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Timbu, Bhutan

Timbu, Bhutan

Timbu Bhutan

Timbu or Timbu is the capital of the kingdom of Bhutan and the homonymous district. It has an estimated population of 74,175 inhabitants (2006). The city is located next to the Chu River (Wang Chu). The Tashichoedzong, a Buddhist monastery-fortress (dzong) started in the thirteenth century, has been the seat of government since 1952. Timbu is also the largest economic center in the country, where agriculture accounts for 45%. The monasteries of Dechenphu, Tango and Cheri are located around the city. Dechenchoeling Palace, the official residence of the king, is located to the north. The city hosts every year, at the end of the summer, a dance festival (tsechhu) where participants wear colorful masks. This is one of the most popular events among tourists. Timbu is the only capital in the world that has no traffic lights installed. Recently they tried to install some of them, but they were removed due to protests from citizens, who considered them too impersonal
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Recommended airport
Paro (PBH)
Nearby destinations
  • Punakha a 27.86 km
  • Paro a 21.65 km
  • Thimphu a 2.15 km