Lhakhang Karpo, the White Temple of Ap Chundu in Haa Valley
Lhakhang Karpo, also known as the “White Temple”, is a one-story temple founded by Songtsen Gampo in 659 CE to subdue a demoness in the Haa Valley.
Thangbi Lhakhang, the Temple on a Site Resembling a Garuda
Thangbi Lhakhang is a two-story temple founded by the 4th Shamar Rinpoche according to the prophecy of Karmapa to spread Buddhism in Bumthang in 1470.
Gangtey Monastery, the Temple of Secret Mantra Prophesied by Pema Lingpa
Gangtey Monastery is a four-story temple founded by the first Gangteng Tulku, Pema Thinley in 1613 on a hill in Phobjikha Valley, Wangdue Phodrang Dzongkhag
Tamzhing Lhakhang, the Temple of Good Message of Pema Lingpa
Tamzhing Lhakhang, meaning the “temple of good message”, is a small single-story temple founded by Pema Lingpa in 1501 in Chokhor Valley of Bumthang.
Wangdue Phodrang Dzong, the Fortress of Glorious Unification
Wangdue Phodrang Dzong, also known as Wangdue Dzong, is a fortress built by the Zhabdrung in 1638 on a hill resembling a sleeping elephant.
Phajoding Monastery, the Temple of Doctrine on the Vulture Peak
Phajoding Monastery is a Buddhist institute founded by Phajo Drugom Zhigpo in the 13th century at an altitude of 4,000 meters overlooking Thimphu City.
Druk Wangditse Lhakhang, the Temple on the Peak of Conquest
Druk Wangditse Lhakhang, also known as Zabden Lhundrubtse Dzong, is a 3-story fortress-temple founded by Druk Rabgye in 1715 CE as his residence.
Nimalung Tshechu Festival 2025
Nimalung Tshechu is a 3-day annual festival held from the 8th to the 10th day of the 5th Bhutanese month in Nimalung Dratshang, Bumthang.
Nimalung Monastery, the Temple in the Sun Valley of Bumthang
Nimalung Monastery, also known as Nyimalung Dratshang, is a two-story temple founded by Doring Trulku in 1938. It is located in Chumi valley of Bumthang.
National Memorial Chorten, the Stupa representing Buddha’s Mind
National Memorial Chorten is a memorial stupa built by Ashi Phuntsho Choden in 1973, in memory of the third king His Majesty, Jigme Dorji Wangchuck.