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Wangditse Goemba

Mostly visited by hikers on their way up from Sangaygang (BBS Tower), Wangditse Goemba is a hillside fortification, surrounded by pine and rhododendron forests. Founded in the year 1750, the Goemba was reconstructed by the craftspeople and graduates of Zorig Chusum. The main highlight of this monastery is a two-storey high statue of Sakyamuni Buddha. It's a little ahead of Trashi Chho Dzong, one can visit the Zilukha Nunnery or Dechen Phodrang on their way back. Read More

Thimphu Weekend Market

Offering endless opportunities to peek into the culture of the country and to interact with locals, the Weekend Market of Thimphu is the city's star on Saturdays and Sundays. Located at the north of Changlimithang Stadium, at the west bank of the Wang Chhu, the market is bustling with traders and customers, it looks colourful and vivid and it is an ideal place to buy souvenirs. Everything, from vegetables to accessories to postal stamps, is sold here at unbelievably low prices. Traders come and start preparing the stalls from Thursday itself. On the weekends, the atmosphere is vibrant and is worth experiencing. Here, one actually witnesses how happy Bhutan is when they see local people roaming around tirelessly and with unmatched enthusiasm. Local Bhutanese People at the Weekend Market of Thimphu (Source) Read More

Zilukha Nunnery

Built more than half a century ago, Zilukha Nunnery is also known as Druthob Goemba. Housing around 60 nuns in its premises, a visit to the site energizes the soul because of its peaceful surroundings, which lures one's mind to never leave the site. From here, the spectacular view of Tashichho Dzong can be captured in a camera to make for a beautiful photo album. Also known as the Thangthong Dewachen Nunnery, the Zilukha Nunnery is the biggest nunnery in Bhutan. The interactive session with nuns is very informative. It is a good experience to know about their lifestyle from themselves. Knowing about their experiences, beliefs and education is quite a fun activity. An enclosed chorten in the courtyard is very beautiful. Source The Zilukha Nunnery was founded in 15th century by Drubthob Chakzampa, the later reincarnation of Druthob Thangtong Gyalpo. Known as the "Father of Tibetan Opera", he was most popularly known for constructing iron bridges. The Zilukha Nunnery is also known as the Druthob Goemba. Read More