Bhutan Pictures : The Glimpse of the Modern Bhutan

The Other Day i was Going to Babesa and Semtokha for my Personal Work and i Manage to Click few Places and Buildings on the Way, Well This should Certainly be not of my Post rather than an Junk to fill my Routine to have a post with some crabs and crapzy picture. Although it is unfair for some people to see these pictures flying out Web but i feel it a rather and glimpse of what we Bhutanese have to show to outside world. For Instance, the Royal University Of Bhutan Head Office in Semtokha, the Oldest and First Dzong of Bhutan (Semtokha Dzong) Built by Zhabdrung Ngwang Namgyel in 1616 AD , These are some of the Pictures which tell itself the History and not to mention the Buddha Dordenma Project Which will built the Largest Shakyamuni Buddha Statue in The World. I would Rather keep on blah .. blah blah .

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Semtkha Dzong - The First Fortress Built in Bhutan

Another View of Semtokha Dzong - Thimphu City Seen in Background

Royal University of Bhutan Head Office (RIM, Semtokha)

Bhutan First Fly Over Nearing to an Completion

The Mountain Where the World Largest Buddha Statue will be Built

Thimphu City View from Semtokha Valley

Royal University Of Bhutan

Another View of the Fly Over Over Babesa Express Way

Thimphu City Pictures : The Swing of Eyes

Can Photography Be a passion for someone, Well if so, then check The Pictures of Thimphu Town, the Memorial Chorten, Lungtenzampa as i Got it From My Living Room Windows. Oopss!!! I stay at the top of Thimphu Town, Can See whole of Thimphu Valley as it rise in Morning and goes to dark in Evening. Just awesome Place to be in

Thimphu memorial Chorten

Lungtenzampa, The First Concrete Bridge that Span about 50 Metres above Thimphu River

Damchen Petroleum Pump where i Make Pit stop for My Bike

Thimphu Valley From My Living Room

I Just Drop By Highway for a Pee (0_o)

Nice Road, a Speedway for Motorist

Clean and Purity : Thimphu Chu (River) Flows Silently

Echo Point : the place to Show your love to you Sweetheart

This Picture is taken from the Echo Point in Thimphu and if you are not aware of it, it is just above the Bhutan National Library in Kawajansa, The Echo Point lies Between the Road of Motithang and Zulakha, the point is just simple with a broader road for around 5-7 vehicle parking. It is believed by The Younger Generation of Bhutanese people that the point gives you echo back during night hours and most apparently, lovers who were dating newly goes to that point and show their love by Shouting "I Love You" and listening to the Echo as it Come "I I Love Love You You You", looks weird but beleive it, it is true.

Note : Thimphu Valley is surrounded by hills all around except for the south side, so definitely there should be Echo Waves coming. If you want to show your love to your loved one, try getting their at night hours and let the Thimphu City Be with your in expressing your Love Message "I Love You", or any other love phrases.

A Part of Thimphu Golf Green, The High Court of Bhutan with red roof on

Bhutan National Library with red Roof on

Thimphu Vegetable Market

How lucky would you be to visit the Thimphu Vegetable market which has been shifted near the Thimphu Rivers. The Vegetable Market has been placed there temporarily after the government undertook the construction of the old Vegetable Market in Sabji Bazzar. The Thimphu Vegetable Market is the biggest in terms of people coming to do shopping as farmer and rural people from all parts of the country come to sell their products. For farmers Thimphu Vegetable Market has boost the income as they get double and sometime triple price for the same product back in village.The residents of Thimphu depends on the market for basic needs.

For few Businessman, vegetable imports from Indian state of Jaigon has been an successful one. Nearly 70% of the vegetable sold in the Market are imported whilst the rest % comes from the rural village. The Markets busiest day would be on Friday though it starts from Thursday to Sunday every week.

Thimphu Vegetable Market

DSB Enterprises : A Complete Book Store in Thimphu

If you are looking for book about Bhutan, Bhutan map, city map, a Novel to read, a story for you little children, DSB has the largest Book store and Publishing house located in Jojo building, ChangLam, Thimphu to provide wisdom and to enlighten the Society. DSB Books is also associated with reputed Publishers like Penguin, Oxford, Paragon, Sage and Harper Collin for sales, distribution and publishing in Bhutan.

