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Thimphu - City

Welcome to Thimphu City, the capital of Bhutan
Welcome to Thimphu City, the capital of Bhutan
The southern gate to Thimphu
The southern gate to Thimphu
Stupa (chorten) near the gate to Thimphu
Stupa (chorten) near the gate to Thimphu
Old houses on the edge of Thimphu
Old houses on the edge of Thimphu
Institute for Management Studies, Thimphu, Bhutan
Institute for Management Studies, Thimphu, Bhutan
Even modern buildings in Thimphu incorporate traditional architectural details
Even modern buildings in Thimphu incorporate traditional architectural details
Royal Pavilion - Changlimithang Stadium, Thimphu
Royal Pavilion - Changlimithang Stadium, Thimphu
Zanhtho Pelri Lhakhang, Thimphu
Zanhtho Pelri Lhakhang, Thimphu
Zanhtho Pelri Lhakhang, Thimphu
Zanhtho Pelri Lhakhang, Thimphu
Small stupa in a roundabout, Chhogyal Lam, Thimphu
Small stupa in a roundabout, Chhogyal Lam, Thimphu
Downtown Thimphu
Downtown Thimphu
I find the architecture really gives Bhutan character
I find the architecture really gives Bhutan character
Chang Lam, Thimphu
Chang Lam, Thimphu
Traditional Bhutanese architecture, Thimphu
Traditional Bhutanese architecture, Thimphu
Chang Lam Plaza, Thimphu
Chang Lam Plaza, Thimphu
Clock Tower Square, Thimphu
Clock Tower Square, Thimphu
Clock Tower Square, Thimphu
Clock Tower Square, Thimphu
Bamboo scaffolding, Thimphu
Bamboo scaffolding, Thimphu
Lungta Handicraft - Himalayan Arts, Crafts & Jewellerries, Thimphu, Bhutan
Lungta Handicraft - Himalayan Arts, Crafts & Jewellerries, Thimphu, Bhutan
Sacred dance mask, Bhutan
Sacred dance mask, Bhutan
Sacred dance mask, Bhutan
Sacred dance mask, Bhutan
Carving of the Tiger's Nest
Carving of the Tiger's Nest
A small grocer, Thimphu
A small grocer, Thimphu
A small grocer, Thimphu
A small grocer, Thimphu
Hotel Motithang, our home in Thimphu
Hotel Motithang, our home in Thimphu
Hotel Motithang, high on the hillside above Thimphu
Hotel Motithang, high on the hillside above Thimphu
Hotel Motithang - a fine hotel, but honestly I would have preferred to be in town
Hotel Motithang - a fine hotel, but honestly I would have preferred to be in town
Hotel Motithang, Thimphu, Bhutan
Hotel Motithang, Thimphu, Bhutan
Hotel Motithang, Thimphu, Bhutan
Hotel Motithang, Thimphu, Bhutan
Salon of the Hotel Motithang, Thimphu
Salon of the Hotel Motithang, Thimphu
The Fifth Druk Gyalpo (King of Bhutan), Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck
The Fifth Druk Gyalpo (King of Bhutan), Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck
The morning newspaper, Bhutan
The morning newspaper, Bhutan
Dennis in Bhutan
Dennis in Bhutan
Our vehicle for the trip
Our vehicle for the trip
Good luck sticker on our car - His Holiness Jigme Chhoeda Rinpoche
Good luck sticker on our car - His Holiness Jigme Chhoeda Rinpoche
The dining pavilion of the Hotel Motithang, Thimphu
The dining pavilion of the Hotel Motithang, Thimphu
Residential area of Thimphu
Residential area of Thimphu
The lower slopes of Motithang - Thimphu
The lower slopes of Motithang - Thimphu
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Bhutan2009 877.jpg
School assembly in Thimphu, Bhutan
School assembly in Thimphu, Bhutan
Boys in the front, girls in the back - all in school uniform
Boys in the front, girls in the back - all in school uniform
Harmony - the Centenary Youth Village, Ministry of Education, Thimphu
Harmony - the Centenary Youth Village, Ministry of Education, Thimphu
Blue Poppy Bhutanese Handicrafts and Textiles, Thimphu
Blue Poppy Bhutanese Handicrafts and Textiles, Thimphu
Sunflowers - Thimphu
