Thimphu - Knowledge

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On the ground floor of this building, among the highly prized collections, there is a book reported to be the heaviest in the world, weighing 59 kilograms (130 lb), known as "Bhutan:a Visual Odyssey Across the Last Himalayan Kingdom ". Traditional books and historic manuscripts written in Tibetan style, on handmade paper bound between wooden flats and tied together are also preserved here. The library also houses an old printing press that was used for printing books and prayer flags. The library is also circumambulated by devotees as a mark of worship by the devout as it enshrines holy books and images of Bhutan's famous people such as the Zhabdrung, Namgyal, Pema Linga and Guru Rinpoche. Also on display here are a model of the

4439:, held on November 6, 2008. It now covers an area of about 11 hectares (27 acres). This was also the location where national celebrations were held from the time of the third King of Bhutan. Historicity of the Changlimithang ground is traced to the 1885 battle that established the political supremacy of Gongsar Ugyen Wangchuck, Bhutan's first king. Adjacent to the main stadium are the football ground, the cricket field and archery range. Numerous archery tournaments are held here with both the imported compound bows and traditional bamboo bows. The main stadium is used for multipurpose sports and other functions. A documentary film known as "The Other Final" was filmed based on a special football match arranged by 2728: 3332: 4344:) is the national sport of Bhutan, which is played not only with traditional bows and arrows but also with modern archery techniques at the Changlimithang Sports and Archery Stadium in Thimphu. Archery is central to the cultural identity of the nation and as a result all tournaments are started with a ceremony. Women come to witness the sports in their colourful best attire and cheer their favorite teams. Men stand close to the target and taunt the players, if targets are missed. The targets are spaced at 140-metre (460 ft) intervals. Teams which win the tournaments celebrate with their supporters by singing and performing a dance jig. Archery is organized nationally within the 3512:. He is assisted by a deputy chief of police. The headquarters of the RBP is located in the capital city of Thimphu and is divided into three branches directly under the chief of police. The RBP has grouped districts into "ranges," which are under the administrative control of range police officers. A district police officer heads the police force in a district. There are a number of police stations, outposts, and checkpoints in a district; the highest-ranking officer is usually designated the officer in charge of that particular area. Thimphu district and the city fall under Range I. Recruits are trained at the police training centres in Zilnon, Namgyeling–Thimphu, Jigmeling– 3951: 3454:. Thimphu Municipal Corporation (TMC) is the service organization that has the mandate for executing urban water supply and sanitation programmes in Thimphu city. TMC is an autonomous ‘Civic Body’ under the municipal charter granted in 2003, as per the Bhutan Municipal Act of 1999. However, the overall responsibility to formulate strategies and policies for human settlement in the country rests with the Ministry of Works and Human Settlement of the central government, as the nodal agency, with its subordinate Department of Urban Development and Engineering Services made responsible for executing urban water supply and sanitation programmes. 3988: 4413: 671: 4071: 3819: 4352: 66: 3700: 2771: 55: 3191: 777: 3138:(1928–1972). This prominent landmark in the city has golden spires and bells. In 2008, it underwent extensive renovation. This chorten is popularly known as "the most visible religious landmark in Bhutan". It was consecrated by the Late Dudjom Rimpoche. This chorten is unlike other chortens as it does not enshrine the mortal remains of the late King. Only the King's photo in a ceremonial dress adorns a hall in the ground floor. The King, when he was alive, wanted to build "a chorten to represent the mind of the Buddha". It is designed as a 3708: 3363: 2719: 2624: 741: 3208: 172: 4014: 116: 3686:(RAPA), located in Thimphu, was established at the initiative of late King, Jigme Dorji Wangchuck in 1954, with the basic objective of preserving and promoting performing arts traditions of Bhutan. In 1967, it was institutionalised as an academy and the Royal Dance troupe was its creation. The institution provides training in national dance forms of Bhutan such as mask dances and also preserves the folk dance heritage. The professional dancers of the academy hold performances during the annual Thimphu 3474: 2804: 2792: 3115: 2816: 136: 3646: 2665: 613: 2339: 4083: 434: 4027: 3274: 3044: 2656:

be allowed within 30 metres (98 feet) of a river or stream. City planners also announced that the rule that buildings be constructed to reflect traditional Bhutanese architecture, which was often violated in the past, would be enforced more strictly. Many of the economic activities that take place in the city, along with military and police infrastructure, would be moved. It is expected that by this time, the city's population will have increased to 162,000.

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However, its capacity to deal with the problems is hindered by lack of adequate staff (without any proportionate increase in staff strength to deal with its large jurisdiction) and its expenditure far outstrips the revenue earned. In order to provide cost effective services, the Corporation (as the regulating body) has contemplated privatization of public services, particularly water supply, solid waste, sewerage and parking.

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Bhutanese and modern architecture with high tech facilities. It presently houses the Ministries of Planning and Foreign Affairs. The National Assembly, which used to meet in the Tashechhoe Dzong until 1993, is now held in this building in an elaborately decorated assembly hall at the end of two long decorated corridors. The National Assembly meets here twice a year. The banquet hall is also close by.

