Thimphu

Thimphu officially became the capital of Bhutan in 1961.

The Changlimithang sports ground in Thimphu was the site of a decisive battle in 1885 that allowed Ugyen Wangchuck to control the whole country.

The Buddha Dordenma, a gigantic statue under construction in Thimphu, is planned to be one of the largest Buddha rupas in the world.

The Memorial Chorten in Thimphu was built in 1974 to honor the 3rd King of Bhutan and is known as the most visible religious landmark in Bhutan.

The Motithang Takin Preserve in Thimphu was originally a mini-zoo but was converted into a wildlife reserve for Bhutan takin, the national animal of Bhutan.