Places worth the detour in Thimphu

10 places worth going out of your way for lie within 12 km of Thimphu, Bhutan, across 4 kinds of detour; churches, temples & shrines are the largest group (6). Best known: Tashichho Dzong. 8 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.

Sacred sites6 Built landmarks2 Nature & landscapes1 Museums & culture1

All 10, ranked 10

Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.

1.Tashichho Dzong

Sacred sites · Notable

Buddhist monastery and fortress in Bhutan

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2.Simtokha Dzong

Sacred sites · 17th century · Notable

Dzong in Bhutan

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3.Buddha Dordenma statue

Built landmarks · 21st century · Hidden gem

Statue in Bhutan

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4.Memorial Chorten

Sacred sites · 20th century · Hidden gem

Place of worship and meditation in Thimphu, Bhutan

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5.Dechencholing Palace

Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem

Building

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6.Dechen Phodrang Monastery

Sacred sites · Hidden gem

Buddhist monastery in Thimphu, Bhutan

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7.Folk Heritage Museum

Museums & culture · 21st century · Hidden gem

Museum in Thimphu

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8.Dochula Pass

Nature & landscapes · Hidden gem

High-mountain pass in Bhutan

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9.Dobji Dzong

Sacred sites · Hidden gem

Monastery in Bhutan

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10.Changangkha Lhakhang

Sacred sites · Hidden gem

Old Buddhist temple in Thimpu, Bhutan

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