Monthly Archives: January 2012

Tang Namkha Lhakhang Rabney

This  three-day annual ritual commemorates the founding of Namkha lhakhang (Tang valley, Bumthang) by Lama Namkha Samdrup, hence the name […]

Ura Mang Gi Lhakhang

History The village of Ura, called Ura Makrong, is on the right side of the main road as one travels […]

Lhodrakharchu Gonpa

Description It is an imposing monastery with several buildings located on a slope above the Chamkhar river bridge on the […]

Kurje Lhakhang

Description 5 kms north of the district headquarter and 1 km from Jampa Lhakhang, this majestic complex is located on […]

Konchogsum Lhakhang

Description 4 kms north of the headquarter, Konchogsum Lhakhang is located on the left bank of the Chamkhar river opposite […]

Jakar/Byakar Lhakhang

Description The temple looks like a large house but has a sertho (“golden pinnacle”) on the roof. It is sort […]

Thangbi Mani

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