Drive Thimphu to Gangtey
Embarking on the 125-kilometer, 5-hour journey from Thimphu to Gangtey in Phobjikha Valley promises an enchanting experience through Bhutan’s diverse landscapes. Leaving Thimphu, the capital’s modern aura transforms into tranquil countryside. The ascent to the Dochu La Pass at 3,100 meters offers breathtaking mountain panoramas and a spiritual touch. Descending, you’ll pass picturesque villages and pine forests through Wangdue, then climb the Black Mountains, crossing the Lawala Pass at 3,250 meters, revealing the wide and spectacular Phobjikha Valley.
Near Drive Thimphu to Gangtey
More to see around Thimphu.
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Restaurants
Ambient Cafe
A relaxed café above the city square with coffee, salads, sandwiches, hummus and vegan cakes. A good choice for vegetarians or a light lunch.
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Restaurants
Babesa Village Restaurant
Only traditional Bhutanese food, from ema datshi and sikam paa to jaju soup, served in an old rammed-earth farmhouse on the city's southern edge.
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Museums & Institutions
Bhutan Postal Museum
The museum features images that chronicle this journey, along with rare artifacts and Bhutan’s unique stamps, highlighting the nation's rich traditions and cultural heritage.
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Temples & Monasteries
Buddha Dordenma
Great Buddha Dordenma is a gigantic Shakyamuni Buddha statue located on Kuensel Phodrang ridge overlooking the city.
