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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Druk Choeding Lhakhang, also known as Tshongdoe Temple or Tshongdoe Naktshang, is a two-story temple built by Ngawang Chhogyal in Paro Tshongdue town in 1525.
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Dechenphu Lhakhang, or Dechenphu Geynyen Neykhang, is the abode of Geynyen Jagpa Melen, the powerful deity of Bhutan, founded by Dampa in the 12th century.
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The 10 Famous Temples in Bhutan You Must Visit are the monasteries of Taktsang and Tango, Chimi lhakhang and Dokhuchu goenpa.
Zangdo Pelri Lhakhang in Phuentsholing is a small monastery located in the Phuentsoling town enclosed by a recreational park built by Dasho Aku Tongmi.
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Chimi Lhakhang is a fertility temple of Drukpa Kunley, the Divine Madman believed to bestow the blessings of fertility located in Punakha.
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Kyichu Lhakhang is one of the oldest temples in Bhutan founded by Songtsen Gampo in 659 CE to pin down an ogress who was opposing the spread of Buddhism.
