Location: Thimphu
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Top 7 Nature & Parks in Thimphu, Thimphu District
Thimphu (/tɪmˈpuː/; Dzongkha: ཐིམ་ཕུ [tʰimpʰu]; formerly spelled as Thimbu or Thimpu) is the capital and largest city of the Kingdom of Bhutan. It is situated in the western central part of Bhutan and the surrounding valley is one of Bhutan's dzongkhags, the Thimphu District. The ancient capital city of Punakha was replaced by Thimphu when it was established as capital in 1955, and in 1961 Thimphu was declared as the capital of the Kingdom of Bhutan by His Majesty the 3rd Druk Gyalpo Jigme Dorji Wangchuck.
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1. Ludrong Memorial Garden
2. Jhomolhari
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 41 reviews
This mountain offers some of the most popular treks in the Himalayas.
Reviewed By Collinsonwong - Birmingham, United Kingdom
It would be nice and it is an ideal that Bhutan can connect with more than two neighbours. Rent or lease the part of the land from india in order to be able to connect the chinese bullet train system at Nepal from the west side. By south side allow Bhutan connect with Bangladesh to have a river joined harbour for import and exporting. What Bhutan have in hand for bargain are the fresh water supplying line to India...... be wise as I mentioned from long time. Good luck.
3. Jigme Dorji National Park
4. Coronation Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By AkankshaS405
Though December is an off season for tourists in Bhutan, we had an amazing time at this time of the year. I will say Bhutan is 'all season' at its best!
5. Motithang Takin Preserve
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 812 reviews
Reviewed By AZCasualTraveler - Mesa, United States
The Takin has been designated as the national animal of Bhutan and besides Bhutan, the Takin is also found in Tibet (China), north-west Myanmar and north-east India - primarily the areas around the Himalayan Mountains. Prior to this area being designated the "Takin Preserve", this area was once a Royal "mini" zoo for Bhutan's Royal family. However, some years ago the king of Bhutan had decided that the Takins should not be caged-in and needs to be set "free". After being set free, the Takins were so "domesticated" that they did not want to leave the general area of the "zoo" and Thimphu city. So the Bhutan government had decided to create the "Takin Preserve" to protect the animals. The Takin Preserve is located about 15 minutes north-west from Thimphu city center. The Preserve grounds are clean and well preserved and there is a small visitor center at the entrance to the Preserve. Besides the Takin animals, the Preserve is also home for a small heard of Sambar deer and a few other animals. I have read that the morning hours is the best time to see the Takins in the Preserve because that is the time they graze near the fence line. However, on the morning that we had toured the Preserve, all of the visible Takins had decided to stay away from the fence line and were only visible from a distance. So if you are intending to take photos of the Takins, a good camera with zoom lens is a must. Overall, the Takin Preserve was quite an interesting stop - especially since this was the first time that I have ever seen a "Takin" - even after traveling through Tibet (China), Myanmar and India.
6. Royal Botanical Garden
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 51 reviews
Reviewed By FJHH24 - Woking, United Kingdom
Although the plants are not named, this does not detract from their beauty - it is all the more charming for this. One of the rangers came and spoke to our group and she had a great deal of knowledge about the plants and animals. We watched a video afterwards. It would be interesting to see the gardens in another season.
7. Bhutan Takin Trails
Bhutan Takin Trails offers numerous opportunities to tourists to discover places that are both exotic, and accommodating. This unique combination makes Bhutan not only a trip of a lifetime- it also caters to meet every expectation. We believe in maximizing travel experience for our guests. They come as guests, stays as friends and be off as a family.
