, His Late Majesty, King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, who is popularly regarded as Father of modern Bhutan. The paintings and statues inside the monument provide a deep insight into Buddhist philosophy.
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Buddha Point ( Kuensel Phodrang)
Located at a short drive from Thimphu city center, visitors can get a good overview of the Thimphu valley from the Buddha point ( Kuensel Phodrang). You can pay your obeisance and off prayers to the Buddha. Buddha Point (Kuensel Phodrang) is the largest statue in the country and then walk around and take a beautiful glimpse of valley.
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