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Brusnika Russian Cafe

Russian Bakery

Full range of coffee. Continental cafe-style meals with good selection of bread. Views over Ludrong Park and Thimphu Dzong

Address: Lanjopakha
Getting there: above the Ludrong memorial garden
Hours: Tue-Sun 09:00-20:00
Price: mid-range
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