Duration :45 minutes

The Memorial Chorten also is known as Thimpu Chorten, the elaborate golden peak representing the crescent moon and sun is one of Thimphu's most striking religious landmarks. Chorten literally means ‘Seat of Faith’ and Buddhists often call such monuments, the ‘Mind of Buddha’. It was built in memory of Third Druk Gyalpo and is dedicated to World Peace.

Duration :45 minutes

The Folk Heritage Museum, located on the outskirts of Thimphu, recreates a traditional Bhutanese family home inside a beautiful 19th century rammed earth and timber building. Here, the family's prized possessions are on display: shiny wooden bowls line the kitchen shelves, richly patterned fabrics hang alongside aged leopard fur bags in the room next door, and gold glints from thangkas hung in the family's altar room.

Duration :30 minutes

Standing proudly on the western bank of the Wang Chhu a few kilometers north of central Thimphu, Tashichho Dzong looks every inch the seat of government. While the National Assembly no longer convenes inside the fortress's whitewashed walls, today the dzong still houses the throne room and the king's offices as well as the ministries of home affairs and finance.

Duration :30 minutes

The Bhutan Textile Museum or the National Textile Museum seeks to promote the rich and remarkably vibrant culture of the Bhutanese people. To achieve its noble goals and aspirations, The National Textile Museum has invested heavily in research and studies in a bid to promote and safeguard the rich and vibrant Bhutanese culture. The museum continues to scoop highly coveted awards and accolades for the quality textile artifacts on display.

Duration :30 minutes

Bhutan Broadcasting Service Tower or BBS Tower is at an elevation of 2,865 meters which offers an exquisite view of the whole town of Thimphu. Also known as Sangaygang Viewpoint, this is very popular among visitors because of the beautiful panorama of the lush valleys that it provides. It has many photogenic spots, but make sure you don't click pictures of the telecommunication installations.

Duration :30 minutes

The giant statue of Buddha Dordenma, located high above the hill can be seen from the city. The statue is built on top of a temple featuring a wide-open terrace from where you can enjoy a panoramic view of Thimphu City.

Duration :30 minutes

Handicrafts Emporium, a government-run enterprise where one can find a wide range of beautifully hand-woven textiles and craft products. It also carries a small collection of books on Bhutan, Buddhism and Himalayan culture. It is an art and handicraft store run by the government. 

Duration :45 minutes

Also known as Pungthang Dewa Chhenbi Phodrang, Constructed by Ngawang Namgyal, 1st Zhabdrung Rinpoche, in 1637–38, it is the second oldest and second-largest dzong in Bhutan and one of its most majestic structures. Visitors approach the dzong over a long cantilever bridge that spans the Mo Chhu and up a steep flight of wooden steps. The first douchey or courtyard houses Punakha dzongkhag's government offices, with darkened passages leading south around the six-story uste to the monastic quarters that line the second courtyard. The uste contains Bhutan's holiest relic, an image of Chenrezig (the bodhisattva of compassion) that the Zhabdrung brought to Bhutan from Tibet — although this is not on public display.

Duration :45 minutes

When it was divined that she was preventing the spread of Buddhism, the great seventh-century Tibetan king SongtsenGampo pinned her in place with 108 magically constructed temples -- allowing Buddhism to flourish above her restrained body. 

Duration :30 minutes

Drukgyal Dzong was a fortress and Buddhist monastery, now in ruins, located in the upper part of the Paro District, Bhutan. The dzong was probably built by Tenzin Drukdra in 1649 at the behest of Ngawang Namgyal, Zhabdrung Rinpoche, to commemorate the victory over an invasion from Tibet.