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.
Nimalung Tshechu Festival 2026
Nimalung Tshechu is a 3-day annual festival held from the 8th to the 10th day of the 5th Bhutanese month in Nimalung Dratshang, Bumthang.
Nimalung Monastery, the Temple in the Sun Valley of Bumthang
Nimalung Monastery, also known as Nyimalung Dratshang, is a two-story temple founded by Doring Trulku in 1938. It is located in Chumi valley of Bumthang.
National Memorial Chorten, the Stupa representing Buddha’s Mind
National Memorial Chorten is a memorial stupa built by Ashi Phuntsho Choden in 1973, in memory of the third king His Majesty, Jigme Dorji Wangchuck.
Druk Choeding Lhakhang, the first Residence of Zhabdrung Rinpoche in Paro
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.
Dechenphu Lhakhang, an Abode of Geynyen, the Protective Deity of Bhutan
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.
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 on the face of Iron Hill.
Tashichho Dzong, a Fortress at the Site of Blue Stone Dzong
Tashichho Dzong, also known as Thimphu Dzong, is the center of Bhutan’s capital that houses the king’s throne room and offices.
Koma Tshachu, a Hot Spring of Guru Rinpoche at the base of Ney Rinchen Dzong
Koma Tshachu is a hot spring blessed by Guru Rinpoche in Punakha located at an altitude of 1839 meters famous for healing broken bones and joints.
Paro Rinpung Dzong, the Fortress on a Heap of Jewels
Paro Rinpung Dzong, also known as Paro Dzong, is a huge fortress built by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal for defense against the Tibetan invasions in 1646.