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Thimphu

Thimphu (Dzongkha: ཐིམ་ཕུག།) is the capital of the Kingdom of Bhutan, and with a population of around 141,000, it is the nation's largest city.

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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

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    Thimphu Drupchen

    religious ceremony

    17 Sep 2026

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    Thimphu Tshechu

    religious festival

    21-23 Sep 2026