Nalakhar Tshechu Festival 2026
Nalakhar Tshechu, also known as Nga Lhakhang Zhi, is a 3-day religious festival to honor the founder of the Ngang Lhakhang, Lama Namkha Samdrup.
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Druk Wangyal Lhakhang, a Memorial in Honor of the Fourth King
Druk Wangyal Lhakhang is a memorial temple built in 2008 as a tribute to His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo under the patronage of Queen Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck. The temple also honors the Armed Forces’ victory in the 2003 Operation All Clear.
Ngang Lhakhang, the “Swan temple” in Bumthang
Ngang Lhakhang, the “Swan temple”, also known as Ngala Lhakhang or Nga Lhakhang, is a two-story private temple founded in the 15th century. Ngaa Lhakhang is believed to have been built by Lama Namkha Samdrup, a Tibetan Lama known as the Tshampa Lama, according to a prophecy by a Khandrom.
Trashigang Dzong, the Sky Fortress on the Auspicious Hill
Trashigang Dzong, also known as ‘The Fortress of the Auspicious Hill,’ is one of the 16 dzongs built by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal in Bhutan. It was strategically built on a hilltop in Trashigang Dzongkhag in 1659.
Spiritual Sites in Gelephu Mindfulness City
Spiritual Sites in Gelephu Mindfulness City are sacred Buddhist landmarks, including temples, stupas, meditation centers, and Vajrayana institutes, all of which were established with Royal Approval granted by His Majesty the King.
Shelkar Drak Lhakhang, a White Crystal Cliff Temple in Haa
Shelkar Drak Lhakhang, also known as Shekhar Dra Goemba, is a small temple located on the south face of Avalokiteshvara Hill in Haa Dzongkhag. The temple was founded by Choglay Jigme Tenzin, the sixth Sungtrul (speech incarnation) of Zhabdrung Rinpoche.
Mongar Dzong, a Fortress Built by the Second King of Bhutan
Mongar Dzong is a fortress built by Jigme Wangchuck, the Second King of Bhutan, in 1930 in Mongar Dzongkhag, eastern Bhutan. It was built to replace the Zhongar Dzong, which had been destroyed by fire and was in disrepair. The fortress is located just above Mongar town at an altitude of 1,639 meters.
Changangkha Lhakhang, the Sacred Site of Guru’s Celestial Horse
Changangkha Lhakhang, also known as Phagpa Ranjung Tsuglakha, is a temple dedicated to Avalokiteshvara. It was founded by Nyima, one of the sons of Phajo Drugom Zhigpo, in the 13th century. The temple complex is perched on the tip of a ridge that extends from the eastern hills toward central Thimphu.
Dangling Tsho, the Sacred Summer Abode of Meme Dangling
Dangling Tsho is the historic lake of Meme Dangling, located in the north of Khaling Gewog, under Trashigang Dzongkhag. The lake, located in a pristine fir forest, can be reached after a 7-hour walk from Khaling Town.
Kunzangling Lhakhang, the Sacred Seat of Longchen Rabjam in Kurtoe
Kunzangling Lhakhang is one of the eight sacred lings of Kunkhyen Longchen Rabjam (Longchenpa), founded in the 14th century. It is located in the Kuenzangling village of Kurtoe Gewog under Lhuentse Dzongkhag.