The Store which is in the lower heart of Thimphu City, a walking distance from Hotel druk and Jumolhari Hotel.

The Book shop offers the best books about Bhutan and Buddhism. Here are the list of Books available in the store.

Treasures of the Thunder Dragon - A Portrait of Bhutan by Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuk
ISBN : 10987654321
Price : Nu 495
Publications : Penguin Viking

Art of Living by- His Holiness Dalai lama
ISBN : 10987654321
Price : Nu 495
Publications : Penguin Viking


The World is Flat - The globalised world in 21st centuary by Thomas L.Friedman
ISBN : 0-141-02272-8
Price : Nu 495
Publications : Penguin Viking

In the shadow of Himalayas by Kurt Meyer , Pamela Deuel Meyer
ISBN : 10987654321
Price : Nu 495
Publications : Penguin Viking

The Other Books Available are : Books on Buddhism, Commerce &Mgmt, School Books, Dictionary, Encyclopedia, Medical Science, Novels, Stories & Poetry, Children's Section, Tourist Guides & Maps, Wildlife & Environment, General Books

Om Bar : A Good Bar to Hang out in Thimphu

Om Bar, popular amongst the Bhutanese people and foreigner is well situated in Jojo’s Building in the down town. As it location just a step away from Space 34, a popular Party Hall in Thimphu town, Om Bar provides the best of wine and a leisure time for the night or two. The bar is probably the first of its kind in terms of popularity hang out place for a bottle or two. When the Jojo’s Building which is one stop shop in the Thimphu Town during 1999-2000, with people having a busy day in the office or at work place. A relax and leisure night with friend would preferred to drop by Om Bar which is gaining in Popularity amongst the Bhutanese and Foreign who works within Bhutan and some are Tourist.

Om Bar usually gets packed during the party night which falls on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday but is not short of people during week days too. The bar has a more spacious for 50-60 people to relax and sip couple of glasses. The has the interior decoration of it’s own logo which are hung all over the corner and walls and with traditional pure Bhutanese household item displayed in the entrance, the bar is a lively Bhutan.

Recently, the bar got renovated and a discotheque was made for those who want to shake their bum and shed few calories of fat, of late, people taste have changes and Om Bar has been the right place for anyone to walk in and grab hold of beer and wine and have a relax night with friend all around joining for a couple of drinks. During the time of Football world cup and other special events, om bar has it’s own charm in entertaining the customer as a big screen is screened with such events and the cheers and laughter can be heard half a miles.

From Rock and Roll fan to slow music fan, as they gear up the night with full enjoyment, the time ticks away to 2 am in the morning which is official timing for the party time and bar to be closed for the night. Om Bar is ideally for a decent and a lovely evening hang out bar in Thimphu as it serves with the best wine and beer in the town to a one stop meeting place with old friends and family, with crowd gather around the gates of space 34, people know what to drink and how to shake the bum. Eh! Yeah! And that’s what you are bound to get from Om Bar. A Quality and pleasant surprise for all the tourist and people working here as the night life story being told to your friends, family and relatives when you are back to work or back home. I would not miss going there for couple of beer sip and a rock and roll song. Would you join me too??

Om Bar Has it's own Charm in Bamboo Weaved Items

A Traditional Bhutanese Hand Bag Made of Bamboo and Warped in Animal Skin

Hotel Jumolhari : Redefining excellence in Bhutanese hospitability

One might be wondering which hotel is the best in Thimphu, well i gotta say that Hotel Jumolhari which is Located right in the heart of the city center with easy access to all shopping areas and places of interest. Marvel at the grandeur of snow capped hills and the willow lined Thimphu Chu(river) meandering pashas, the hotel has been firmly established herself as the leading hotel in Thimphu.

The hotel is unique with the charm of her traditional Bhutanese hospitality combined with a distinctive boutique style decor makes Hotel Jumolhari one of the most distinguished addresses in Thimphu. The hotel have 26 well appointed rooms which provide the utmost comfort and convenience for the discerning vacationer or business traveler. All rooms are fully equipped with up to date facilities and provides an enviable panoramic view of the valley.

