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Driving on a narrow road in Thimpu in Bhutan. One can see Thimphu from the southern part of Langjupakha in the northeastern part of the city. The prayer flags can be seen in Thimphu. One can see the orange color of the sky over the Himalayas during sunset. Thimphu is the most modern city in Bhutan with an abundance of restaurants, internet cafes, nightclubs and shopping centers, however, it still retains its’ cultural identity and values amidst the signs of modernization.Thimphu is one of the few towns in Bhutan that have been equipped with ATM banking facilities and is a good place to stock up on some currency. One of the most curious features of Thimphu is that it is the only capital city in the world that does not use traffic lights. Instead a few major intersections have policemen sta