Bhutan's capital and largest town, Thimpu boasts an atmosphere that is relaxing and friendly. By wandering around the streets, you can begin to appreciate the Bhutanese way of life. Established as the permanent capital of Bhutan in the 1950s, Thimpu has gradually grown over the last decade but remains a relatively small town dominated by the impressive Tashichoe Dzong.
There are no direct flights to Thimphu, you'll have to get a flight to Paro (PBH) and travel from Paro to Thimphu. It is located in the south-west of the country, around 50 kilometres and caters only to Druk Air with flights connecting Bangkok, Delhi, Kolkata, Bodhgaya, Bagdogra, Guwahati, Kathmandu and Dhaka to Bhutan. The fares are a little steep. However, it is also widely considered to be one of the toughest airports in the world to land.
Another option to fly Bagdogra International Airport (IXB) in India and drive to Thimphu via Phuentsholing. If you are getting off at Bagdogra Airport, Phuentsholing (Town in Bhutan) is only 165 kilometres away. From Phuentsholing you can take a taxi or bus to reach Thimphu.
On the other hand, if you are getting off at Paro International Airport from Bagdogra, the viable options would be to take a car to reach Thimphu (47.2 kilometres away) along Thimphu Highway –it will take only 1 hour and 15 minutes.
September - November (Spring) March-May (Spring) is the best time to visit Thimphu. This is the time when the skies are clear, the Weather in Thimphu is pleasant and feasible to travel. This is also a great time for adventure activities and trekking.
Paro Tsechu is also celebrated during the spring season and it is one of the best times to be in Bhutan. The end of November could turn out to be cold so don't forget to pack woolens. During the months of summer, the weather turns out to be extremely wet as well as humid and hence there are high chances of rain. During the months of winter, it is excessive cold as well as dry weather.
Thimphu is an intriguing destinations and the capital of Bhutan. The city nestled in the higher ranges of the Himalayas offers astonishing sights of their emerald forests and beautiful view of the Raidak or Chuu River. Thimphu is culturally a must visit place graced with old world charms and modernity. You might just be amazed to witness their red light to be a traffic policeman. Interestingly, the red light lasted in the city for mere three days until the locals disliked and found the light to be rather negative, hence replaced with the human traffic controller. Today, the city is flooded with camera-wielding tourists exploring the unique treasures of Bhutanese culture, cuisine and lifestyle. Basically, the top sightseeing places that are popularly explored in Thimphu are Buddha Dordenma, Memorial Chorten, Dechencholing Palace, Clock Tower Square, Motithang Takin Preserve. Other tourism places include Dzong such as Tashichho and Simtokha; Monasteries such as Dechen Phodrang, Tango and Cheri. For an excursion breaker, Thimphu also offers charming cafes and bars as well as nightclubs and restaurants to socialise and meet like-minded people.