The Rooms Types and Rates :

Room Type Rates
Single Double
Standard Nu. 2500 Nu. 2900
Deluxe Nu. 3200 Nu. 3600
Suite Nu. 4500
Executive Suite Nu. 5500

Levy 5 % Service Charge and 10 % (BST) Bhutan Sales Tax.

NOTE : 1 USD ($) = Nu. 45Approx. : 1 INR (Rs) = Nu. 1
If you Make Bookings online you will be avail with 20% discount. Click Here to Book online.

Room amenities

* Electronic personal safes
* High Speed Internet access
* Mini Bar
* International Direct Dialing
* Cable / Satellite TV (30+ channels)
* Tea/Coffee electric pots
* Hair dryer




Restaurant
Hotel Jumolhari restaurant boasts the best dining ambience in the town and features a great selection of your favorite dishes and set menus. A multi cuisine restaurant with original flavor to stimulate your taste buds.

Hotel Facilities

* Bar
* Multi Cuisine Restaurant
* Business centre
* Beauty salon with Aroma Therapy
* Steam & Sauna
* Mini Library
* Internet Access in all the rooms
* Express Laundry Service
* Mail / Courier service
* Foreign currency exchange
* Maid turn down service
* Cable / Satellite television
* Shoe shine

Recreational Facilities

* Beauty salon
* Aroma therapy Massage
* Steam & Sauna
* Mini Library
* Golf at request with equipment hire

For More Information : http://www.hoteljumolhari.com

Drive Through Thimphu Town

Just a glimpse of the Thimphu Town picture taken while driving, the picture looks bit a shaky. The Thimphu town has taken a drastic change within a short duration of time with building and construction everywhere. The amount of people coming to Thimphu from rural has been a trend for a employment or a migration to a town life. The buzz and honk all around the Thimphu Town as the motorist has increased double compared to 5-6 years back. Someone would be wondering if you happen to be in Thimphu after a gap of two to three years with the changes that the Capital City of Bhutan has taken a toll.

It would be unfair for a civil servant who has a decent post in the office and not having a car to drive to office and back home, now a days, vehicle has became a necessity for all the people rather than a luxurious in the past. The kids and Children of the modern bhutan have been the most lucky as without a car they won't feel like moving out from the home, indeed car for youth has become the routine for them to take around the Thimphu Town alongside with a group of friend and girlfriend, one would be clear that if you have the car you are sure to get a girlfriend whatsoever the look you have and the smartness you possess.

A Cross Road in Motithang Area

Norling Cable System on top a Building

View of BBS Tower from Chubachu

Bhutan B-Mobile Tower Just fit into the Picture

Druk Boutique Hotel

Check out the new Druk Boutique hotel which is taking the sky of Thimphu Town, the 6 storied New Hotel has been into construction since 2005 and it's scheduled to finish within this year. The New feature that the hotel has is the underground parking for the vehicle which is first in Bhutan. The hotel is grade with the four star of five star standard and this will ease the tension of the visitor.

The hotel has other name as well, Druk Taj Hotel, and the hotel will be avail during the Coronation in 2008. With the increase in the arrival of tourist and visitor in bhutan and problem of lodge, the druk boutique will quench the need of Bhutan Travel Agents and Tour Operator who have been having the problem during the Tourist season in Bhutan.

Druk Boutique Hotel (Druk Taj Hotal)

Memorial Chorten of Thimphu

While you are here in Thimphu, the Capital City of Bhutan, don't forget to take a stroll to the Memorial Chorten which was built in 1974 in memory of the third king His Majesty Jigme Dorji Wangchuck which died in 1972. The Chorten looks tall and beautiful as you make round the chorten. The Chorten serves the right place for older people and religious people to come worship the god and pay homepage to the deities. The Chorten is under renovation for the coronation in 2008.