179: 143: 2537: 3323:, birds, nature and trekking, and any special package. This organization was privatised in 1994 and named as Bhutan Tourism Development Corporation. The corporation also owns and manages hotels and tourist lodges at all major tourist centres in Bhutan. It has its own fleet of cars and also interpreters in several international languages to cater to tourists from various countries. 2440: 4234:). Local authorities had installed a set of lights but before they became operational the lights were removed. Instead of traffic lights, the city takes pride in its traffic police that directs the oncoming traffic with their dance-like movement of their arms and hands. City Bus services operate throughout the day. There are plans to introduce tram services in the city. 2604:

the river have also been occupied. It was only after the country was opened for foreign visitors that it grew rapidly. Thimphu is now a major city with all civic amenities such as well planned wide roads with traffic police controlling the traffic, banks, hotels and restaurants, institutions of arts, culture, media, sports and also the traditional

3563:) in Thimphu was established in 1972 and is the main hospital in Bhutan. The National Referral Hospital provides free basic medical treatment as well as advanced surgeries and emergency services to citizens from all over the country. The hospital provides sophisticated health evaluation and management services in the country and has facilities of 3592:(WHO) to develop and popularise Bhutanese herbal medicine, which has been used by the rural people in Bhutan for many centuries. The institute is located on a hill promontory above the Thimpu town. It is a semi-wooden structure built colourfully like a "Manor House". Traditionally, Bhutanese medicine has been influenced by traditional 3016:, also called Chagri Dorjeden Monastery, was established in 1620 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal; the first monastery established by him at a young age of 27. Zhabdrung spent three years in strict retreat at Chagri and resided there for many periods throughout the rest of his life. It was at Chagri in 1623 that he established the first 807:

winds, low temperatures at night, and moderate temperatures during the day, cloudiness, light showers and snowfall mark winter weather in this zone. Fog causes poor visibility, which poses a threat to vehicular traffic in the city. As spring approaches, the landscape is marked by violent winds and relatively dry and clear skies.

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the riverbed and a valley formation with gradually sloping topography, extending from Dechencholing and Simtokha, on the western banks of the Raidāk. The north–south orientation of the hill ranges of the valley means that they are exposed to moist monsoon winds which engulf the inner Himalayas and its lower valleys. However, the

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Folk Heritage Museum in Kawajangsa, Thimphu is built on the lines of a traditional Bhutanese farm house with more than 100-year-old vintage furniture. It is built as a three storied structure with rammed mud walls and wooden doors, windows and roof covered with slates. It reveals much about Bhutanese

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dance festival that is held in the premises of the Tashichhoe Dzong. Performances lasting for one hour are also arranged on specially requested occasions. The present activities at the academy are being reorganised with further expansion of its programs, including curriculum development for teaching.

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The Drentoen Lam street is located off the main street and contains the post office and bank and administrative buildings and several music stores. Doebum Lam road runs parallel to the main Norzim Lam and also contains the Chamber of Commerce, Department of Tourism and the Ministry of Trade buildings

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means "Palace of Great Bliss". It is a Buddhist monastery located to the north of Thimphu. The Dzong located at the end of Gaden Lam was originally the site of Thimphu's original Tashichhoe Dzong. In 1971, it was converted into a monastic school with 450 student monks enrolled for eight-year courses.

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The traditional architectural monuments in Thimphu, as in the rest of Bhutan, are of typical Bhutanese architecture of monasteries, dzongs (most striking fortress type structures), chortens, gateways, Lhakhangs, other sacred places and royal palaces, which are the most distinctive architectural forms

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to receive western-type education. Dzongkha is compulsory in all schools. Schools are co-educational and education is not compulsory but school education is virtually free. Now, education has spread to all parts of the country. Thimphu has several educational institutions from schooling level to the

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texts. It has been planned as "a major scriptural repository and research facility dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the rich literary, cultural and religious heritage" of Bhutan. The building is very lavishly decorated and is said to represent the finest vibrant Bhutanese architecture.

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Lama Shenphen is a monk, author and social worker in Thimphu, who has worked with troubled youth since 1998. He was born in Swansea, United Kingdom, but spent more than 28 years practicing and studying Buddhism in Taiwan and Japan. He also teaches meditation and organizes drug outreach programs from

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Conventional piped sewerage with lagoon treatment has been installed in the core areas of Thimphu with coverage of about 70%. However, the urban sanitation issues that have been flagged for action are: to ensure provision of flush toilets or latrines with proper septic tanks and soak pits in all new

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The main street, Norzim Lam, contains a number of shops and small hotels and restaurants. The Bhutan Textile Museum, the National Library, the Chang Lam Plaza and the sports field are buildings of note around this street area. Near the main square is a clock, decorated with dragons, which is now an

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Under a development plan for 2027, much of the city will be car-free pedestrian zones filled with arcaded walkways, plazas, courtyards, cafes, and exhibitions, with automobile traffic confined to the edges of the city. Parks and footpaths will be developed along riverfronts, and no construction will

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The residential area of the city constitutes 38.3% of the total area. In the non-residential area, 9.3% of the city consists of administrative buildings, 4% of commercial establishments, 10.1% is taken up by health, educational or institutional structures, 2% by industrial establishments and 3.8% by

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According to the census of 31 May 2005, the population of the city was 79,185 with a density of 3,029 per square kilometre (7,850/sq mi), with 92,929 over an area of 1,843 square kilometres (712 sq mi) in the entire district; the corresponding figure projected in 2010 for the district

