Wangchuk Hotel

Top choice in Thimphu


This well-cared-for hotel overlooks Changlimithang Stadium and is a favourite with expats. The wood-panelled, carpeted rooms are spacious, light and conducive to relaxation, and the service is excellent. The outdoor terrace seating is great for a Red Panda beer or espresso at the end of a busy day of sightseeing.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Thimphu attractions

1. Changlimithang Stadium

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The national stadium occupies the site of the 1885 battle that helped establish the political supremacy of Ugyen Wangchuck, Bhutan's first king. There are…

2. Traffic Circle

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Traffic police with gleaming white gloves perform robot moves to direct traffic at the main intersection downtown. It's worth pausing a while to watch the…

3. Changlimithang Archery Ground

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Most days of the week you'll find arrows flying at the city's most important archery ground, just down from Changlimithang Stadium. Teams compete to hit…

4. Coronation Park

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This riverside park is a popular hang-out for local youths, with a large golden Standing Buddha statue, and views up and down the Wang Chhu.

5. Zangto Pelri Lhakhang

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Close to the Weekend Market, this modern chapel was built in the 1990s as a representation of Guru Rinpoche's celestial abode by Dasho Aku Tongmi, the…

6. Bhutan Postal Museum

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Below the post office, this small museum is dedicated to the history of the Bhutan postal service, from its earliest days (when messages were delivered…

7. Bhutan Thailand Friendship Park

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This small public park is of note for its Thai-style pavilion and the Droma Lhakhang, a small chapel dedicated to Tara, enshrining a large prayer wheel.

8. Goldsmiths Workshop

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This government workshop, behind Thimphu's long-distance bus station, is a good place to see metalworkers producing repoussé work (with designs hammered…