Thimphu Tour Packages

Thimphu experiences a temperate climate - summers are humid and rainy; winters are cold and dry. Summer temperatures range between 15–30 °C and winter temperatures range between 5–15 °C.

There are a number of adventure activities available in Thimphu and river rafting is one of them. River rafting is one of the safest and exciting adventure activity available at the Indian subcontinent. A group of people are made to sit on a raft and are given an oar. Together, they have to row the raft through the current and against the rapids of the river. The activity gets more exciting when the severity of the rapids increase. Although river rafting is on the safer side, it is not advisable to people who do not know swimming as it can be life-threatening. The place where river rafting can be done near Thimphu is Punakha.

September is the best month to visit Thimphu as the skies are blue and clear and the weather is pleasant. Most Thimphu Tour Packages are scheduled during this month. The months of March to May are the second-best months to visit the city as the valley looks verdant and the wildflowers are in full bloom. You can also plan your Thimphu Tours during the winter months from December to February and indulge in activities like white river rafting and bird watching. However, Thimphu is spine-chillingly cold during winters.

Bhutan is a very animal-friendly nation and these are reflected in Thimphu as well. The weather conditions in Thimphu also are very suitable for animals. Wildlife soars around Thimphu and many photography enthusiasts from all over the subcontinent come to Thimphu in order to gain the wildlife experience and capture a moment of these creature in their camera. Some of the places in Thimphu, where one can get the wildlife experience are:

•    Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park
•    Bumdeling Wildlife Sanctuary
•    Phibsoo Wildlife Sanctuary

Yes, Bhutan is one of the safest countries for solo women travellers who look for Thimphu Packages. However, you can always appoint a reliable guide along with your Thimphu Tour Packages to make it safer.

Thimphu is a great place to buy stuff like Traditional Jewellery, Woven Bags, Handmade Kira & Gho, Brassware, Stoles, Yak-Bone Jewellery, Hand-Woven Bamboo Items, Carpets, Masks, Thangkas, Handmade Paper, and finely Crafted Metal products. Some of the noteworthy places you can shop are:

National Handicrafts Emporium: Featuring a number of crafts made by local Thimphu women, National Handicrafts Emporium is the right place to buy traditional Bhutanese handicrafts.

Voluntary Artists Studio: This art studio is situated at the Tarayana Centre and has a gallery of paintings made by the local artists.

Weekend market: Thimphu has a bustling weekend market that happens on the west bank of Chu River. One can literally get everything in this market from organic fruits and vegetables to souvenirs.

Here is a curated list of top places to visit in Thimphu as a part of Thimphu Tour Packages -

Simtokha Dzong: Perched on a hill overlooking the city of Thimphu, Simtokha Dzong looks beautiful with ornate pillars, ancient carvings, and paintings. The scenic background of this Dzong is too alluring to resist visiting.

National Library of Bhutan: National Library of Bhutan is an awesome place to visit to learn about the history and heritage of Bhutan as it has an enviable collection of ancient manuscripts and books. The library is particularly famous for housing the world's largest book.

Buddha Dordenma: This is the tallest sitting Buddha statue in the world and this bronze and gold statue looks spectacular at night when it gets illuminated. It is surrounded by 943.4 acres of forest area and the environment is completely peaceful.

Dechen Phodrang Monastery: Dechen Phodrang means "Palace of Great Bliss" and this monastic school has about 450 students. The monastery is ornate with ancient paintings that date back to the twelfth century.