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Singles in Thimphu

Members from Thimphu and towns within 50 km who make their profile public will appear here.

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Thimphu at a glance

  • About 99,000 people live in Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan and its biggest city.
  • Thimphu is also the centre of the region that shares its name.
  • Towns nearby: Lungtenzampa (less than 1 km), Paro (23 km) and Wangdue Phodrang (25 km).

First-date ideas for Thimphu

Daytime dates suit a town like Thimphu: a late breakfast or a walk before lunch feels relaxed and ends on its own.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Dating in Thimphu: questions and answers

Who can I meet near Thimphu?

Within 50 km of Thimphu there are 9 towns and cities — Punākha, Paro and Wangdue Phodrang among them — with more than 140,000 residents in all. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.

Is there a free dating site in Thimphu?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Thimphu and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. Daily caps exist only to stop spam: up to 40 new conversations a day, for example.

Are the singles around Thimphu real people?

YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. If someone asks for money or rushes you onto another app, report them — a moderator will look into it.

Can I meet someone who doesn't live in Thimphu?

Yes. Pick any other city in the filters, at home or abroad, and YADate shows the people there.

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