Druk Ugyen Samye Ling is a living Mandala of wisdom, practice & compassion, inspired by the sacred legacy of Tibet’s Samye Monastery in Dawathang within GMC.
Rinchen Bumpa, the Jewel Vase of Guru Rinpoche
Rinchen Bumpa is a sacred site where Guru Rinpoche meditated for three months in the 8th century in Kurtoe, Dungkhar, in Lhuentse Dzongkhag.
Nabji Lhakhang Drup Festival 2026
Nabji Lhakhang Drup is a five-day annual festival held in Nabji Lhakhang to honor Guru Rinpoche and commemorate the founding of Nabji Temple in Trongsa.
Dechen Phodrang Ney, a Meditation Cave of Guru Rinpoche
Dechen Phodrang Ney is a meditation cave of Guru Rinpoche discovered by Lama Karma Jamyang in the 15th century in Trashiyangtse Dzongkhag.
Tachog Lhakhang, the Temple on the Hill of the Excellent Horse
Tachog Lhakhang is a monastery built by Drupthob Thangtong Gyalpo in 1433 where he had a vision of Tachog Balaha, the spiritual horse of Guru Rinpoche.
Ngang Lhakhang, the “Swan temple” in Bumthang
Ngang Lhakhang, also known as the “Swan temple”, is a private temple founded by Lama Namkha Samdrupa in the 15th century according to a prophecy by a Khandrom.
Prakhar Lhakhang, the Temple built by White Monkeys in Bumthang
Prakhar Lhakhang, also known as Trakar Lhakhang, is a temple and a mansion founded by Tenpe Nyima, with the help of white monkeys in 16th century in Bumthang.
Lhakhang Karpo, the White Temple of Ap Chundu in Haa Valley
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.
Thangbi Lhakhang, the Temple on a Site Resembling a Garuda
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.
Gangtey Monastery, the Temple of Secret Mantra Prophesied by Pema Lingpa
Gangtey Monastery is a four-story temple founded by the first Gangteng Tulku, Pema Thinley in 1613 on a hill in Phobjikha Valley, Wangdue Phodrang Dzongkhag