Cheri Monastery, the first Seat of Zhabdrung Rinpoche in Bhutan
Cheri Monastery, also called Chagri Dorjeden Monastery, is the first monastery in Bhutan, founded by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal in 1620. It is located on the south face of an Iron Hill (Chagri), in the shape of the heart of Mahakala’s Palace, at 2852 meters above sea level, adjacent to Tango Monastery.