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The Raidāk River raises in the snow fields at an altitude of about 7,000 metres (23,000 ft). It has many tributaries that flow from the Himalayan peaks that largely dictate the topography of the Thimphu valley. The Thimphu valley, so formed, is delimited by a steep eastern ridge that rises from

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ethnicity are dominant. The main monastic body with membership of 1,160 monks is headed by a chief abbot (presently Je Khenpo) who spends six months in Tashechhoe Dzong in Thimphu and the other six months in Punakha. A Council of Ecclesiastical Affairs, under the chairmanship of the chief abbot, is

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The National Institute of Zorig Chusum is the centre for Bhutanese Art education. It was set up by the Government of Bhutan with the sole objective of preserving the rich culture and tradition of Bhutan and training students in all traditional art forms. Painting is the main theme of the institute,

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Basic health facilities are provided free of any charge to all citizens in Bhutan. There are no private practitioners operating any clinics anywhere in Thimphu or Bhutan. Every citizen is treated free of any charge including foreign tourists needing medical care. The health care centre established

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in the Bhutanese language. The mayor is appointed by the Ministry of Works and Human Settlement (MoWHS). An executive committee comprising 17 members governs the corporation; 8 members are elected from 6 zones and 7 members are nominated from government organizations and meet nearly every 6 weeks.

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monastic order in Bhutan. The monastery, which is now a major teaching and retreat centre of the Southern Drukpa Kagyu order, is located at the northern end of Thimphu Valley, about 15 kilometres (9 mi) from the capital. It sits on a hill above the end of the road at Dodeyna and it takes about

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lineage by Lama Phajo and Zhabdrung acquiring the Dzong in 1641, the Dzong was renamed as Tashichho Dzong. During this time the practice of using a Dzong both as a religious centre for lamas and administrative centre for civic administration was introduced. Apart from the throne room and offices of

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The clear planning concepts that have been established within the 'Structured Plan' are: the Tashichheo Dzong, Wang Chuu and the streams, Green Hills and their Forest cover, monasteries, temples, chortens and prayer flags, the urban core, urban villages and the urban corridor. The southern entrance

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Committee in Thimphu started drafting the Constitution of the Kingdom of Bhutan in 2001. In 2005, the fourth king of Bhutan announced his decision to hand over the reins of his kingdom to his son Prince Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuk. The coronation of the king was held in Thimphu at the refurbished

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band, in Thimphu. It is run by the Government of Bhutan. The service started television broadcasts and satellite channels in 1999, during the coronation of the fourth king of Bhutan. Bhutan was then the last country in the world to introduce television. As part of the King's modernization program,

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To promote music in Bhutan, two music schools have been established in Thimphu, namely, the Kilu Music School and the recently established the Himalayan School of Music. The Kilu Music School, established in March 2005, is the first of its kind in Thimpu where students are taught the essentials of

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Thimphu also has an organised waste collection and disposal system. However, the quantum of waste generation in the city, which has about 6,982 households and 1,000 institutions, was projected to double in the period 2000–2010. At present, the solid waste disposal is at the sanitary landfill site,

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The urban expansion has seen a structured development plan for 2027. The buildings will continue to be built to retain ancient Bhutanese culture and architectural styles but with a measured and modulated blend of modern development, meeting requirements of national and civic administration and all

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Thimphu was selected to be the capital of Bhutan in 1952 but was not officially established as capital of Bhutan until 1961. It was then a hamlet of a few houses built, around the Tashichhoe Dzong. The city has expanded slowly over the years along river banks and on high ground. Lower plains along

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under the elders of Bhutanese folk tradition. His contributions to Bhutanese culture include a string of hit Rigsar (Bhutanese pop) albums and the sound tracks of the popular Bhutanese film, "Travellers and Magicians (2004)". He also participated at the Smithsonian's Festival of American Folklife

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The Civic Administration of Thimphu city is the responsibility of the Thimphu Municipal Corporation (TMC). It was established in 1995 through a royal decree. It became an autonomous corporation in 1999, following the enactment of the Municipal Act of 1999. Its headquarters is at the Lungtenzampa

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crockery, appliances, shoes, silks and carpets. For many years merchants would come to the central square from all over Bhutan and market their goods and would sleep in the open air. However, in 1986, platforms were erected and in 1989 covered market halls were built over the platforms. A special

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The Clock Tower Square is a recently renovated square surrounded by shops and restaurants. Fountains and traditional Bhutanese Mani or prayer wheels make the place more comfortable. On one side, the luxurious Druk Hotel is situated. Various programmes and activities are held here. It was also the

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determine the habitable zones and vegetation typology for the valley. The valley, however, is thinly-forested and is spread out to the north and west. At the southern end of the city, the Lungten Zampa bridge connects the east and west banks of the Wang Chuu which flows through the heart of city.

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Located in an innocuous building, the Voluntary Artist Studio's objective is to encourage traditional and contemporary art forms among the youth of Thimphu who are keen to imbibe these art forms. The works of these young artists are also available on sale in the 'Art Shop Gallery' of the studio.

