Chakhar Lhakhang
the iron castle
A very important temple for Buddhism as it was a nine-storey ‘iron castle’ palace built by the 8th century King Sindhu Raja. Later in the 14th century Dorji Lingpa built Chamkhar temple on this site.The temple is made of iron thus, got the name as Chakhar means” iron Palace.” The present building houses the ritual dance masks used at the Jampay Lhakhang festival in the late autumn.
Trips that visit Chakhar Lhakhang
- Bhutan Cultural & Horse Riding TourDay 10: Bumthang temples 14 days
Near Chakhar Lhakhang
More to see around Bumthang.
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Markets & Crafts
Bumthang Brewery
This state-of-the-art microbrewery offers tours that include a bottle of Red Panda beer.
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Restaurants
Café Perk
A popular main-street café for good coffee, milkshakes, smoothies and sundaes, with plenty of vegetarian options. A good break from local food.
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Towns & Valleys
Chumey Valley
Chumey Valley is one of the four valleys in the Bumthang district, situated at an elevation of approximately 2,800 meters.
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Dzongs & Fortresses
Domkhar Tashicholing
Domkhar Dzong, also known as Domlhar Tashicholing Palace, is situated just above Domkhar village in the Chumey valley of Bumthang.
