Time in Thimphu – Bhutan

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Druk Hotel as seen from across the town’s square

As I reflect upon my photos and the memories they invoke, I realize there was so much to my short time in Bhutan that it’s difficult to adequately write about it all in this blog. I’m hoping that pictures will speak a thousand words and that they manage to show you some of the special nature of this very unique country and culture.

After departing Paro, we headed to the country’s capital, Thimphu, and had a full day and a half of sightseeing in around the “city”. Sights included a visit to the Textile Museum, a paper making factory, the School of Arts and Crafts and lots of shopping. LOTS of shopping. We also hiked up to a nearby dzong, traversing what would be one of many suspension bridges.

Thimphu has a population of less than 100,000. While it’s not a bustling capital (it’s the only capital

city without a stoplight!), it definitely has more hustle and bustle than the rest of the country.

The magnificent National Assembly building

Young girls at the weaving school

A temple in central Thimphu

During our time in Thimphu, we hiked to the top of Tango Monastery and visited an incredibly beautiful golden Buddha along the way. Photos to follow…

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