Druk Wangyel Chorten
The 108 chorten or stupa of Druk Wangyel Khangzang is strategically constructed high on the Dochula Pass under the patronage of Queen Mother Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck. It was built to commemorate the victory against the Indian insurgency in the year 2003 battle led by the Fourth King of Bhutan in person. The Chortens are constructed in three layers, the first with 45 chortens, the second with 36, and the top layer with 27 chortens built around the primary chorten. Construction started as soon as warriors are back from the battleground and consecrated in June 2004.
Near Druk Wangyel Chorten
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.
