Kyichu Lhakhang - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting
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About Kyichu Lhakhang
Kyichu Lhakhang is an important Himalayan Buddhist temple situated in Lango Gewog of Paro District in Bhutan. It is one of the oldest temples in Bhutan, originally built in the 7th century.
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Jangtsa Dumtseg Lhakhang
3.81km from Kyichu Lhakhang
Jangtsa Dumgtseg Lhakhang is a Buddhist temple in western Bhutan. The temple is notable as it is in the form of a chorten, very rare in Bhutan. It is located on the edge of a hill between the Paro valley and the Dopchari valley, across the bridge from Paro. The Buddhist iconography depicted in the Chorten is considered a unique repository of the Drukpa Kagyu school
Chhoeten Lhakhang, Paro, Bhutan
4.19km from Kyichu Lhakhang
The white tower of Chhoeten Lhakhang, situated southeast of Paro's town square, tells a story. A perfect example of beautiful Buddhist artwork, Chhoeten Lhakhang displays a statue of Jowo Sakyamuni in the middle of the chapel. The sculptures of Guru Rinpoche and Chenrezig in the chapel add glory to the Lhakhang.
The Royal Botanical Park
4.26km from Kyichu Lhakhang
One of the beautiful places in Bhutan which was flourished with wide varieties of trees and plants which has a rich collection fo flowers and fruits. it is situated in a calm and quiet area and one can enjoy this calm environment very much.
Rinpung Dzongkhag
4.98km from Kyichu Lhakhang
A large Buddhist monastery and fortress. It houses the district's Monastic Body and government administrative offices of Paro.
National Museum of Bhutan
5.15km from Kyichu Lhakhang
The National Museum of Bhutan is a cultural museum in the town of Paro in western Bhutan. Established in 1968, in the renovated ancient Ta-dzong building, above Rinpung Dzong under the command of His Majesty, the King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, the third hereditary Monarch of Bhutan.
Tigers Nest
5.77km from Kyichu Lhakhang
One of the most prominent Himalayan Buddhist sacred site. The temple complex is located in the cliffside of a huge mountain, accessible only by hiking.
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