Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital

The National Referral Hospital is the public hospital of Bhutan, located in the capital of Bhutan, Thimphu. Since it was established in 1972, the hospital has been supplying free basic medical treatment as well as advanced surgeries and emergency services to citizens from all over the country.

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Type: Hospital
Description: hospital in Thimphu, Bhutan
Also known as: “JDWNRH Hospital” and “National Referral Hospital”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include National Memorial Chorten and Changlimithang Stadium.

National Memorial Chorten

Buddhist temple

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The Memorial Chorten is a stupa in Thimphu, Bhutan, located near Desuung Headquarters and above Royal Bhutan Police Headquarters. The stupa, built in 1974 to honor the third Druk Gyalpo, Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, is 108 feet tall and a prominent landmark in the city with its golden spires and bells. National Memorial Chorten is situated 360 metres north of Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital.

Changlimithang Stadium

Stadium

Photo: Steve Evans, CC BY 2.0.

The Changlimithang Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Thimphu, Bhutan, which serves as the national stadium of Bhutan. It is predominantly used for football matches and is the home of the Bhutan national football team, other national selections and a number of Thimphu-based football clubs. Changlimithang Stadium is situated 1 km north of Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital.

Clock Tower Square

Square

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Clock Tower Square is a square in Thimphu, Bhutan, and is the site of the famous tower with four clock faces. There are also many shops, hotels and restaurants surrounding the square. Clock Tower Square is situated 790 metres north of Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital.