Articles in Monasteries & Temples for Bumthang

Specificities of Monasteries and Temples in Bumthang

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

Dechenling/Tangsibi Lhakhang

Description Dechenlinglhakhang,locally known asTangsibilhakhang,is situated in the heart of Tangsibi village. There are 65 households, which are divided into two […]

Tashiling Lhakhang

Description Tashiling lhakhang, the hermitage (Tshamkhang) of Terton (Treasure Discoverer) Sherab Mebar is situated west of Tangsibi village. Ever since […]

  • About Bumthang

    • Bumthang

      Bumthang is the name given to the area encompassing four valleys: Chhume, Chhoekhor, Tang and Ura. Their altitudes vary from […]