Things to do in Thimphu

8 activities, venues and outings in Thimphu, from theatres and live music to parks and tours.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first.

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Dhyana Thimphu Meditation Centre
Modern centre. Classes in shamatha and vipassana meditation taught by experienced lamas.
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Jigme Dorji Wangchuck Public Library
A modern facility. Child friendly. Good selection of English books. Appreciates donations of popular titles, especially those on Buddhism and Bhutan.
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Snow Leopard Theatre Repertory
Small private theatre. Bhutan inspired productions. Innovative. Family-friendly.
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The National Institute of Traditional Medicine
Serzhong Lam. A place to have any chronic ailments diagnosed and treated using herbal compounds. Ensure to retain the prescription.
Mon-Fri 09:00-15:00, Sat 09:00-13:00
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The National Library
Pedzoe Lam. It houses a rare collection of Buddhist texts on the second floor, and there is a small selection of English books on Buddhism (mostly donated by Taiwan) and on Bhutan on the first floor.
Mon–Fri 09:30–13:00, 14:00–17:00
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Bhutan Echoes Literary Festival
Events to promote literature, culture, and art in Bhutan
1-3 August 2026
Do Not mapped
Thimphu Drupchen
religious ceremony
17 Sep 2026
Do Not mapped
Thimphu Tshechu
religious festival
21-23 Sep 2026

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Thimphu (CC BY-SA 4.0).