Neighborhoods

* **Norzin Lam / Downtown**: The commercial heart of the city, lined with shops, hotels, banks, and cafes. * **Motithang**: Originally a royal preserve, now an upscale residential area located on the hills above the city, known for its quieter environment and the Takin Preserve. * **Changangkha**: A historic, densely populated neighborhood clustered around the 12th-century Changangkha Lhakhang (temple). * **Babesa**: The rapidly expanding southern gateway to the city, featuring newer residential developments, government offices, and the Thimphu TechPark. * **Taba**: A quieter, rapidly developing northern residential neighborhood favored for its slightly more suburban feel.