<p>himphu, which is located at the altitude of 2380 m, is the capital city of Bhutan. It takes about one hour by car to reach Thimphu</p><p>from Paro. Wangchu river flows across the valley. With the change in time, the agricultural and natural vegetation are giving way</p><p>to modern buildings of traditional architectural design. However, the ancient monuments remain unchanged.</p><p><b>Places of Interest</b></p><p><b>Memorial Chorten</b></p><p>Memorial Chorten was built in the year 1974 in memory of the Third King of Bhutan, His Majesty Jigme Dorji Wangchuk. It is</p><p>located in the heart of the city and is visible from most of the places in the city.</p><p>Thimphu's largest Vegetable Market</p><p>Thimphu's largest vegetable market is opened during the weekends. The above picture shows that the vegetables are displayed</p><p>for sales.</p><p><b>Sitting Buddha</b></p><p>The statue of Buddha is located on the hilltop. It will be one of the tallest sitting buddhas in the world. The spectecular view of</p><p>the Thimphu valley can be seen from here.</p><p><b>Tashichho Dzong</b></p><p>It was in the year 1216 that the original dzong was built by Lama Gyalwa Lhanangpa. It went through several fires and was</p><p>rebuilt. It was, however, expanded later to house the government offices for the new capital after Punakha. Tashichho Dzong</p><p>houses the Throne Room, His Majesty's secretariat, the Ministry of Home and Cultural Affairs and the Ministry of Finance now.</p>