Sunflowers - Thimphu
4x4 in Thimphu, Bhutan
4x4 in Thimphu, Bhutan
Flag of the Kingdom of Bhutan
Flag of the Kingdom of Bhutan
Bhutan taxi license plate - yellow - BT
Bhutan taxi license plate - yellow - BT
Traditional architecture, Thimphu
Traditional architecture, Thimphu
Dream Adventure Travel & Tshering Wangmo Grocery Ship, Kawangjangsa - Thimphu
Dream Adventure Travel & Tshering Wangmo Grocery Ship, Kawangjangsa - Thimphu
Pema Tshomo Grocery & Bar Shop, Thimphu
Pema Tshomo Grocery & Bar Shop, Thimphu
The area of Thimphu around the Folk Heritage Museum
The area of Thimphu around the Folk Heritage Museum
A large building built in the traditional style housing a book shop on the ground floor
A large building built in the traditional style housing a book shop on the ground floor
Karma's Coffee, Thimphu, Bhutan
Karma's Coffee, Thimphu, Bhutan
Karma's Coffee, Thimphu, Bhutan
Karma's Coffee, Thimphu, Bhutan
Kencho Dorji of Snow White Treks & Tours
Kencho Dorji of Snow White Treks & Tours
A coffee table book of Bhutan, Kingdom of the Dragon
A coffee table book of Bhutan, Kingdom of the Dragon
A large building in Thimphu using the traditional styles
A large building in Thimphu using the traditional styles
Norzin Lam - the main street of Thimphu
Norzin Lam - the main street of Thimphu
Bhutan Football Federation friendly match - Bhutan National Team vs Switzerland (Bern)
Bhutan Football Federation friendly match - Bhutan National Team vs Switzerland (Bern)
Norzin Lam - the main street of Thimphu
Norzin Lam - the main street of Thimphu
Norzin Lam - the main street of Thimphu
Norzin Lam - the main street of Thimphu
Norzoed Plaza, Thimphu
Norzoed Plaza, Thimphu
Norzin Lam - the main street of Thimphu
Norzin Lam - the main street of Thimphu
Jabla Tshongkhang, Norzim Lam, Thimphu, Bhutan
Jabla Tshongkhang, Norzim Lam, Thimphu, Bhutan
Downtown Thimphu
Downtown Thimphu
Monk walking along Norzin Lam, Thimphu
Monk walking along Norzin Lam, Thimphu
Meto Handicrafts, Norzin Lam, Thimphu
Meto Handicrafts, Norzin Lam, Thimphu
Construction along Norzin Lam, Thimphu
Construction along Norzin Lam, Thimphu
The center of Thimphu
The center of Thimphu
Hotel Singye, Norzin Lam, Thimphu
Hotel Singye, Norzin Lam, Thimphu
Hotel Singye, Central Thimphu
Hotel Singye, Central Thimphu
Traffic Police Roundabout, the center of Downtown Thimphu
Traffic Police Roundabout, the center of Downtown Thimphu
Traffic Police Roundabout, the center of Downtown Thimphu
Traffic Police Roundabout, the center of Downtown Thimphu
Downtown Thimphu's main street - Norzin Lam
Downtown Thimphu's main street - Norzin Lam
Traffic Police Roundabout, Norzin Lam, Downtown Thimphu
Traffic Police Roundabout, Norzin Lam, Downtown Thimphu
Building on the southwest corner of Traffic Police Roundabout, Norzin Lam, Thimphu
Building on the southwest corner of Traffic Police Roundabout, Norzin Lam, Thimphu
Like Pyongyang, Thimphu is a capital city without traffic lights
Like Pyongyang, Thimphu is a capital city without traffic lights
Traffic Police Roundabout, Norzin Lam, Downtown Thimphu
Traffic Police Roundabout, Norzin Lam, Downtown Thimphu
Downtown Thimphu - Norzin Lam
Downtown Thimphu - Norzin Lam
Thimphu street sign - Norzin Lam
Thimphu street sign - Norzin Lam
Tashi InfoComm Ltd, TashiCell, Customer Care Center, Norzin Lam, Thimphu
Tashi InfoComm Ltd, TashiCell, Customer Care Center, Norzin Lam, Thimphu
Thimphu is complete surrounded by forest-covered mountains
Thimphu is complete surrounded by forest-covered mountains
Gateway in Thimphu
Gateway in Thimphu
Ministry of Information & Communications, Royal Government of Bhutan, Thimphu
