Wang Chhu river
The river runs the full length of the valley. It is the single dominant line that organises the whole city, and several bridges cross it.
Minimalist map poster · Bhutan
Thimphu Map Poster & Print
27.4661° N / 89.6419° E
A capital strung along a steep Himalayan valley, following the Wang Chhu river between forested ridges and hillside monasteries.
- What you see is exactly what you get
- Up to 7,200 × 10,800 px · 300 DPI
- PNG + print-ready PDF
- No watermark
One city, five moods
Thimphu in every style
Tap a style to see it on the wall. Every style costs the same — printed, framed or as HD files.
Actual pixels · 24 × 36″ print filePrint-sharp
Every street in Thimphu, razor sharp
This is a 100% crop of the real print file. Every poster — printed, framed or downloaded — is rendered on our servers at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 pixels, so even the smallest lanes stay crisp on a 24 × 36″ print.
On the wall
Thimphu at home
The map
About this Thimphu map poster
Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan, occupies a long valley in the western Himalayas at more than 2,200 metres above sea level. The Wang Chhu river runs down the valley floor from north to south. The city stretches along its western bank and up the slopes, so the map is tall and narrow, with streets climbing the hillside in switchbacks.
It is a small capital by global standards, and an unusual one. Thimphu famously has no traffic lights, and a police officer directs vehicles at the main intersection from a decorated booth. North of the centre stands Tashichho Dzong, the fortress-monastery that houses the government and the central monastic body. On a ridge to the south, a giant seated Buddha statue overlooks the valley.
A Thimphu map poster sets the valley in clear outline: the river, its bridges, the compact centre and the empty space of the mountains on both sides. It is a meaningful piece for anyone who has lived, worked or travelled in Bhutan, and for those who simply appreciate how a city adapts to steep terrain.
- Population
- 99,000
- Coordinates
- 27.4661° N / 89.6419° E
- Elevation
- 2320 m
- Time zone
- Thimphu
- Region
- Thimphu, Bhutan
Tashichho Dzong
North of the centre, the dzong sits beside the river within its own grounds, visible on the map as a quiet open area among the streets.
Switchback roads
Streets on the valley slopes zigzag uphill, turning the edges of the map into a pattern of tight bends that contrasts with the flat valley floor.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Thimphu
Add a date, a name or a line of your own, switch style, size or orientation.
The free preview is low-resolution with a watermark. Prints and HD files are rendered at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 px, without a watermark.
Why Thimphu
A map that means something
Bhutan leaves a strong impression on the few who travel there and a deep attachment in those who call it home. A map of Thimphu's valley is a restrained way to hold on to that feeling, with the mountains present in the white space around the streets.
Add a title, a date from your visit or your years in the city, and edit the subtitle and coordinates. Choose from Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint and Sand, as a $9 HD file in six print sizes or a printed poster with an optional frame.
Order the Thimphu posterWhat's in the HD download300 DPINo watermarkPNG + PDF
| Print size | Resolution | Files |
|---|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm11.8 × 15.7″ | 3,543 × 4,724 px | PNG · PDF |
| 29.7 × 42 cm (A3)11.7 × 16.5″ | 3,508 × 4,961 px | PNG · PDF |
| 42 × 59.4 cm (A2)16.5 × 23.4″ | 4,961 × 7,016 px | PNG · PDF |
| 45.7 × 61 cm18 × 24″ | 5,400 × 7,200 px | PNG · PDF |
| 50 × 70 cm19.7 × 27.6″ | 5,906 × 8,268 px | PNG · PDF |
| 61 × 91.4 cm24 × 36″ | 7,200 × 10,800 px | PNG · PDF |
For comparison, the free preview is 900 px wide, watermarked and meant for screens. The HD files have up to 8× the resolution in each direction and print cleanly at full poster size.
Thimphu map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Thimphu poster?
Pick a style at the top of the page, then choose Printed Poster — a size and, if you like, a frame — or Digital HD Files. Checkout takes one step, and your order page updates as soon as the payment goes through.
What is the printed Thimphu poster like?
It is printed on premium 200 gsm matte paper in one of six sizes, from 30 × 40 cm to 24 × 36″. Printed posters start at $39, shipping included.
Can I order the Thimphu poster framed?
Yes. Choose a solid wood frame in black, white, natural oak or dark wood. It comes with shatterproof glazing and is ready to hang. Framed posters start at $99, shipping included.
How long does delivery take, and what does it cost?
Shipping is free to 60+ countries. Each poster is printed by the nearest of our print partners in 30+ countries and usually arrives in 3–7 business days. You can follow the status and tracking under My Orders. A few countries take 2–5 weeks, and where we don't ship yet, the site tells you before you pay.
What if my poster arrives damaged?
Send us a photo within 14 days of delivery and we will reprint it for free or refund you.
Can I add our names or a date to the Thimphu poster?
Yes. In the editor on this page, change the title, the subtitle and the coordinates line to anything you like, and pick a style and size. Printed, framed and digital orders all use exactly your design.
What do I get with the digital HD files?
For $9 you get 300 DPI PNG and print-ready PDF files in all six sizes, without a watermark, to print anywhere. Not sure yet? Download a free watermarked preview first.
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