Clock Tower, Thimphu
Clock Tower, Thimphu things to do, attractions, restaurants, events info and trip planning
Plan your stay
Posts
Saudi Arabia|Loving the Middle Eastern Starbucks Aesthetic
Camille Dubois
392
Bhutan Travel Guide
AliceHamilton
170
Located in the center of Thimphu's lively town square, the Clock Tower is a striking landmark that aptly captures the spirit of Bhutanese culture. This famous building serves as both a timepiece and a powerful representation of the history and artistic talent of the country. The towering Clock Tower is adorned with exquisite carvings from Bhutan that narrate stories of the nation's spiritual depth and rich history. Every carving is a work of art, demonstrating the deft artistry and the strong ties that the people of Bhutan have to their cultural heritage. The tower is a visual feast, attracting admiration from both locals and visitors due to its intricate artwork and vivid colors. The town square, which encircles the clock tower, is a hive of activity. The square is the ideal place for reflection and relaxation because of its exquisitely designed fountains, which create a calm atmosphere. A calm atmosphere is created by the soft sound of the fountains' water flowing, providing a comforting diversion from the daily grind. The prayer wheels surrounding the tower add to the place's spiritual atmosphere. Bhutan's deeply ingrained Buddhist beliefs are demonstrated by these wheels, which are engraved with holy mantras. These prayer wheels are frequently spun by visitors who are looking for blessings and inner serenity. Visitors' spiritual experiences are enhanced by the sacred atmosphere created by the humming of prayers and the rhythmic spinning of the wheels. The vibrant neighborhood of Hogdzin Lam, home to the Clock Tower, is brimming with stores, cafes, and cultural institutions. It's in a prime location for both sightseeing and soaking up local culture. Visitors can enjoy a singular and enriching experience as a result of the harmonious fusion of traditional architecture and modern amenities. More than just a famous landmark, Thimphu's Clock Tower is a cultural gem that provides a window into Bhutan's essence. Whether you are a casual traveler, an art enthusiast, or a spiritual seeker, the Clock Tower and the square around it offer an enlightening and unforgettable experience that embodies Bhutan.
M K
00
Situated in the heart of town, Clock Tower Square is an architecture marvel and a pleasure to eyes. It is basically a tower with four clock faces, which makes it different from any other building or structure in Bhutan. One of the most popular site among visitors, people usually visit here in the evening to enjoy the beautiful paintings and carvings. There are many restaurants, souvenir shops and hotels near this tower, making it one of the most busy sites in the town. Sometimes live music takes place in around here, which adds to the ambience of the clock tower square. There are many shopping centres around, so you can shop for souvenirs from your relatives and friends. For kids, there is a small playground also, which a good picnic spot and a good place to spend your evening. Spinning the colourful prayer wheels is another fun task to do here. If you are lucky enough, then you might catch a concert or a small play happening around here.
Abdul Awal Titu
00
I found this place quite disappointing from the point of view of a tourist place. Although this place is located at the heart of thimphu where most of the hotels are located and one does not need a special visit to go to this place. There is an old clock tower surrounded by pavilions and it is quite a good sight at night when the lights are on. However in the daytime this place is not worth visiting in my opinion. However on entering thimphu one can get a feel of the local architecture at this place. There are many hotels and restaurants around this place also so I would recommend the tourists to take a stroll around here at night and interact with the locals to get a feel of thimphu and it's culture. From that point of view this place is absolutely worth the visit.
saikat mukherjee
00
Vibrant and lively centre of the city, with cool music around for the evening and many locals and tourists flocking the huge stairs and the main arena. There’s a lot of restaurants and cages around this time place to offer you snacks to coffee to meals, while you enjoy the view here. I preferred going for a takeaway coffee or tea and sitting in the steps for a couple of hours and let the Thimphu evening soak in. **There is a cool chaat and coffee kiosk down the stairs from the square to the stadium besides the hotel Wangchuk. This is the favourite evening snacking and coffee pong amongst locals, and worth a definite try for the amazing bhel puri, paani puri and coffee to go. One could also get a take away incase you’re heading for a match at the stadium!
Shubham Singhal
00
Nearby Attractions Of Clock Tower, Thimphu
National Memorial Chhorten རྒྱལ་ཡོངས་རྗེས་དྲན་མཆོད་རྟེན།
Simply Bhutan
Bhutan Travel Center | Local Tour Operator in Bhutan | Best Travel Agency in Bhutan
Centenary Farmers Market
Hotel Druk Thimphu Bhutan
Changlimithang Football Stadium
Bhutan Post Main Office
Tashi Yoedling
Jungshi Handmade Paper Factory
BHUTAN BEST INBOUND TOUR

National Memorial Chhorten རྒྱལ་ཡོངས་རྗེས་དྲན་མཆོད་རྟེན།
4.5
(665)
Click for details

Simply Bhutan
4.4
(599)
Click for details

Bhutan Travel Center | Local Tour Operator in Bhutan | Best Travel Agency in Bhutan
4.9
(478)
Click for details

Centenary Farmers Market
4.4
(243)
Click for details
Nearby Restaurants Of Clock Tower, Thimphu
Ambient Cafe
Zombala 2 Restaurant
Mojo Park
Zombala Restaurant
Druk Pizza
The Zone
Hayate Ramen
The Season's Restaurant Pizzaria
Karma's Dhaba
Spices Indian Restaurant

Ambient Cafe
4.5
(231)
$$
Click for details

Zombala 2 Restaurant
4.2
(184)
Click for details

Mojo Park
4.5
(148)
$$
Click for details

Zombala Restaurant
4.4
(95)
Click for details
Basic Info
Address
FJCQ+4VC, Hogdzin Lam, Thimphu, Bhutan
Map
Phone
+975 17 60 06 91
Call
Reviews
Overview
4.4
(603 reviews)
Ratings & Description
cultural
scenic
family friendly
accessibility
attractions: National Memorial Chhorten རྒྱལ་ཡོངས་རྗེས་དྲན་མཆོད་རྟེན།, Simply Bhutan, Bhutan Travel Center | Local Tour Operator in Bhutan | Best Travel Agency in Bhutan, Centenary Farmers Market, Hotel Druk Thimphu Bhutan, Changlimithang Football Stadium, Bhutan Post Main Office, Tashi Yoedling, Jungshi Handmade Paper Factory, BHUTAN BEST INBOUND TOUR, restaurants: Ambient Cafe, Zombala 2 Restaurant, Mojo Park, Zombala Restaurant, Druk Pizza, The Zone, Hayate Ramen, The Season's Restaurant Pizzaria, Karma's Dhaba, Spices Indian Restaurant

- Please manually select your location for better experience