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These are further sanctified by the recent additions to the architectural excellence of buildings, a fusion of the traditional and modern architecture which are mostly post 1962, after Thimphu became the Capital of Bhutan and opened up for tourism under various Five Year Developmental Plans. The

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Within the core area of the city, there is a mix of apartment blocks, small family homes and family-owned stores. By regulation, all buildings are required to be designed in traditional style with Buddhist paintings and motifs. A lively weekend market near the river supplies meat, vegetables and

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The Thimphu Structure Plan is a modern urban development plan for the Thimphu city, evolved in 1998, with the objective of protecting the fragile ecology of the valley, including its rivers and forests. This planning was necessitated due to growth of automobiles and pressure on the public health

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to the north, the Wang Chuu River to the east and Changangkha and Motithang to the west. Below Chubachu lies the Centenary Farmers Market which runs throughout the week. A weekend market is held on the western bank of the Wang Chu. To the west lies the Norzin Lam road which divides Chubachu from

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and light showers dominating the weather. Continuous rainfall for several days occurs resulting in landslides and blockage of roads. Streams and rivers swell up carrying huge amounts of debris from forests. Deep puddles, thick mud, and landslides along roads form barriers to transportation. Cold

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A morning market is held on the central square during weekends. These are the only days when the residents of Thimphu can buy fresh fruit and vegetables. The inhabitants rely on the supermarkets for other provisions throughout the week. The market also sells yak butter, cheese, wooden bowls and

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The SAARCC building in Thimphu was initially built for the purpose of holding the SAARC (South East Asia Association for Regional Cooperation) conference, in the early 1990s. It is located across the Wang Chuu River opposite to the Tashechho Dzong. This elegant structure is built in a fusion of

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The fourth king, who had established the National Assembly in 1953, devolved all executive powers to a council of ministers elected by the people in 1998. He introduced a system of voting no confidence in the king, which empowered the parliament to remove the monarch. The National Constitution

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country to confine animals for religious and environmental reasons, so he ordered the closure of the mini-zoo and the release of the animals into the forest. However, the Takin remained rooted to the town and were seen straying in the streets of Thimphu in search of fodder. Hence, an exclusive

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Zilukha is a northern district, located between Jungshina to the north and Sangyegang to the south. It contains the Drubthob Gonpa/Zilukha Nunnery once belonged to the Drubthob (Realized one) Thang Thong Gyalpo often referred to as The King of the open field. In the early 15th century with his

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between 2,000 to 3,000 metres (6,562–9,843 feet) and cold temperate zone between 3,000–3,800 metres (9,843–12,467 feet)), the city itself has an altitude range varying between 2,248 metres (7,375 feet) and 2,648 metres (8,688 feet). It is these two variations in altitude and climate which

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sides of the hill ranges have different vegetation patterns depending on the varying rainfall incidence in the two sides. Thimphu Valley, lying in the leeward side of the mountains, is comparatively dry and contains a different type of vegetation as compared to the windward side. Hence, the

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multiple talents he popularly became the Leonardo da Vinci of the Great Himalayas. The place also has a great view of the majestic, Tashi Chhoe Dzong (Fortress of Glorious Religion) and government cottages nearby. A golf course spans much of the district flanking the lower eastern part.

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revealed himself as "the self-emanated form of the Wrathful Hayagriva". The location had been prophesied in Tibet. In 1616, the Tibetan Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal meditated in its cave. The self-emanated form of the wrathful Hayagriva is deified in the monastery. It belongs to the

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The culture of Bhutan is fully reflected in the capital city in respect of literature, religion, customs, and national dress code, the monastic practices, music, dance, literature and in the media. Modernity has been blended without sacrificing on the traditional Buddhist ethos.

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diagnosis equipment and improved lab services. The hospital has a library with many textbooks. The hospital is one of five medical service centres within Thimphu. The others are: two Indian hospitals (DANTAK hospital at Semtokha and IMTRAT hospital in the main town), the BHU in

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It was only in the 1960s that roads were built in Bhutan and Thimphu when the Third King of Bhutan took the initiative after receiving education in it. Prior to that, education was limited to monastic teachings in monasteries, except for a few privileged people who went to

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Films made in Bhutan are very few. Quality of films produced is in a stage of improvement. National Film awards are presented in functions held in Thimphu to encourage Bhutanese film making. The only cinema hall in Thimphu, the Luger Cinema Hall, screens Bhutanese and

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infrastructure in the town centre, restrictions imposed on plot coverage and building heights. The plan was approved by the Council of Ministers in 2003. An elected body, the Thimphu Municipal Corporation, is implementing the plan, drawn up by the American architect

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the King of Bhutan, as an administrative building, it houses the Central Secretariat, the offices of the ministries of Home Affairs and Finance. The National Assembly, which used to be located in the Dzong, is now in a separate building called the SAARC building.

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of Bhutan. Originally a mini-zoo, it was converted into a preserve when it was discovered that the animals refrained from inhabiting the surrounding forest even when set free. The reason for declaring the takin as a National Animal of Bhutan on 25 November 2005

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college level in several disciplines. There are more private schools in Thimphu than in any other place in Bhutan, which are all under the control of the Department of Education. The National Training Authority administers three technical institutes.

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Initially, when Bhutan was opened up for tourism in 1974, the Government-owned Tourism Corporation was set up in Thimphu to encourage and organise individual and group tours to destinations of cultural importance in Bhutan, concentrating on Buddhism,

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Thimphu metropolitan area has all the basic amenities. Further additions and improvements have been planned and are under implementation, as part of the ‘Thimphu Structured Plan’. Water Supply, sanitation and health care have been fully addressed.

