Kharchu Dratsang
Lodrak Kharchu of Namkhai Nyingpo
Kharchu Monastery is a Nyingmapa Buddhist Monastery following the Jangter Tradition, led by the Seventh Namhai Nyingpo. It offers a commanding view overlooking Jakar Dzong and the town of Jakar, also known as Chamkhar town. The monastery was constructed in the 1980s and was named after an ancient one in Lodrak, Tibet. With over 200 resident monks, if you visit in the late afternoon during the summer months, you can witness mass theological debates in the courtyard.
Trips that visit Kharchu Dratsang
- Highlights of Bhutan TourDay Days 3 & 4: Fly to Bumthang 10 days
Near Kharchu Dratsang
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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Temples & Monasteries
Chakhar Lhakhang
A very important temple for Buddhism as it was a nine-storey 'iron castle' palace built by the 8th century King Sindhu Raja.
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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.
