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Sunset

Thimphu Sunset at Changyul Park

Start with a drink as the afternoon light fades, then catch the sun dipping below the horizon from a riverside park.

Best time: 17:32About 60 min

Timeline

  1. 16:02

    Chha

    Grab a drink at Chha. It is a short walk from Changyul Park and opens until 22:00, so it is ready for you well before sunset.

  2. 17:02

    Changyul Park

    Walk to Changyul Park. This riverside spot features traditional Bhutanese structures and a performance plaza. It is the perfect place to settle in and watch the day end.

  3. 17:32

    Changyul Park

    Watch the sunset. On 15 October the sun sets toward the west at 17:32. The golden light begins around 17:01, giving you a head start to enjoy the warm glow over the park.

Local tip

The Beer Garden near Changyul Park closes at 12:00, so it is not an option for an evening visit. Stick to Chha or the Wine Shop for your pre-sunset refreshment.

Check before you go

  • Chha is open Mo-Sa and Su 10:00-22:00.
  • Wine Shop is open Mo-Su 09:00-23:00.

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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