Chimi Lhakhang Monastery , Punakha
About Chimi Lhakhang Monastery
Chimi Lhakhang is a Buddhist monastery located in the Punakha district of Bhutan and was built by the 14th hierrarch of Drukpa, Ngawang Choegyel in 1499. It is believed that he built this monastery after being blessed by the “Divine Madam”, the marverick saint Drukpa Kunley. To reach this site, you have to travel for 10kms from Punakha and then a 20 minutes walk from the nearby village of Sopsokha. During your walk you can notice sevral colorful prayer flags all along the road. The monastery is a golden roofed building with a row of prayer wheels and a small Chorten (stupa) just at the entrance. The outside walls of the monastery are full of carved images of different saints. The Mad saint’s colourful life is also depicted on some frescoes painted on the walls. Inside the prayer hall you can see bells, drums, horns, dorjis thangkas and tantric paraphernalia. There are also images of Sakyamuni buddha and Zhabdrung inside the monastery.
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Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup Lhakhang Nunnery, Western Zone
9.7 km from Chimi Lhakhang Monastery - See map
Sangchchen Dorji Lhuendrup nunnery is a large temple complex which is located on a ridge beside the neighboring Punakha and Wangdue Phodrang...
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Limbukha, Western Zone
12.7 km from Chimi Lhakhang Monastery - See map
The village of Limbukha can be reached very easily by travelling through the Feeder road from Punakha and Wangdue. The village also provides...
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Punakha Dzong, Western Zone
27.3 km from Chimi Lhakhang Monastery - See map
Punakha Dzong is the administrative centre of the Punakha district in Punakha, Bhutan. The structure of this dzong is grand which makes it the...
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Punakha Suspension Bridge, Western Zone
28.5 km from Chimi Lhakhang Monastery - See map
The Punakha Suspension Bridge is located very much near to the Punakha Dzong and is the longest suspension bridge in Bhutan built above the Po Chu...
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Talo gompa, Western Zone
34.8 km from Chimi Lhakhang Monastery - See map
Sangchchen Dorji Lhuendrup Nunnery is a large temple complex which is located on a ridge beside the neighboring Punakha and Wangduephodrang amidst...
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Talo, Western Zone
35.1 km from Chimi Lhakhang Monastery - See map
The village of Talo is located on a plateau and is best known for its cleanliness and hygiene among all other villages located in the Punakha...
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Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten, Western Zone
35.5 km from Chimi Lhakhang Monastery - See map
Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten was constructed about 9 years ago. The process of construction was done by some notable Bhutanese craftsmen...
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Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park, Central Zone
*36.7 km from Chimi Lhakhang Monastery - See map
Formerly called the Black Mountain National Park, the Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park is the third largest protected area in Central Bhutan...
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Jhomolhari Trek, Western Zone
*37.3 km from Chimi Lhakhang Monastery - See map
The Jhomolhari trek offers the timeless experience of traversing through the rugged terrains of the Himalayas, soaking the crisp mountain air and...
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Phibsoo Wildlife Sanctuary, Eastern Zone
*49.3 km from Chimi Lhakhang Monastery - See map
The Phibsoo Wildlife Sanctuary is the second smallest natural protected region in Bhutan, accounting for about nearly two hundred fifty square...
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Torsa Strict Nature Reserve, Western Zone
*52.6 km from Chimi Lhakhang Monastery - See map
The Toorsa Reserve covers an extensive area of about six hundred square kilometer, occupying majority of the Haa District. It shares international...
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Dochula Pass, Western Zone
53.9 km from Chimi Lhakhang Monastery - See map
Far fetching mountains, calm rivers, steep green valleys and historic temples comprise the country of Bhutan. A typical example of Bhutan’s...
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