Best Religious Sites in Thimphu

The oldest and best-known Buddhist temple in the Thimphu valley, located on a hill and reachable by a small hike.

A popular and attractive site frequently visited by tourists.

Changenka Lokhang is a popular Buddhist temple, first built in the 12th century, and is visited by parents to receive blessings for their newborn children.

The Tango Buddhist Institute, located 14 kilometers from the city center, is a place of serenity and beauty founded in the 13th century, storing notable statues.

A famous monastery also known as the Tiger's Nest, offering splendid views and hiking routes.

The National Memorial Chorten is a temple built in memory of the third King, known as the father of modern Bhutan. Visitors can walk around the Chorten and take pictures.

Tiger's Nest is a popular monastery in Bhutan, located nearly 10,000 ft above sea level, with seven different temples and Buddhist statues inside.

Also known as Paro Taktsang, it's a popular monastery complex built in 1692 on a cliffside, associated with Guru Rinpoche's meditation.

The Thangthong Dewachen Dupthop Nunnery is a serene haven where Buddhist nuns dedicate their lives to study and practice, exuding a sense of peace and devotion.

A monastery perched high above Phobjikha Valley, offering a serene and spiritual experience.

Taktsang Monastery, also known as the Tiger's Nest, is perched dramatically on a cliffside.

Also called Big Buddha, it's a large Buddha statue that took nearly 10 years to complete, with construction around 2005 and completed in 2015. It is a beautiful temple and monastery.

Jambay Temple is Bhutan's oldest temple, believed to have been built in the 7th century, marking the origin of Buddhism in the region.