Thimphu travel guide

Thimphu Tourism | Thimphu Guide

You're Going to Love Thimphu

With 98,676 inhabitants, Thimphu is the most populous city in Bhutan. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. Thimphu deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Thimphu

Thimphu in September
Estimated hotel price
₹ 1342
1 night at 3-star hotel
Thimphu in September
Estimated hotel price
₹ 1342
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Thimphu in June, when the average temperature is 20 °C, and the highest can go up to 24 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -3 °C, with an average temperature of 5 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 373 mm. In contrast, December is usually the driest month of the year in Thimphu, with an average rainfall of 3 mm.

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How to Get to Thimphu

Plane

When flying to Thimphu, you’ll arrive at Paro (PBH), which is located 23 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Thimphu, you’ll arrive at Paro (PBH), which is located 23 km from the city centre.

Airports near Thimphu

PBHParo

Airlines serving Thimphu

Where to stay in Thimphu

Average rates range from around ₹ 4,450 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 45,344 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Thimphu

Most booked hotels in Thimphu

Pemako
5 stars
Excellent (9.9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 52,061+
Le Méridien Thimphu
5 stars
Poor (0, Poor reviews)
₹ 27,532+