Wangditse Goemba
A one-hour walk uphill from the telecom tower takes you to 1750 by the attendants of Bhutan’s eighth desi, Druk Rabgye, and was renovated in 2001. The lhakhang houses the statues of the guardian deities Yeshey Goenpo (Mahakala), Palden Lhamo (Mahakali) and Tsheringma (the goddess of longevity).This Hillside Goemba was founded in 1750 but renovated in 2001. It takes one-hour hike to reach.
Near Wangditse Goemba
Other places within 15 km.
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Dzongs & Fortresses
Tashichho Dzong
In 1216 Lama Gyalwa Lhanangpa built Dho-Ngen Dzong (Blue Stone Dzong) on the hill above Thimphu where Dechen Phodrang now stands.
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Museums & Institutions
National Library of Bhutan
National Library was first established in 1967 with a small collection of precious texts and was initially housed within the central tower of Tashichodzong.
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Museums & Institutions
Institute for Zorig Chusum
Institute for Zorig Chusum or the institute of 13 arts and crafts was opened in June 1997, and it reflects Bhutan's effort to provide opportunities for vocational training…
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Museums & Institutions
National Institute for Zorig Chusum
The National Institute for Zorig Chusum Pedzoe (School of Arts and Crafts) is commonly known as "the painting school".
