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Thimphu Riverside Morning: Coffee, Weaving, and Park Views

Start your day with fresh coffee and local crafts before the heat sets in, ending with a quiet stroll by the river.

Best time: noneAbout 130 min

Timeline

  1. 09:00

    Daily Delight

    Grab a coffee and a book at Daily Delight. The atmosphere is bright and the staff are helpful, making it a perfect spot to ease into the morning. Note that they open at 09:00, so you are right on time.

  2. 09:40

    Gagyel Lhundrup Weaving Centre

    Walk over to Gagyel Lhundrup Weaving Centre. This is a working centre with about 20 professional weavers. Head to the showroom on the top floor to see the craft in action and browse the textiles.

  3. 10:10

    Changyul Park

    Head to Changyul Park. It is a seven-acre riverside park with traditional Bhutanese structures and a performance plaza. It serves as a community hub and offers a pleasant space to stretch your legs and watch the river flow.

  4. 11:00

    Centenary Park

    Finish your walk at Centenary Park. This five-acre parkland is on the banks of the river near the city stadium. It is a relaxing environment to sit, stroll, and watch the water pass by as you wind down your morning.

Local tip

The weaving centre is a short walk from the cafes near Centenary Park. Check the route for directions between the cafe and the weaving showroom.

Check before you go

  • Daily Delight opens at 09:00.
  • Changyul Park is open from 05:00 to 22:00.
  • Centenary Park is accessible during daylight hours.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Thimphu (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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