Thimphu
capital of Bhutan
Live & travel in Thimphu
Estimate for a remote worker (rent + living) from World Bank price levels. Capitals can be higher. · US travel advisory: Sep 3, 2026
Climate by month
NASA POWER monthly climatology ·Humidity: 77%
Embassies & consulates in Thimphu
4 missions from 4 countries
Honorary Consulate 1
Where to eat in Thimphu
- BirbiMid-range
Doebum Lam
- Vietnamese Cuisine by YenMid-range
Chang Lam
- Yolo EateriesMid-range
Norzin Lam
- B.TacoMid-range
Hejo
- Phang-GuuMid-range
Taba Gom Lam 7, house G1, Taba
- Sa-TohMid-range
3F. Jattu Commercial Complex, Chang Lam
- Dim Sum BasketMid-range
2F, Gaa-phel Shopping Center, Chorten Lam
- The Seasons Restaurant PizzeriaMid-range
Namsay Shopping Complex, Phenday Lam
- Hayate RamenMid-range
2F Peljor Lhendrubling Building, Changlam
- Zombala restaurantBudget
- Bingsu
Kuenphen Rabten Resort, Changjalu
- Brusnika Russian Cafe
Lanjopakha
- Daily Delight
2F, Gaa-phel Shopping Center, Chorten Lam
- Gazom Desserts
Taba
- Tower Cafe
Clock Tower
- Druken Yeti
Chubachu
- Smilers Cafe-Bar
Wogzin Lam
- The Grey Area Coffee Lounge Bar
1st floor, building 8, Wogzin Lam
Source and corrections: Wikivoyage guide to Thimphu · CC BY-SA 4.0
Frequently asked questions
Where can you eat in Thimphu?
The travel guide to Thimphu lists Birbi, Vietnamese Cuisine by Yen, Yolo Eateries, B.Taco, and Phang-Guu.
Is Thimphu safe for travellers?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Bhutan at Level 1. The national intentional-homicide rate is 2.5 per 100,000 people.
How much does it cost to live in Thimphu?
Roughly $1,100 per month for a remote worker, based on Bhutan price levels (24% of US prices).
What is the weather like in Thimphu in November?
In November Thimphu averages a high of 15°C, a low of -8°C and about 3 mm of rain.
Which embassies and consulates are in Thimphu?
4 diplomatic missions, including Bangladesh (Embassy) and India (Embassy).
Sources: World Bank (CC BY 4.0), NASA POWER, U.S. Department of State, Wikidata (CC0), Wikimedia Commons, ExchangeRate-API.