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Ugyen Norlha Chorten (Tabab Chorten) in GMC

Ugyen Norlha Chorten, the Symbolic Gateway to Gelephu Mindfulness City

Ugyen Norlha Chorten, formerly known as Tabab Chorten, is a four-story stupa-temple dedicated to Ugyen Norlha, the manifestation of prosperity of Guru Rinpoche, that symbolizes a spiritual gateway to the Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC). The stupa stands 53 feet tall, one of the first spiritual projects of the GMC, initiated by the Central Monastic Body.

Rigsum Goenpa monastery in Trashiyangtse

Rigsum Goenpa, the Monastery of the Three Enlightened Lords

Rigsum Goenpa is a monastery founded by Lam Tshering Jamtsho on a hill that resembles the three elements of Manjushri, Vajrapani, and Avalokiteshvara in the 18th century. It is located in Bumdeling Gewog under Trashiyangtse Dzongkhag, at an elevation of 2928 meters.

Nabji Lhakhang drup of Trongsa

Nabji Lhakhang Drup Festival 2026

Nabji Lhakhang Drup, also known as Doling Drubchen, is a five-day annual religious festival held in Nabji Lhakhang to honor Guru Rinpoche and commemorate the founding of Nabji Temple in Trongsa Dzongkhag. The festival is celebrated from the 15th to the 19th day of the 11th month of the Bhutanese calendar.