Bhutan Golf: Thimphu Golf Course Review

Thimphu Golf Course is the world most remote golf course which lies just next to Tashichodzong, the seat of His Majesty the King of Bhutan and other ministries, The Monastery body reside during summer season. Royal Thimphu golf course is the only course which is open to the public and interested players, How Golf was Introduced to Bhutan : Well talking about the golf in Bhutan, Golf in Bhutan is brought by An Indian Army officer in the early 1970s by convincing Bhutan's king to let him build a course on the fallow rice paddies adjacent to the Thimphu dzong which now has par 34, 2,800 yards.

During that time only few Indian and Bhutanese army officers along with few high rank government officials and businessmen took up golf in Bhutan. With the popularity amongst the elder and businessman, golf these days have plenty in numbers compared 50 and 100 in year 1980 and 2000 respectively. The Thimphu Golf Course stands a vast area covering from the Tashichodzong towards the Royal Court of Justice, the Thimphu golf course has many events and tournament organized throughout the year and some tournament are rolling trophy where it is played year after year, the most prized tournament/championship is sponsor by Indian Embassy which is called Maruti Open where the first prize is an indian Made care Maruti 800 cc. The other Events which includes are the Bhutan Open, the Druk Air Championship and the Yak Open.

Due to the popularity among high level and with few businessman only, there are not even a single shops where golf gears are sold in Bhutan whilst the players purchase the gears from outside countries when traveling abroad or purchase second hands from other players.

Golf Green of Thimphu, Tashichodzong in Background

View of Thimphu Golf Course, Chorten and a pool are seen too

Sangaygang: The Lovers Paradise in Thimphu

BBS Tower AKA Sangaygang which is located North West of the Thimphu Valley is the popular spot or famous for the dating and taking a walk around the blue pines, it's around miles drive from the Thimphu valley. The Places has the top hills which gives a clear view of the entire Thimphu valley in a nutshell and the feeling from there is just fantastic. Bhutan First Broadcasting Service BBS which runs the radio and television network in the Country has the largest tower built there. Though it is a restricted zone to entry the place during the night hours.

The place is ideally located uphills with good motor road to access across the hills, which gives elderly and sporty people a pleasure for a walk and jog uphills from the base area. Most people living in Thimphu get themselves shed few kilos of calories while giving themselves a hourly walk or jog towards the Tower place. As you go towards the BBS Tower, you get the chance to take the road or climb the steep slopes or take gentle steep and burn the fats of your body.

Sangaygany is the most heard place with the lovers around the Capital City of Thimphu, as the lovers and people of all kind rush towards the top of the hills, their feeling and sentiment changes watching the picturesque Thimphu Valley from a point as when in evening, you get to see the sun closest the Thimphu valley and the lovers or people just feel warmth inside their heart. Lovers from all junction comes there taking a ride with their loved one or some comes walking uphills keeping their vehicle parked in the base camp and chanting the lovers mantra. Perhaps the most lovers get their sweetheart towards the evening side. With increasing in the romance, most couples can be seen in and around sangaygang. The place has caught the attention of everyone hearts that if you are asking for a blind date, sangaygang has never been out of the mind for romantic people.

Indeed Sangaygang is never short of couples or people at any given time, people come their for joy ride whilst other to date and some give themselves a hard for their body to shed few calories. You go there, get yourself refresh from the office work or to ease the tension or just take your loved one or with family in cool evening of the Thimphu breeze. It is heard and rumors that sangaygang has become the lovers point for a newly couple to go out for their first date as when he boy or the girl ask for a date, sangaygang is the first and the foremost place where they prefer. This has become a trend in the Capital City where most people knows or have the knowledge of why a couples go there. Wouldn't that be a fun for anyone going for a blind date or taking your sweetheart.

Sangagyagng has attracted most of the people around when in holidays or weekend, they prefer to go there and have fun. Family gathered there for a lovely dry picnic and some photograph session .With the advent of romance, joy ride, walk or jog sangaygang has never let anyone to go without a smile on the face or the glimpse of the Beautiful Thimphu Valley.

Picturesque Thimphu Valley as seen from BBS Tower ( Aka Sangaygang)

Another View of Thimphu Valley from BBS Tower

The BBS Tower AKA Sangaygang View from Motithang in Thimphu