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Jakar
Dzong :-
It was founded by the great grandfather
of Shabdrung. The Dzong was initially built as a Monastery in 1549
but was upgraded after Shabdrung had firmly established his power in
1646. Jakar Dzong is now used as the
administrative center for Bumthang valley, and also houses the
regional monk body.
Jambey
Lhakhang :-
It was built in the 7th
century by a Tibetan King Songten Gempo. This
is one of 108 monasteries which he built to subdue evil spirits in
the Himalayan region. Its present architectural appearance dates
from the early 20th century.
Kurje
Lhakhang :-
It is located above Jambey Lhakhang and
consists of three temples. The middle
temple is built on the site of a cave containing a rock with the
imprint of the Guru’s body, and is therefore considered to be the
most holy. The temple on the left was built in the 1990s by H.M.
Ashi Kesang, the Queen Mother. These three temples are surrounded by
108 chorten walls. it takes about 30 minutes
of hike north to reach Kurjey Lhakhang.
Tamshing Lhakhang :-
It is located opposite of Kurje
Lhakhang located opposite Kurjey
Lhakhang was founded by Bhutan's religious treasure discoverer,
Terton Pema Lingpa in 1501. There are very old
religious paintings around the inner walls of the temple, which was
restored at the end of the 19th century.
Thangbi Temple:- It was
founded by Shamar Rimpoche in 1470, is located in the midst
of buckwheat field. It is 17
Kilometers drive north of Kurjey Temple on an unpaved road to Toktu
Zampa. This is the venue of Thangbi Festival.
Ura Village:-
It is about 50 kilometers from Choekhor valley and takes about one
and half hour. Ura village is a clustered of traditional houses
fenced by cobblestone streets that give the village a mediaeval
atmosphere. This is the venue for Ura Yakchoe Festival. |
