Nyelung Drachaling temple
Nyelung Drachaling temple was one of the eight Ling (residences) of the 14th-century Nyingma Dzogchen master Longchen Rabjam (Longchenpa). Although unassuming in appearance, it houses remarkable relics and stories about the saint. A short distance away, a centuries-old cypress tree is said to have grown from Longchenpa’s inverted walking stick. On the return journey, you can visit two sacred springs at the hill’s base, where pilgrims collect bottles of holy water known as “drub chhu.”
Near Nyelung Drachaling temple
More to see around Wangdue.
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Nature & Viewpoints
Black-Necked Crane Information Centre
This center provides insights into black-necked cranes and the valley's ecosystem. Visitors can utilize high-quality spotting scopes and cross-reference their sightings with the Field Guide to Crane Behaviour pamphlet.
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Sight
Black-necked Crane
‘Thrung Trung Karmo' as this bird is passionately known in Bhutan is the subject of many Bhutanese songs and folklore.
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Sight
Chukarpo to Thampe Tsho
Approx. 18km, 5-6 hours trek / 400m ascent, 640m descent We continue descend along the bank of the river until we reach a yak pasture at Gala Pang Chhu (4010m).
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Temples & Monasteries
Gangtey Gompa Monastery
Gangteng Monastery, also known as Gangtey Sangngak Choling, was established in 1613 by the first Gangteng Tulku, Rigdzin Pema Tinley (1564–1642).
