Discover Tranquility at Kyichu Lhakhang

Explore the serene beauty and spiritual heritage of Kyichu Lhakhang, one of Bhutan's oldest and most revered Buddhist temples.

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Kyichu Lhakhang སྐྱིད་ཆུ་ལྷ་ཁང་།

Nestled in the serene landscapes of Bhutan, Kyichu Lhakhang is one of the oldest and most significant Buddhist temples in the country, offering a unique glimpse into Bhutanese spirituality and history. With its ornate architecture and peaceful surroundings, it’s a must-visit for every traveler seeking to connect with the rich culture of this Himalayan kingdom.

A brief summary to Kyichu Lhakhang སྐྱིད་ཆུ་ལྷ་ཁང་།

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Monday 9 am-12 pm
Tuesday 9 am-12 pm
Wednesday 9 am-12 pm
Thursday 9 am-12 pm
Friday 9 am-12 pm
Saturday 9 am-12 pm
Sunday 9 am-12 pm

Local tips

Visit early in the morning for a quieter experience and to witness the monks' morning prayers.
Wear respectful clothing; covering your shoulders and knees is appreciated in the temple.
Take your time to explore the surrounding gardens and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere.
Engage with local monks if possible; many are eager to share insights about Buddhism and the temple's history.

Getting There

Walking

From the center of Thimphu (Clock Tower Square), head east towards Norzin Lam. Continue straight on Norzin Lam for about 1 kilometer until you reach the junction with the road leading to the National Library. Turn left onto this road and walk for another 1.5 kilometers. You will pass by the National Library on your left. Continue straight until you reach the intersection where you can see the Tashichho Dzong on your left. From here, Kyichu Lhakhang is about a 15-minute walk further down the road. Look for the sign indicating the temple. The total walking distance is approximately 3 kilometers.
Public Transport

From Clock Tower Square, head to the nearest bus stop and take a local bus heading towards Chubachu. The bus fare is very affordable. Once on the bus, inform the driver you want to go to Kyichu Lhakhang. The bus will take you along the main road and drop you off near the temple. The total travel time is around 30 minutes, including waiting time.
Bicycle

If you're renting a bicycle, start from the Clock Tower Square and head east on Norzin Lam. Just like the walking directions, continue for about 1 kilometer. Turn left at the junction with the road leading to the National Library. After passing the National Library, keep going straight. The total distance will be around 3 kilometers, and biking should take approximately 15-20 minutes depending on your speed.

Discover more about Kyichu Lhakhang སྐྱིད་ཆུ་ལྷ་ཁང་།

Kyichu Lhakhang, a revered Buddhist temple in Bhutan, stands as a beacon of tranquility and spirituality. Founded in the 7th century by the Tibetan King Songtsen Gampo, it is one of the oldest temples in the country and holds significant historical importance. The temple's architecture is a captivating blend of traditional Bhutanese style, adorned with vibrant murals and intricate woodwork that tell stories of Buddhism's rich heritage. Visitors are often struck by the serene atmosphere, with the gentle sound of prayer flags fluttering in the breeze and the soft chants of monks that echo through the temple grounds. The temple is not only a place of worship but also a cultural hub where locals and tourists alike come to reflect and seek blessings. As you wander through the temple complex, you will find beautiful gardens that create a peaceful setting for meditation and contemplation. The sacred relics housed within the temple, including the highly revered statue of Jowo, draw pilgrims from far and wide, making it a significant spiritual destination. The surrounding landscape is equally enchanting, with rolling hills and vibrant flora that enhance the temple's peaceful ambiance. Visiting Kyichu Lhakhang offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in Bhutanese culture and spirituality. As you explore the temple, take your time to appreciate the intricate details of the carvings and the serene beauty of the surroundings. The temple often hosts festivals and ceremonies that provide further insight into Bhutanese traditions and beliefs. Whether you are a spiritual seeker or a curious traveler, Kyichu Lhakhang promises a memorable experience that will leave you with a deeper appreciation for Bhutan's rich cultural tapestry.

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Discover Tranquility at Kyichu Lhakhang

A brief summary to Kyichu Lhakhang སྐྱིད་ཆུ་ལྷ་ཁང་།

Local tips

Getting There

Walking

Public Transport

Bicycle

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Iconic landmarks you can’t miss

Namsay Choeling Resort

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Kichu Resort Paro

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Tenzinling Luxury Villa Tents

Galing Resort

Chukha village lhakhang

Rema Resort

ZHIDEYCHEN RESORT

Unmissable attractions to see

Jangtsa Dumtseg Lhakhang | ཟླུམ་བརྩེགས་ལྷ་ཁང་།

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Paro

Jangsarbu Lhakhang

National Museum of Bhutan འབྲུག་གི་འགྲེམས་སྟོན་ཁང་།

Khangkhu Lhakhang

Tiger's Nest Hiking Trail

Paro Taktsang

Zuri Dzong

Tiger nest Bhutan

Tiger's Nest View Point

Paro Airport Bird's Eye View Point

Kila Goenpa Nunnery

Bumdrak Monastery འབུམ་བྲག་ལྷ་ཁང་།

Dasho Nishioka Chorten

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Babee Restaurant

Leezang Cafe and Restaurant

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Bhutanese Thali

paro restaurant[indian food]

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Yue-ling Restaurant

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