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and further to the east and north. The expressway which has been built has had a large impact on development, shifting land values, decreasing transportation costs, and increasing potential growth opportunity in the southern part of the valley.

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and export markets. The airline has in recent times been criticised for its unreliability, particularly from the Bhutanese tourism industry which is still in its infancy, and regards the very company upon which it relies as its biggest threat.

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Over the last 50 years, since its establishment as the capital of Bhutan, Thimphu has witnessed expansion, initially at a slow pace, then rapidly after the country was opened up to the outside world after the coronation of the fourth King,

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houses; dismantling VIP latrines and long drop toilets; to provide piped sewerage and wastewater treatment plants in all urban areas, allocation of funds for piped sewerage and treatment plant and awareness campaign on basic sanitation.

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male and female singers not only in Rigsar music but also in traditional folk songs and religious songs. Four music CDs of religious folk music, called the 'Tibetan Buddhist Rites' released by the monasteries with a recording sung by a

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has resulted in considerable rebuilding in the city centre and mushrooming of suburban development elsewhere. Norzin Lam, the recently upgraded main thoroughfare, is lined with shops, restaurants, retail arcades and public buildings.

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fashion, and has a curved (semi-circular) outside wall and prominent main tower with recesses. It covers the caves where originally meditation and miracles were performed by saints from the 12th century onwards. Behind the series of

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of Bhutan. Prayer Flags, Mani Walls and Prayer Wheels present a propitious setting throughout the urban agglomerate of Thimphu. The most prominent architecturally elegant, traditional Bhutanese building structures in Thimphu are the

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in Thimphu located on Doeboom Lam in the southern-central part of the city near the main roundabout and Indian Military Hospital. The chorten that dominates the skyline of Thimphu was built in 1974 to honour the 3rd King of Bhutan,

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buildings under this category are the National Institute for Zorig Chusum, National Library, National Assembly cum SAARC Building, National Institute for Traditional Medicine, National Textile Museum, Voluntary Artists Studio,

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The layout and position of the city roads in Thimphu are dictated by its unique topography. Most premier roads, typically wide, are aligned in a north–south direction, parallel to the river; the most important artery is the

636:, the first King of Bhutan, to virtually control the whole country. Since this time the sports ground has been of major importance to the city; football, cricket matches and archery competitions take place there. The modern 559:, though a contributor to the economy, is strictly regulated, maintaining a balance between the traditional, development and modernization. Thimphu contains most of the important political buildings in Bhutan, including the 3669:

developed in the 16th century. The printing process of these books on handmade paper and its binding are display items at the National Library. Modern literature is still evolving and a religious biography of women titled

2783:, Telecom Tower and many more. The residential buildings in Thimphu have also undergone change in their construction methods without sacrificing the traditional Bhutanese designs said to be "reminiscent of Swiss Chalets." 3890:, held every year during Autumn (September/October) on dates corresponding to the Bhutanese calendar. Tsechu means "tenth", so the festival is held on the 10th day of Bhutanese month. It is a religious folk dance form of 5733: 3295:

building for meat products was constructed on the north side of the market. In 2006, the handicrafts section was moved to the new stalls on the other side of the new bridge, built in the traditional style in 2005.

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Kawangjangsa (or Kawajangsa) is a western district, north of Motithang, and north of the Chubachu River. The Institute of Traditional Medicine, Institute for Zorig Chusum, the National Library of Bhutan, the

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Sangyegang is a western district, north of the Chubachu River but south of Zilukha. It contains the Sangyegang Telecom Tower and a golf course to the east which expands north in the Zilukha part of the city.

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and the odd bakery. In 2006, a new shopping district opened between Doebum Lam and Norzim Lam which includes the Zangdopelri shopping complex, the Phuntsho Pelri Hotel and Seasons, an Italian restaurant.

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tourist items. Most of the city's limited light industry is located south of the main bridge. Thimphu has a growing number of commercial services and offices, which provide for ever-growing local needs.

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Langjupakha is a northeastern district of Thimphu. Located on the eastern bank of the Wang Chuu it contains the Royal Banquet Hall, SAARC building and National Assembly and Centre for Bhutan Studies.

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represented Bhutan. For each Olympic Summer Games since 1984, Bhutan has fielded male and female archers. They have never competed in the Winter Games; they also have never won an Olympic medal.

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music has become popular in Thimphu and Bhutan and is performed on electric piano and synthesiser. It is, however, a fusion of traditional Bhutanese and Tibetan tunes and is also influenced by

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was first started in Thimphu as a government bulletin in 1965, and then became a national weekly in 1986 and was the only newspaper in Bhutan until 2006 when two other newspapers, namely the

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Many modern sports are also played in the national stadium in Thimphu, in addition to locally popular sports mentioned earlier. The sports activities in vogue are football, basketball, golf,

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basic civic amenities such as roads, water supply and drainage, hospitals, schools and colleges, electricity, media centres and so forth. The monuments or buildings of note are the sprawling

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have begun to spring up in the city. Thimphu's nightclubs have a reputation for high-quality ambience, entertainment, food, and music, and have hosted prominent Western celebrities.

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and unusually large size sacred scriptures. The temple was restored in 1998–99. A well known incense factory, named Nado Poedzokhang, is located above the Lhakhang in Changangkha.

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coniferous vegetation in the valley is attributed to this phenomenon. Punakha, the old capital of Bhutan, is on the windward side with broad-leaved trees dominating the topography.

