town in Tsirang District, Bhutan
Damphu is a pleasant and quaint little town (by Bhutanese modern town standards) in Central Bhutan.
Damphu is the administrative capital of Tsirang District. It has an abundance of restaurants and shops and a large free parking area. Most of the windowsills and ledges of the town's buildings are decorated with plants, while public spaces are filled with shrubs, which creates an attractive environment to spend time. At around 1,800 metres, the town is warm in the winter, but not overly hot in the summer.
Damphu is on the north–south highway running from Wangdue Phodrang to Sarpang and Gelephu on the border with India.
The Thimphu to Gelephu buses pass through the town.
The town is small enough to cover on foot.
Tsirang Dzong - inaugurated in 2008, the building is a fine example of modern dzong architecture.
Damphu Resort (2 km from Damphu Town in the direction of Thimphu), ☏ +975 17129293, damphuresort@gmail.com. A 19-room, three-star resort overlooking the major Tsirang valley. Quiet location. Restaurant offering local and international cuisine. (updated Jan 2023)