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SEMTOKHA
Dzong: Five miles from Thimphu, on a lofty ridge stands Simtokha
Dzong, built in 1627 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. The oldest fortress
of the Kingdom, it now houses the School for Buddhist studies.
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NATIONAL
Library: The history of Bhutan lies imprinted in archaic texts which
are preserved at the National Library. Besides thousands of manuscripts
and ancient texts, the library also has modern academic books and printing
blocks for prayer flags.
PAINTING
School: This School teaches the techniques of traditional paintings.
On a visit one can actually see students at work producing intricate
design on cloth.
TRADITIONAL
Medicine Institute: In Bhutan, equal emphasis is given to both allopathic
and traditional medicines. The rich herbal medicines abundant in Kingdom
are prepared here. The Institute also imparts the art of herbal medicines
to would be practitioners.
HANDICRAFTS
Emporium: There are various Handicrafts Emporium in town such as
Government owned Emporium and other private Handicrafts, displaying
wide assortment of beautifully hand-woven and crafted products.
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Vegetable market
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ZANGTHO PELRI Lhakhang: Dasho Aku Tongmi, a musician who composed
Bhutan's national anthem, built this chapel in 1990s. The country's
tallest lhakhang, it is replica of Guru Rinpoche's celestial abode.
WEEKEND MARKET:
Every Saturday and Sunday most of the Thimphu's scant population and
many valley duelers congregate on the banks of the river where the
weekend market is held. It is an interesting place to visit and provides
opportunity to mix up with the local people.
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