Morning proceed for sightseeing of Thimphu Valley including <strong>Buddha Point (Kuensel Phodrang), National Library</strong>, the <strong>Institute for Zorig Chusum</strong>, <strong>Textile Museum</strong> and <strong>King&#39;s Memorial Chorten</strong>.&nbsp;<br />
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<strong>Buddha Point</strong> is one of the most happening points in Thimphu. It is locally named Buddha Point but the actual name is Kuensel Phodrang. It is called the Buddha point because the largest statue of Buddha in the country sits there. The 51.5 meter bronze statue is three storied with several chapels. The body of Buddha is filled with 125000 smaller statues of Buddha.<br />
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The <strong>National Library</strong> is Located in the cultural centre of Thimphu, the capital of the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan. It is a major scriptural repository and research facility dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the rich literary, cultural and religious heritage of our country. The scripture and document collection held in the library and archives is a national treasure and a fundamental source for Bhutanese history, religion, medicine, arts and culture.<br />
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<strong>National Textile Museum</strong> showcases Bhutan&#39;s textiles that are an integral part of its cultural and heritage and are unique for their diversity and sophistication. Textile Museum at Thimphu has given a new platform to the nation&rsquo;s textiles and Bhutanese weave rs and boasts of an invaluable collection of antique textile artifacts of Bhutan. Some of the museum&rsquo;s gems are the pearl robe from Tsamdrak Goenpa, crowns of Bhutan&rsquo;s Kings, Namzas (dresses) and other accessories worn by the Royal Family, personal bedding of His Holiness Zhabdrung Jigme Dorji and the first version of the Raven Crown.&nbsp;<br />
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<strong>Institute for Zorig Chusum</strong> is commonly known as &#39;the painting school&#39;, operates four- to six-year courses that provide instruction in Bhutan&#39;s 13 traditional arts. Students specialise in painting (furniture, thangka&rsquo;s &ndash; painted religious pictures, usually on canvas), woodcarving (masks, statues, bowls), embroidery (hangings, boots, clothes) or statue-making (clay).<br />
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<strong>King&#39;s Memorial Chorten</strong> This large impressive monument with its golden spire was built in 1974 to honour the memory of the third King, His Majesty Jigme Dorji Wangchuck (1928 &ndash; 1972). Built by his mother Her Majesty the late Queen Ashi Phuntsho Choden Wangchuck, the whitewashed chorten is decorated with richly carved annexes facing the four directions, and features elaborate mandalas, statues and a shrine dedicated to the popular third king. There are numerous religious paintings and complex tantric statues housed inside reflecting both peaceful and wrathful aspects of Buddhist deities. The memorial chorten, with its sun-catching golden finial, is one of the most visible religious structures in Thimphu, and for many people it is the focus of their daily worship.<br />
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Evening visit <strong>Trashichhoe Dzong</strong>.<br />
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<strong>Tashichho Dzong</strong> is the seat of the Royal Government and Central Monastic Body. It was rebuilt in the early 1960&rsquo;s after a fire destroyed most of the building. The amazing thing about this building is that it was built without a single drawing or a single nail.<br />
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Later enjoy strolling through <strong>Handicrafts Emporium, Thimphu Main Street </strong>and<strong> Local Crafts Bazaar.</strong><br />
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Stay overnight in hotel.<br />
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