Discover Tranquility at Pangri Zampa Monastery

Getting There

• Walking

  From Wangdue Phodrang town center, head northeast on the main road towards Thimphu. Keep walking straight for about 1 kilometer. You will pass the Wangdue Phodrang Dzong on your right; it’s a prominent landmark. Continue walking until you reach the junction leading to the Thimphu highway (National Highway 2). Cross the junction and follow the signs towards Thimphu. After approximately 2 kilometers, you will reach a bus stop. From here, you can catch a local bus or continue walking for an additional 3 kilometers on the highway until you reach the Dechenchholing area in Thimphu, where Pangri Zampa Monastery is located.

• Bus

  From Wangdue Phodrang town center, locate the bus terminal. Board a bus heading towards Thimphu. The bus ride takes about 30-40 minutes depending on traffic. Once you arrive at the Thimphu bus terminal, exit and look for a local taxi or ask for directions to Dechenchholing. The Pangri Zampa Monastery is approximately 5 kilometers from the bus terminal. You can also opt to walk, which will take around 1 hour, heading southeast on the main road until you see the signs for the monastery.

• Taxi

  If you prefer a more direct option, hire a taxi from Wangdue Phodrang. Provide the driver with the destination: Pangri Zampa Monastery in Dechenchholing, Thimphu. The journey will take about 30 minutes depending on traffic. The taxi will drop you off right at the entrance of the monastery, allowing you to easily explore the site without having to navigate on foot.