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Ancient literature of Bhutan is preserved in the National Library. The script used in Bhutanese literature is in the Bhutanese script (though evolved from Tibetan script) known as

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is a popular religious work. There are many writers who write in English now, mostly short stories and collection of folk tales of Bhutan; a popular author is Kunzang Choeden.

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and ranges in altitude from 2,248 metres (7,375 feet) to 2,648 metres (8,688 feet). Unusually for a capital city, Thimphu does not have its own airport, instead relying on the

3029:, the Tibetan Lama who first established the Drukpa Kagyu tradition in Bhutan. There is a silver chorten inside the monastery that enshrines the ashes of Zhabdrung's father. 2552: 6240: 6144: 2374:. The central road of the district is called Yanden Lam. The eastern road of the district is Chogyal Lam which runs northwest–southeast along the banks of the Wang Chu. 3371:

open-air theatre site and art and craft stores and the Tashi supermarket. In the building in front of the old cinema there is a Chinese restaurant and trekking stores.

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is fully reflected in Thimphu in literature, religion, customs, and national dress code, the monastic practices of the monasteries, music, and dance, and in the media.

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and the National Assembly of the newly formed parliamentary democracy within the monarchic rule. The Palace of the King located to the north of the city, called the

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station are the nearest railheads) in India. It takes about four hours to reach Phuentsholing. From there, buses ply to Thimphu every day. Taxis can also be hired.

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centres, schools of Buddhist studies and also central and district monastic bodies. The day-to-day affairs of the council are under the charge of the chief abbot.

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The National Textile Museum in Thimphu displays various Bhutanese textiles that are extensive and rich in traditional culture. It also exhibits colourful and rare

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There is a large government run emporium close to the National Institute of Zorig Chusum, which deals with exquisite handicrafts, traditional arts and jewelry;

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security. The remaining 32.5% of the city constitutes dispersed open spaces with vacant lands, which need to be preserved in any future planning and expansion.

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In 2015, lama Shephen was awarded the National order of merit, Gold, by His Majesty the King in recognition for his contribution in mentoring Bhutanese youth.

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Access to potable water is available to 90% of the population in Thimphu, though water supply is intermittent, attributed to leakage and high consumer demand.

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had its headquarters in Thimphu but now there is only a branch office. Druk Air is one of only two airlines flying into Bhutan excluding charter flights by

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which may become inadequate soon. This problem is intended to be addressed by minimizing waste generation and adopting proper waste segregation methods.

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Radio Valley FM. 99.9, a new private radio station, has started broadcasting in Thimphu. This is in addition to the older stations of BBS and Kuzoo FM.

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in 1971. The presence of diplomatic missions and international funding organizations in Thimphu resulted in rapid expansion of Thimphu as a metropolis.

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was built on the site in 1974. Under the Wangchuck dynasty, the country enjoyed peace and progress under successive reformist monarchs. The third king,

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would be built in the region "to bestow blessings, peace and happiness on the whole world". Additionally the statue is mentioned in the ancient

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It has a staff of 15. The monastery contains a number of important historical Bhutanese artifacts including 12th century paintings monitored by

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on Bhutanese culture is important. Many folk songs and chanting styles are derived from Drukpa music. In the 17th century, during the reign of

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in the world, at a height of 51.5 metres (169 ft). The statue alone is being built at a cost of US$ 47 million, by Aerosun Corporation of

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an hour's walk up the steep hill to reach the monastery from there. According to Bhutanese religious histories, the place was first visited by

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As the capital of Bhutan, most of the important political institutions in the country are based in Thimphu, including the embassies and the

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which provides 4–6 years of training in Bhutanese traditional art forms. The curricula cover a comprehensive course of drawing, painting,

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With World Bank funding, an IT Park is proposed in an area of 50,000 square feet (4,600 m), in 1,700 acres (690 ha) of land at

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Meaning "the meadow of pearls", the area only developed as a residential area in the 1980s, following the initial establishment of the

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The city extends in a north–south direction on the west bank of the valley formed by the Wang Chhu, which flows out into India as the

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The arts and crafts of Bhutan that represents the exclusive "spirit and identity of the Himalayan kingdom’ is defined as the art of

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Mask dances, popularly known as Cham dances, are performed in the courtyards of the Tashichhoe Dzong in Thimphu during the four-day

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was replaced by Thimphu as capital in 1955, and in 1961 Thimphu was declared as the capital of the Kingdom of Bhutan by the 3rd

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building on the Dremton Lam (Drentoen Lam), is where the famous Bhutan's Philatelic Bureau sells stamps and souvenir sheets of

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as its president, with its headquarters in Thimphu. Following this recognition, Bhutan participated for the first time in the

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Service-oriented municipal corporations have been established in the two biggest urban centres in Bhutan namely, Thimphu and

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Thimphu does not have a vibrant night life but the number of nightclubs and pool rooms for young people is growing quickly.

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Thimphu is situated in the constricted, linear valley of the Raidāk River, which is also known as the Thimphu River (

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on 19 September 2005; since then, Interpol has maintained a National Central Bureau at RBP headquarters in Thimphu.

