Bhutan Post Office Headquarters
Bhutan Post Office Headquarters
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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- Ron SNew York City, New York5,930 contributionsBhutan Post Office HeadquartersFor just Nu. 500 you can have your personalized Bhutanese post stamps printed here. Just take a picture of yourself and transmit it to their database. And if you're into philately you will have plenty of real Bhutanese stamps to choose from, of course.Visited September 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten October 6, 2023
- Charles_and_SusanNottingham, United Kingdom7,410 contributionsPrint legitimate Bhutanese postage stamps with your own picture on.Located in central Thimphu this building houses a museum where you can see old stamps amongst other things. Several people in our group visited the counter in the adjacent office where you can download one of your own photos and have it printed out on a page of stamps. You can use these stamps to send postcards home through the regular post.Visited November 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten December 30, 2023
- Che-Jui HsuTaipei, Taiwan78 contributionsSweet small memory at the townI rarely send postcards during travel due to laziness, but coming to Bhutan is too much of a rare experience that all my friends and family members request postcard. I was ashamed to customized my own stamp so I purchase at sight. The staff was helpful as well.Visited February 2024Traveled soloWritten February 14, 2024
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Ron S
New York City, NY5,930 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
For just Nu. 500 you can have your personalized Bhutanese post stamps printed here. Just take a picture of yourself and transmit it to their database. And if you're into philately you will have plenty of real Bhutanese stamps to choose from, of course.
Written October 6, 2023
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Che-Jui Hsu
Taipei, Taiwan78 contributions
Feb 2024 • Solo
I rarely send postcards during travel due to laziness, but coming to Bhutan is too much of a rare experience that all my friends and family members request postcard. I was ashamed to customized my own stamp so I purchase at sight. The staff was helpful as well.
Written February 14, 2024
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Patricia N
Saratoga Springs, NY74 contributions
Sep 2023 • Friends
Even if you have no interest with stamps as philately is old school, stop by. Marvel as those collections and get postcards and stamps (maybe get your own face on some) to send to your friends (only your best friends). Be assure your postcard will be on her fridge for a long while !
Written September 23, 2023
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Heng How N
Singapore, Singapore7,638 contributions
May 2019 • Couples
It a place oo the development of Bhutan communication through post. Besides it is also a bank. You can purchase your own selfie stamp of 12 pices as a lot and paste on a postcard to send to any destination.
Written May 19, 2019
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sudeshna09
London, UK103 contributions
Apr 2015 • Couples
They allow you to get clicked in front of a Bhutanese scenery and use the photo to create stamps and send it to friends and family. We made use of this opportunity.
Written May 5, 2015
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zeropeerpressure
Reggio Emilia, Italy34 contributions
Mar 2015 • Family
If you are looking for a simple present that is also cheap, easy to transport and full of symbolic value, visit the post office. They have great stamps that are treasured by collectors and curious people around the world. Look for the stamp office in the back once you enter.
Written April 7, 2015
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Chandranath S
Pune, India213 contributions
May 2014 • Friends
Bhutan is well known over the world for its innovative stamps.
From 3D to sented covering the flora and fauna of Bhutan. Its culture, the King and the Royal family.
I had very little time before continuation of our tour visits after lunch.
So I made a dash to the Post Office Headquarters which was a short distance from our hotel.
On inquiry I was directed to the Phylatelly section. They had albums and albums of available stamps of verious kind. I was at a loss as to which stamps to choose but managed as much possible. When I presented them to my brother who is a stemp collector, he opened a new section on Bhutan in his collection.
From 3D to sented covering the flora and fauna of Bhutan. Its culture, the King and the Royal family.
I had very little time before continuation of our tour visits after lunch.
So I made a dash to the Post Office Headquarters which was a short distance from our hotel.
On inquiry I was directed to the Phylatelly section. They had albums and albums of available stamps of verious kind. I was at a loss as to which stamps to choose but managed as much possible. When I presented them to my brother who is a stemp collector, he opened a new section on Bhutan in his collection.
Written April 29, 2015
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Ravindra Punwani
Mumbai, India337 contributions
Mar 2015 • Friends
A visit to the Bhutan Post Office headquarters is a must if you are a stamp lover. Bhutan has some of the best postage stamps in the world. You can also get personalised postage stamps made in say 2 - 3 minutes for just Nu. 200/-. Just take along a Pen Drive with photo/s or the lady will click your photo and print the stamps for you.
Written March 21, 2015
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phillkentuk
Kent UK523 contributions
Yes its true and I posted my cards in bumthang - they were in the UK 9 days later.
Can't believe I'm on a stamp, and now collectable 😮
Nice looking building as well
Can't believe I'm on a stamp, and now collectable 😮
Nice looking building as well
Written March 17, 2015
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Julie O
84 contributions
Nov 2019 • Couples
My husband and I went on a two week tour with Bhutan Swallowtail Tours and one of the stops was at this lovely little museum.
Interesting, informative and well done displays. Nice collection of memorabilia. I learned about an American named Burt Todd that helped the Bhutanese postal service in a very creative and selfless manner.
Very nice souvenir shop with many beautiful Bhutanese stamps for sale.
Interesting, informative and well done displays. Nice collection of memorabilia. I learned about an American named Burt Todd that helped the Bhutanese postal service in a very creative and selfless manner.
Very nice souvenir shop with many beautiful Bhutanese stamps for sale.
Written November 25, 2019
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Well I posted cards destined for the UK, in Paro over 3 different days… 6 weeks later and not a single one has arrived 😢😫😡
Written April 28, 2024
As mentioned below you need to visit the main post office . There is normally a long queue for these stamps to be made so get your personalised stamp made from a photo downloaded from your mobile , pay Rs.500 ( for a whole sheet of 10 stamps) and then collect your stamps at the same counter .
Written July 19, 2019
What is the local currency of Bhutan? Can Indians use Indian Rupees in Bhutan freely? Does ATM at Bhutan dispense local currency or INR for local use?
Written May 18, 2019
Local currency of Bhutan is Ngultrum. And yes, INR in the denominations of 100 is widely accepted. Our ATMs also work .
Written June 18, 2019
i want make my personalize stamp of Bhutan post......what shal i do..i am from Pakistan
Written December 9, 2018
You give them your picture, they will create that stamp for you at the office. They also provide a background for you to take picture in case you don't have your own. I don'r remember the price, you can ask them directly.
Written December 10, 2018
Can bhutan post office can deliver things like mobile or any other items to another dzongkhag? For instance delivering laptop from thimphu to tashigang rangjung post office..
Written September 4, 2018
Not yet but they are working on this. As of now, every Dzongkhag post office has a store from where you can order and have it delivered to your doorstep.
Written June 18, 2019
How many days does it take for a postcard to reach California, US from Thimphu ? What are the chances it will be lost in the way and never make destination?
Written April 26, 2018
That is a question you will have to ask at the Thimphu post office. Their postal service is excellent and they sell a lot of postcards. There are a lot of connections each day but remember that it is not direct to the USA, it has to go via another country. It will not be quick but yes it will reach its destination.
Written April 26, 2018
How much does it cost to get a personal stamp made, and what is the cost of posting a postcard to the UK, please?
Written October 31, 2015
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Nagano Prefecture, Japan
Postcards to any international destination are 30 Nu.
Written November 1, 2015
Bhutan postal service are now going down as the system of delivering the mail is not good now a days things get lost in way.
Written October 22, 2015
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