Lungchu tsey, short hike from Dochula
July 17, 2020Dochula is one of the most popular places to visit on the Thimphu-Wangdue highway, primarily due to the iconic 108 stupas along with majestic views on clear days. For people who’ve lived in Thimphu, it is pretty rare to have not visited the place countless times already. On the contrary, it is still common to have not hiked to Lungchu tsey goemba despite it’s popularity and ease of access. The goemba was initially built as the residence of Terton Drukdra Dorji; a Buddhist luminary in the 18th century, who prophesied the birth and life of His Majesty the 4th King…
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