Timeline
09:00
Head to the Takin Preserve in Motithang. The legend says the takin was created by the Buddhist yogi Drupa Kunley, so you are visiting a place of spiritual significance as well as a wildlife sanctuary. It is a calm start to the day.
09:45
Walk to Ambient Cafe for a fresh cup of Turkish coffee. The roaster ensures the beans are always fresh, and the atmosphere is elegant and relaxing. This is a good spot to sit and reflect on the morning quiet.
10:15
End your stroll at Birbi. It is a restaurant in a garden setting with a warm and cosy ambience. You can enjoy some coffee or desserts here while watching the garden surroundings.
Local tip
Ambient Cafe opens at 08:00, so you have plenty of time to grab a coffee after your visit to the preserve. Birbi is open from 08:00, making it a perfect late-morning or early-afternoon stop.
Check before you go
- Ambient Cafe is open Daily 08:00-21:00.
- Birbi is open Mo-Su 08:00-22:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Thimphu (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).