Ministry of Information & Communications, Royal Government of Bhutan, Thimphu
Thimphu City Corporation - garbage truck
Thimphu City Corporation - garbage truck
Zamling Arts - Bhutanese license plates
Zamling Arts - Bhutanese license plates
Bhutanese-style roof along the north end of Nordzin Lam
Bhutanese-style roof along the north end of Nordzin Lam
Building with a departure from the traditional style - a three-story glass atrium, Thimphu
Building with a departure from the traditional style - a three-story glass atrium, Thimphu
Bhutan Development Finance Corporation Ltd - Thimphu, Bhutan
Bhutan Development Finance Corporation Ltd - Thimphu, Bhutan
Bhutan Development Finance Corporation Ltd - Thimphu, Bhutan
Bhutan Development Finance Corporation Ltd - Thimphu, Bhutan
Bhutan Development Finance Corporation Ltd - Thimphu, Bhutan
Bhutan Development Finance Corporation Ltd - Thimphu, Bhutan
Taj Tashi Hotel - Thimphu, Bhutan
Taj Tashi Hotel - Thimphu, Bhutan
Taj Tashi Hotel - Thimphu, Bhutan
Taj Tashi Hotel - Thimphu, Bhutan
Thimphu, Bhutan
Thimphu, Bhutan
A traditional house near the Changangkha Lhakhang
A traditional house near the Changangkha Lhakhang
Traditional house in Thimphu near Changangkha Lhakhang
Traditional house in Thimphu near Changangkha Lhakhang
While rare in Thimphu, murals of giant erect phalluses are common in rural villages in Bhutan
While rare in Thimphu, murals of giant erect phalluses are common in rural villages in Bhutan
Bhutanese folklore believes these phalluses ward off evil spirits and negative energies
Bhutanese folklore believes these phalluses ward off evil spirits and negative energies
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Bhutan2009 1449.jpg
8 ELEVEN grocery - Thimphu, Bhutan
8 ELEVEN grocery - Thimphu, Bhutan
Monk shop, Thimphu
Monk shop, Thimphu
Monk shop, Thimphu
Monk shop, Thimphu
Monk shop, Thimphu
Monk shop, Thimphu
Bhutanese children coming home from school
Bhutanese children coming home from school
Bhutanese school children, Thimphu
Bhutanese school children, Thimphu
A building in Thimphu mixing traditional and modern elements
A building in Thimphu mixing traditional and modern elements
Garuda on a building in Thimphu
Garuda on a building in Thimphu
General Post Office & Bhutan National Bank, Thimphu, Bhutan
General Post Office & Bhutan National Bank, Thimphu, Bhutan
General Post Office & Bhutan National Bank, Thimphu, Bhutan
General Post Office & Bhutan National Bank, Thimphu, Bhutan
Chang Lam, Thimphu's second major road
Chang Lam, Thimphu's second major road
Kisa Building, Chang Lam, Thimphu
Kisa Building, Chang Lam, Thimphu
Road Safety & Transport Authority, Thimphu, Bhutan
Road Safety & Transport Authority, Thimphu, Bhutan
Royal Bhutan Police Traffic Division, Thimphu
Royal Bhutan Police Traffic Division, Thimphu
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Bhutan2009 2339.jpg
Phallus with tiger and deer
Phallus with tiger and deer
Sangay Grocery & Bar, Thinleygang: Thimphu
Sangay Grocery & Bar, Thinleygang: Thimphu
Bhutanese phallus mural with snow lion, Thimphu
Bhutanese phallus mural with snow lion, Thimphu
Bhutanese painted house - Kinley Restaurant Cum Bar, Simtokha, Thimphu Dzongkhag
Bhutanese painted house - Kinley Restaurant Cum Bar, Simtokha, Thimphu Dzongkhag
A pair of old houses on the edge of Thimphu
A pair of old houses on the edge of Thimphu
Stupa (chorten) near the southern gate of Thimphu
Stupa (chorten) near the southern gate of Thimphu
Stupa (chorten) near the southern gate of Thimphu
Stupa (chorten) near the southern gate of Thimphu
Tashi Delek -  བཀྲ་ཤིས་བདེ་ལེགས
Tashi Delek - བཀྲ་ཤིས་བདེ་ལེགས