Road to Gangtey to Paro
Road to Gangtey to Paro
The drive from Gangtey to Thimphu takes about 5 hours, covering 174 km. The road ascends from Phobjikha Valley to the Lawa La Pass (3,360m) and joins the main highway beneath the pass. It descends through changing vegetation to Wangdiphodrang, then climbs to Dochula Pass (3,250m) for views of the eastern Himalayas before descending to Thimphu Valley. From Thimphu, it’s a 1-hour drive (50 km) along a recently broadened road, passing through Thimphu’s suburbs and villages. At Chuzom, the road network converges for Paro, Haa, Thimphu, and Phuntsholing. Continuing north-west for 20 minutes, the road follows the Pa Chu river, passing Tachogang Temple, before reaching Paro Valley.
Near Road to Gangtey to Paro
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.
