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Monthly Archives: December 2009

Nyimalung Gonpa

In Monasteries & Temples, Chhume | Updated: September 11, 2017 10:59 pm

Description Nyimalung is located on a forested hill, half an hourâ€™s walk above Prakar. There is now also a motorable […]

In Monasteries & Temples, Chhume | Updated: August 13, 2013 1:59 pm

Description Choedrak Monastery (3800m) is located high on the northern ridge dominating the whole Chhume valley. The main buildings are […]

In Monasteries & Temples, Chhume | Updated: August 13, 2013 1:59 pm

Description Buli is located on a knoll to the left of the road while driving down from Yutola pass into […]

In Monasteries & Temples, Chhume | Updated: August 13, 2013 1:57 pm

Description Chorten Nyenpo is not a chorten but a temple built on the top of a hill in Chhume above […]

In Monasteries & Temples, Bumthang | Updated: August 13, 2013 1:57 pm

Monasteries (gonpa) are made up of several buildings, including monksâ€™ quarters, study rooms, meditation retreats, kitchen and one or more […]

In Dzongs & Palaces, Chhume | Updated: August 13, 2013 1:57 pm

Description Prakhar, or Pra, is a picturesque village in the Chhume valley, perched on a small plateau located at the […]

In Dzongs & Palaces, Chhume | Updated: August 13, 2013 1:57 pm

Description Domkhar dzong/palace is located just above the village of Domkhar (cf. Domkhar tsechu) on the left bank of the […]

In Dzongs & Palaces, Bumthang | Updated: August 13, 2013 1:57 pm

According to tradition, Bumthang was one of the valleys where the Tibetan King Songtsen Gampo (7th c.) built one temple, […]

In Traditional Healing & Practices, Chhume | Updated: August 13, 2013 1:57 pm

My name is Yeshi Dorji. I am from Urok. I am 55 years old and I have 2 sons and […]