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Cheri Monastery, the first Seat of Zhabdrung Rinpoche in Bhutan

by Bhutan Pilgrimage
May 23, 2025August 28, 2026

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.

Tango Choying Dzong, where Chenrizig revealed himself as “Wrathful Hayagriva”

by Bhutan Pilgrimage
April 24, 2024August 31, 2026

Tango Choying Dzong is the most important site of Phajo Drugom Zhigpo, where Yidam Tandin appeared before him in person and delivered precepts to him. Therefore, the sacred site was named Tango, meaning “horse head”. It is a Buddhist Monastery in Thimphu Dzongkhag at an altitude of 2946 meters, adjacent to Cheri Monastery.