Thimphu is the name of Bhutan’s capital as well as its surrounding region, and with a population of around 100,000 people, it is also Bhutan’s largest city. The city’s main thoroughfare is lined with shops, restaurants, and public buildings, and the rest of the city comprises apartments, small home, and family-owned stores. City regulations require that all buildings be in a traditional style featuring Buddhist motifs, lending a unique air to the city that attracts travelers of all kinds.
The surrounding valley has been the site of small settlements for centuries, but the area only began to truly develop after it was named the new capital in the early 1960’s. The city is home to numerous cultural attractions, including monasteries, museums, government buildings, botanical gardens, and traditional art centers as well as bustling weekend markets.
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