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of Guru Padmasambhava himself, said to date from approximately the 8th century, and recovered some 800 years ago by

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from the city centre. The main road is Dechen Lam, which follows the line of the river and connects the district to

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There are several other attractions in Thimphu such as the National Post Office, the Clock Tower Square and the

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are engraved slates. Inside the courtyard is a gallery, illustrating the leaders of the Drukpa Kagyupa lineage.

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The unique aspect of Thimphu roads and the traffic control over the road network is that it is one of the two

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in Thimphu. It is a four-day festival held every year in September or October, on dates corresponding to the

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and Jigme Namgyal School. Other buildings in Mottithang are the Royal Bodyguard Camp and the Youth Centre.

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Since monks are not permitted to participate in archery they indulge in another popular sports called the

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Chaam, sacred masked dances, are annually performed during Tsechu religious festivals held in monasteries.

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music such as: to practice their music reading and writing skills, and to improve their listening skills.

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Established in 1967, built in the style of a traditional temple, the National Library houses many ancient

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of Bhutan, has a dominant agriculture and livestock base, which contributes to 45% of the country's GNP.

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opened its doors in November 2015 and is housed on the groundfloor of the General Post Office building.

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Left: A typical Bhutanese roof design. Right: Hotel interior -Blend of Traditional and Modern Bhutan.

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Aside from the Motithang Hotel, the district contains several notable state guest houses such as the

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Thimphu is the political and economic centre of Bhutan and the location of the central government.

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is an instrument made from hollow wood with 72 strings that are "struck with two bamboo sticks."

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is popular and is also played with big and heavy stones. One more typical Bhutanese game is the

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Road leading to a nearby town is at a walking distance from the National Folk Heritage Museum

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was introduced shortly after. In 2002, there were 42 TV channels under two cable operators.

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in Bhutan, and extended by his son Nyima in the 13th century. The temple houses a statue of

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style chorten, also called as the Jangchup Chorten, patterned on the design of a classical

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View of Thimphu from the southern part of Langjupakha in the northeastern part of the city.

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Before 1960, Thimphu consisted of a group of hamlets scattered across the valley including

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that was played between the 202nd placed (out of 203 worldwide) Bhutan and 203rd-ranked

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zone of Thimphu. The corporation is headed by a mayor (Dasho Nima Wangdi) who is called

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station and several grocery stores, including the Lhatshog supermarket. Schools include

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anchors the city limits with the Northern and Western limits of the Wang Chuu Valley.

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Law and order in Thimphu and in the country as a whole are the responsibility of the

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national headquarters. The Gongphel Lam road divides it from Changzamthok District.

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areas and to promote Bhutanese culture and religion in other parts of the world.

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is located to the north of Thimphu near Cheri Mountain. It was founded by Lama

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The Institute of Traditional Medicine was set up in 1979 with assistance from

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movies; occasionally English/foreign-language movies are also screened here.

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located in Thimphu, which is responsible for the management of the National

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Brown, Lindsey; Bradley Mayhew; Stan Armington; Richard Whitecross (2009).

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Brown, Lindsay; Bradley Mayhew; Stan Armington; Richard Whitecross (2002).

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Changzamtok is a southern district from the main centre, bordered by the

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are also sold at the market. Behind the open market, several shops sell

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prophesied that a large statue of either Padmasambhava, Buddha or of a

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Mountain Echoes: a Literary Festival (20–23 May 2011) Tarayana Centre.

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the popular Ambient Cafe, on Norzin Lam, the main street of Thimphu.

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Archery dance after hitting bulls eye at the Changlimithang Stadium.

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Jungshina is a northern district. It contains the Wangduetse Gompa.

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and gilded in gold. Upon completion, it will be one of the largest

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vignettes, or based on incidents from the life of the 9th century

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was born here on 11 November 1955, but makes his residence at the

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to the west, by Gongphel Lam and the Wang Chuu river to the east.

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Fraser, Neil; Anima Bhattacharya; Bimalendu Bhattacharya (2001).

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is the state religion and the dominant ethnic group is Drukpa of

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The National Post Office, located in the north wing of the large

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on the upper floor. In the downstairs chapel, there is a central

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Looking across the river towards the main town from Yangchenphug

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Thimphu is served by the only international airport of Bhutan,

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Changangkha is a western central district, located between the

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and the Bhutan Telecom Offices are located in Kawajangsa. The

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was 104,200. In 2011, the city's population was about 91,000.

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is an important festival when mask dances, popularly known as

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Bhutan Transport Corporation runs a regular bus service from

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and coincided with the centenary of the establishment of the

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was established in 1973 as a radio service, broadcasting on

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in the 8th century. In the 13th century, it was visited by

