Kyichu Lhakhang
Kichu or Kyerchu
Kyichu Lhakhang is believed to be one of the 108 temples constructed in the 7th century by King Songtsen Gampo of Tibet. These temples were built to subdue a supine Ogress that hindered the spread of Buddhism in the Himalayas. Kyichu is among the 12 main temples of the 108 and houses the original 7th-century Jowo Jamba Statue, along with eight standing bodhisattvas and statues of Zhabdrung, Guru Rinpoche, and Chenrizig with 11 heads and 1000 arms. Adjacent to Jowo Lhakhang is Guru Lhakhang, constructed by Queen Mother Ashi Kesang Wangchuk in 1971, featuring a principal 5-meter statue of Guru Rinpoche.
Trips that visit Kyichu Lhakhang
- Bhutan Stopover Tour 4 days ( 3 nights)Day 2: Thimphu & Paro Valley Tour 4 days
- Bhutan Escapade 5 daysDay 3: Paro Valley Tour 5 days
- Gangtey Horse Riding AdventureDay 8: In Paro (Hike to Takstang) 9 days
Near Kyichu Lhakhang
Other places within 15 km.
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Temples & Monasteries
Dumtseg Lhakhang
A small, unusual temple built as a chorten in the shape of a three-storey mandala, said to have been founded by Thangtong Gyalpo.
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Markets & Crafts
Paro Weekend Market
Paro market is very vibrant during weekend .The market has got the small stalls and big shops selling the best at reasonable prices.The market not only offers fashionable…
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Temples & Monasteries
Druk Choeding Lhakhang
Druk Choeding temple was built in 1525 by Ngawang Chogyel, one of the prince-abbots of Ralung in Tibet and an ancestor of the Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyel.
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Dzongs & Fortresses
Paro Rinpung Dzong
The construction of the Paro Dzong began in 1644 on the order of Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal.
