Weekend Market

Weekend Market in Thimphu is a great place for shopaholics who are travelling to Bhutan. This market is situated on the north side of Changlimithang Stadium, on the Western Bank of the Wang Chu river and it runs every Friday to Sunday. The vendors from all parts of Bhutan flock to this market every week to provide the people with supplies. Weekend Market is divided into various sections depending on the type of commodity, and the market sells everything from local produce to imported goods.

The Weekend Market is one of the best places to visit in Thimphu to get a thorough idea of culture, food and local lifestyle. Not only shopping, but this market is also a place for socializing for a lot of people. You can pick some incense, saffron and other herbs from local vendors. Apart from that, different Bhutanese and Tibetan food items like dried fish, pork, ground barley, red rice, cheese, wild honey etc. also are available here. In Weekend Market, you can also shop for souvenirs from the Handicrafts Market, which is a stone’s throw away from here. All these food items are fresh and locally produced which makes them absolutely authentic.

Location: Chhagchhen Lam, Thimphu, Bhutan
Website: https://www.audleytravel.com/bhutan/things-to-do/visit-to-the-weekend-market-at-thimpu
Hour: 7:00 AM - 20:00 PM
Google Rating: 4.4/5