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Archived from 6201:"Thimphu City Development Strategy" 5987: 5683:. Penguin, Viking. pp. 96–97. 4895:"Climate Data Book of Bhutan, 2018" 4258:, also supporting emerging inbound 3379:Government and civic administration 663:in 1969 and became a member of the 341:26.1 km (10.1 sq mi) 13: 7497:Bhutan Himalayan Mountains Kingdom 7448: 6575: 6548: 6516:"Medical Waste In Thimphu, Bhutan" 6271:"Bhutan: State of the Environment" 6096:Majumdar, Bappa (March 27, 2008). 5582:Bhutan Himalayan Mountains Kingdom 5515: 4160:Royal Institute of Health Sciences 3966:National Institute of Zorig Chusum 3924: 3436: 3403:won the other two, but its leader 2659: 2366:Motithang. This road contains the 2277: 19:Capital city and Thromde in Bhutan 16:Capital and largest city of Bhutan 14: 8442: 7514: 7333:Bhutan Archery Federation profile 6828:. Music of Bhutan. Archived from 3917:has begun to develop in Thimphu. 3711:Interior of the National Library. 3584:Institute of Traditional Medicine 2506:Motithang Higher Secondary School 2348:Panoramic view of Thimphu, Bhutan 788:The city experiences a southwest 7430: 7374: 7349: 7325: 7214: 7131: 7080:Ionides, Nicholas (2008-04-09). 6910: 6670:. Bhutan Explore. Archived from 6175:. bhutannica.org. Archived from 6051:. Bhutan Tourism Corporation Ltd 5486:Tibet Handbook: the Travel Guide 5378:. windhorsetours. Archived from 4793:. Bhutan Tourism Corporation Ltd 4557: 4295: 4277: 4222:in the world that does not have 3684:Royal Academy of Performing Arts 3678:Royal Academy of Performing Arts 3508:who is under the control of the 3468: 3339: 3330: 2985:Tango Monastery is built in the 2781:Royal Academy of Performing Arts 2726: 2717: 2598: 2377: 2337: 748: 739: 464: 432: 243: 177: 170: 141: 134: 114: 84: 73: 64: 53: 7614:states with limited recognition 6843: 6818: 6793: 6768: 6743: 6732:. 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Lonely Planet. p. 82. 4544: 4017:National clothes (in Thimphu) 3994:, School of Traditional Arts. 3349:Left: Bhutan Kitchen. Right: 2634:Christopher Charles Benninger 2566: 2522: 2314:Thousand-armed Avalokiteśvara 2300:to the west. It contains the 2132:Average rainfall mm (inches) 648:to Thimphu. The fourth king, 7495:Pommaret, Françoise (2006). 5623:. Swan Tours. Archived from 5580:Pommaret, Françoise (2006). 5178:. Bhutannica. Archived from 5153:. Bhutannica. Archived from 4176: 4126: 4087:Hindu Dharma Samudaya Temple 3389:first ever general elections 2982:) deified in the monastery. 2496:, Rapten Apartments and the 2454: 2401: 2282: 794:subtropical highland climate 370:4,389/km (11,370/sq mi) 349:2,320 m (7,656 ft) 7: 7110:"Bhutan, Land of Happiness" 6610:Newspaper, Bhutan's Daily. 6585:Newspaper, Bhutan's Daily. 6445:. Sushant Travels. Feb 2020 5848:Frank; Robin Mason (2008). 5489:. Footprint Travel Guides. 4520: 4463:Bhutan Broadcasting Service 4103:, while in southern Bhutan 4065: 3576:and the Outreach Clinic in 3446:Water supply and sanitation 3385:National Assembly of Bhutan 2751:(now the Zilluka nunnery), 2553:Lungten Zampa Middle School 2474:district lies to the east. 2353: 1992:Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 1852:Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 10: 8447: 8421:Populated places in Bhutan 8397:Georgian-Ossetian conflict 7564:Thimphu Sightseeing Places 7140:"250,000 tourists a year?" 6932:"Bhutan:Arts & Crafts" 6587:"Addiction is not the end" 6322:"RBP Inducts 295 Recruits" 5437:"Motithang Takin Preserve" 4817:"Bhutan: Political-system" 4560:"Thimphu votes for change" 4454: 4271:Twin towns – sister cities 4148:Royal University of Bhutan 4130: 3946:in a monastery in Thimphu. 3928: 3879: 3735: 3638: 3634: 3553:National Referral Hospital 3547:National Referral Hospital 3533: 3527: 3313: 3251: 3247: 3036: 2668:Urban expansion in Thimphu 2589: 2466:divides the district from 2429:World Wide Fund for Nature 2372:National Library of Bhutan 2249: 1732: 1715: 1707: 1290: 1278:Precipitation totals in mm 1274: 1266: 605: 601: 103:National Library of Bhutan 8374: 7890:Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte 7638: 7624: 7607: 6973:Europa World Year, Book 1 6383:World Police Encyclopedia 6354:. 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IAP. p. 186. 5807:Pommaret, p. 171-172 4116:in Thimphu, and all 4022:Folk Heritage Museum 3623:Lama Shenphen Zangpo 3415:Civic administration 3180:Bhutan Postal Museum 3162:(an erstwhile Zoo). 2898:Dechencholing Palace 2893:Dechencholing Palace 2691:Dechencholing Palace 2425:Folk Heritage Museum 2302:Changangkha Lhakhang 1782:Record high °C (°F) 770:windward and leeward 565:Dechencholing Palace 508:and largest city of 501:[tʰim˥.pʰu˥] 367: • Density 8389:Status of Jerusalem 8165:Episkopi Cantonment 7918:Bandar Seri Begawan 7331:Prince Claus Fund, 7292:"Bhutanese Archery" 6776:"Kilu Music School" 6018:"A Dream come true" 5790:on October 29, 2005 5414:on January 28, 2013 4613:"Thimphu Dzongkhag" 4498:, were introduced. 4427:in Thimphu, is the 4374:type game known as 4133:Education in Bhutan 3754:. The influence of 3516:, and Tashigatshel– 3483:Royal Bhutan Police 3391:on March 24, 2008. 3172:General Post Office 3059:. 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