Regional sacred-site guide
Sacred sites in Thimphu
Explore 3 sacred places in Thimphu, Bhutan, with a regional map and links to detailed site guides.
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Cheri Monastery/Chagri Monastery
Boegarna_Dodennang, Thimphu, Bhutan
Perched above the Thimphu Valley at 2,850 metres, Cheri Monastery is where Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal established the first Drukpa monastic order in Bhutan in 1620....
Simtokha Dzong
Thimphu, Thimphu, Bhutan
Simtokha Dzong is where the dzong concept began. Built in 1629 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal on a hill five kilometres south of Thimphu, it was the first structure in...
Tango Monastery
Boegarna_Dodennang, Thimphu, Bhutan
Tango Monastery stands on a forested hillside north of Thimphu, where the cliff face was once perceived as the flaming form of Hayagriva — the wrathful, horse-headed...
Key questions
Thimphu sacred-site questions
How many sacred sites are listed in Thimphu?
This regional guide currently includes 3 sacred sites in Thimphu, Bhutan.
Which traditions are represented in Thimphu?
The most represented traditions in the current guide include Buddhism.
Can I view Thimphu sacred sites on a map?
Yes. Switch to map view to compare the listed places, then open a site page for coordinates and visiting context.