Thimphu

Thimphu, the busiest and largest city is the capital of Kingdom of Bhutan. The bustling crowed city is the home to approximately 114,551 inhabitants including the Royal family of Bhutan. Thimphu city is the main center of commerce, religion and government’s high ranked officials and foreign diplomatic. The juxtaposition of ancient tradition and modernity make Thimphu the ideal location for visitors to break away from their tour itinerary to immerse themselves in the contemporary Bhutanese lifestyle. Thimphu as the world’s only capital city without traffic lights is also the most modern city in Bhutan with an abundance of restaurants, bars & cafes, nightclubs and shopping centers. However, it still retains its’ cultural identity and values amidst the signs of modernization. The culture of Bhutan is fully reflected in Thimphu in respect of religion, customs, national dress code, the monastic practices of the monasteries, music, dance, literature and the media.