Visit the capital, and check out the Buddha Dordenma, located atop a hill in Kuenselphodrang Nature Park overlooking the Thimphu valley. The statue is said to emanate an aura of peace and happiness to the entire world. At a height of 51.5 m, it is one of the largest statues of Buddha in the world. It’s made of bronze and is gilded in gold, and get this – 125,000 smaller Buddha statues have been placed within the Buddha Dordenma statue, 100,000 statues of which are 8-inches-tall and 25,000 statues of which are 12 inches tall. You can see the entire city from there. The cab to this place will cost about INR 900.
Shop: Since it is your last day, stock up on souvenirs for everyone back home. All local markets are stuffed with colorful souvenirs. You should definitely pick up a few bottles of Zumzin, a peach wine made in Bhutan for your friends, and pure yak wool stoles that come for just INR 800. And some local textiles.
Eat At: Select between Continental and Italian if you’re slightly bored of rice and thukpa at Central Cafe, Thimpu.
