Cool and Unusual Things to Do in Thimphu - Atlas Obscura

Unusual Attractions in Thimphu

Thimphu, Bhutan

Buddha Dordenma Statue

This giant Buddha statue has 125,000 smaller Buddhas hidden inside it.

Thimphu, Bhutan

Motithang Takin Preserve

Strange, gentle beasts resembling goat-cow hybrids roam within this patch of forest.

Thimphu, Bhutan

Garden of Phallus (Wangchuk Chenmoi Dümra)

This garden is very fertile.

Thimphu, Bhutan

Royal Textile Academy of Bhutan

The nation’s first institution dedicated to the conservation of Bhutanese textiles.

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Dochula, Bhutan

Dochula Pass Meditation Caves

The small sanctuaries lie just off the beaten path near one of Bhutan's most famous attractions.

6 miles from Thimphu

Paro International Airport

This Himalayan airport provides one of the most difficult landings in the world.

13 miles from Thimphu

Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten

A stupa built to protect Bhutan from evil forces and help bring peace to the world.

15 miles from Thimphu

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Unique Food & Drink in Thimphu

Bhutanese Red Rice

At 8,000 feet above sea level, glacial irrigation produces a unique heirloom grain.

Ema Datshi

Chilies and cheese combine in Bhutan's incredibly spicy specialty.

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Festivals and Mountaintop Temples of Bhutan

Explore the ancient traditions and contemporary culture of this Himalayan kingdom during its lively festival season.

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