Weekend Thimphu Market Tour

The weekend market in Thimphu is a great place for shopaholics who are traveling to Bhutan. This market is situated on the north side of Changlimithang Stadium, on the Western Bank of the Wang Chu river and it runs every Friday to Sunday. Not only shopping, but the Weekend Market in Thimphu is also a place for socializing for a lot of people. In this market, tourists will find a wide range of products and items that hail from all parts of Bhutan and the neighboring territories. From exotic handicrafts to delicious food items, you will get them all under one roof. There are different sections in the market, each of them dealing with a certain category of products. For instance, if you want to shop for aromatic products, then head to the incense area.

Some of the most popular products that people tend to buy here include dried fish, oranges, soft cheese, and wild honey. All these food items are fresh and locally produced which makes them absolutely authentic. Other commodities include products and accessories that the people require on a daily basis at their home.

From the Paro International Airport, it takes 1 hour and 30 minutes to reach the Weekend Market by cab from the airport.

Take a look at these top places that you can visit near the Weekend Market in Thimphu –

Tashichho Dzong monastery is one of the most popular Buddhist monasteries in Thimphu and is a majestic fortress on the northern edge of Thimphu in Bhutan.

Tango Goemba was built in the 15th century under the guidance of Lama Drukpa Kunley. It is the residence of Gyalse Rinpoche, who is recognized as the seventh reincarnation of Gyalse.

National Memorial Chorten is one of the most interesting points in Thimphu near the Weekend Market.

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