National Assembly

Thimphu


This handsome Bhutanese-style building, across the Wang Chhu from the Trashi Chho Dzong, was built in the 1990s for South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) conferences and now houses the National Assembly.


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1. Trashi Chho Dzong

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This splendid dzong, north of the city on the west bank of the Wang Chhu, dominates the valley, looking out over a cascade of terraced fields. It's…

2. National Library

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The National Library was established in 1967 to preserve ancient Dzongkha and Tibetan texts. For tourists it's of interest mainly for its dzong-like…

3. Zilukha Nunnery

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Just off Gadem Lam, on the hillside above Trashi Chho Dzong, this small, friendly nunnery has links to Thangtong Gyelpo, builder of chain bridges across…

4. National Institute for Zorig Chusum

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5. Supreme Court

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Bhutan's handsome Supreme Court is a striking dzong-like building with towers topped by bright yellow roofs.

6. Folk Heritage Museum

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7. Voluntary Artists Studio Thimphu

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This studio and art gallery exists to promote local artists, to provide vocational training for young artists and to act as an artists' creative meeting…

8. National Textile Museum

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Thimphu's best museum is part of the Royal Textile Academy. It features a stunning display of ancient and modern textiles, and explores the rich…

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