Gangkhar Puensum is Bhutan 's highest peak and is the highest unclimbed mountain in the world. The wildlife of Bhutan is notable for its diversity, including the Himalayan takin and golden langur. The capital and largest city is Thimphu, with close to 15% of the population living there. Thimphu Bhutan (Capital City) Thimphu is a small, charming capital city sandwiched in the heart of the Himalayas. It sits in its own valley fanning out from the river. The skyline hardly changes as new buildings are all constructed under zoning regulations. Bhutan , landlocked country of south-central Asia, located on the eastern ridges of the Himalayas. Historically a remote kingdom, Bhutan became less isolated in the second half of the 20th century, and consequently the pace of change began to accelerate. With improvements in transportation, by the Thimphu is the capital city of the Kingdom of Bhutan . Thimphu is the capital and economic center of Bhutan , located on the west bank of the Wang Chuu or Thimphu Chuu valley, and is the fourth highest capital in the world by altitude. It has a strong agricultural and livestock economy, contributing 45% to the country’s GNP. Brief History of ...