Kyichu Lhakhang: A Serene Gem of Bhutanese Spirituality

Explore the spiritual essence of Bhutan at Kyichu Lhakhang, a historic temple surrounded by breathtaking landscapes and rich culture.

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Kyichu Lhakhang སྐྱིད་ཆུ་ལྷ་ཁང་།

Kyichu Lhakhang, one of Bhutan's oldest and most revered temples, offers a unique glimpse into the rich tapestry of Bhutanese culture and spirituality. Nestled in a tranquil setting, this sacred site is an essential visit for anyone looking to experience the heart of Bhutan's Buddhist heritage.

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 to experience the temple in a peaceful setting before the crowds arrive.
Dress modestly and respectfully as this is a sacred site; consider wearing long sleeves and skirts or trousers.
Don't miss the intricately painted murals inside the temple, which depict important Buddhist teachings and legends.
Take time to stroll through the temple gardens; they offer a serene environment for reflection and photography.
Check the local calendar for festivals or special ceremonies that might be taking place during your visit for a richer cultural experience.

Getting There

Walking

From the main town square of Wangdue Phodrang, head east towards the Wangdue Phodrang Dzong. Continue walking straight for about 15 minutes until you reach a fork in the road. Keep to the left path which leads towards the Kyichu Lhakhang. After about 10 more minutes, you will see the temple entrance on your right. Look for the sign indicating Kyichu Lhakhang.
Walking

If you are near the Wangdue Phodrang bus station, exit the station and take the main road heading southeast. Walk along this road for approximately 20 minutes, and you will come across a small trail leading up to Kyichu Lhakhang on your left. Follow this trail until you arrive at the temple.
Walking

Starting from the Punakha Suspension Bridge, which is about 30 minutes away from Wangdue Phodrang, take the trail back towards Wangdue. Once you reach the junction, turn left and follow the signs for Kyichu Lhakhang. It will take about 30 minutes to reach the temple from this point.

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

Kyichu Lhakhang is a remarkable Buddhist temple located in the heart of Bhutan, revered as one of the oldest and most significant temples in the country. Built in the 7th century by the Tibetan King Songtsen Gampo, its historical significance is matched only by its stunning architecture and serene surroundings. Visitors are welcomed by the temple's vibrant orange and white exterior, which beautifully contrasts with the lush green landscape that envelops it. As you step inside, the temple's tranquil atmosphere invites contemplation, with its intricate murals and sacred relics reflecting centuries of devotion. The temple is not merely an architectural masterpiece; it holds deep spiritual importance for the Bhutanese people. It is believed to be one of the 108 temples built by King Songtsen Gampo to subdue the demoness that was obstructing the spread of Buddhism in the region. Thus, it serves as a spiritual beacon, attracting pilgrims and visitors alike who come to pay their respects. The temple's serene gardens are perfect for quiet reflection, offering a peaceful respite from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Visitors to Kyichu Lhakhang are encouraged to explore its surroundings, where the snowy peaks of the Himalayas loom majestically in the distance. The temple is also a great starting point for those interested in experiencing the vibrant local culture, with many festivals and religious ceremonies held throughout the year. Whether you are a history enthusiast, a spiritual seeker, or simply a traveler in search of beauty and tranquility, Kyichu Lhakhang is a destination that promises to leave a lasting impression.

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Kyichu Lhakhang: A Serene Gem of Bhutanese Spirituality

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

Local tips

Getting There

Walking

Walking

Walking

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Iconic landmarks you can’t miss

Namsay Choeling Resort

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Kichu Resort Paro

The Village Lodge

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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

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99 Restaurant

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Tashi Wangmo restaurant

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Bhutanese Thali

paro restaurant[indian food]

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Yue-ling Restaurant

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