Royal Institute of Health Sciences (RIHS)
Royal Institute of Health Sciences (RIHS) is an university in Thimphu District, Bhutan and has an elevation of 2,345 metres. Royal Institute of Health Sciences (RIHS) is situated nearby to Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital, as well as near the Buddhist temple National Memorial Chorten.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital and Changlimithang Stadium.
Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital
Hospital
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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. Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital is situated 170 metres northwest of Royal Institute of Health Sciences (RIHS).
Changlimithang Stadium
Stadium
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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 Royal Institute of Health Sciences (RIHS).
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 a prominent landmark in the city with its golden spires and bells. National Memorial Chorten is situated 520 metres north of Royal Institute of Health Sciences (RIHS).
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Thimphu.
Thimphu
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Thimphu is the capital of the Kingdom of Bhutan, and with a population of around 115,000, it is the nation's largest city.
Royal Institute of Health Sciences (RIHS)
- Type: University
- Category: education
- Location: Thimphu District, Bhutan, South Asia, Asia
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Latitude
27.46216° or 27° 27′ 44″ northLongitude
89.63967° or 89° 38′ 23″ eastElevation
2,345 metres (7,694 feet)Open location code
7MVFFJ6Q+VVGeoNames ID
11073625
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