Kyichu Lhakhang
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Tags : Buddhist Temple
Timings : 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM,
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Entry Fee : No Entry Fee
Kyichu Lhakhang, Paro Overview
Kyichu Lhakhang is one of Bhutan's oldest temples, built in the 7th century by the Tibetan emperor Songtsen Gampo as one of 108 border-taming temples said to have been raised across the Himalayas in a single day, according to legend. Also known as Lho Kyerchu, it sits a five-minute drive from Paro town, making it an easy add-on before or after the Tiger's Nest hike. Two orange trees in the courtyard are said to bear fruit all year round, a detail every local guide points out.
The complex has two chapels side by side: the original 7th-century Jowo temple and a newer Guru temple built in 1971 for Bhutan's queen mother. Inside are statues and murals tied to Guru Rinpoche and other saints believed to have visited over the centuries. For travelers who've seen Ladakh's or Sikkim's oldest gompas, the layout, prayer wheels, and butter-lamp interiors will feel familiar, though Kyichu predates most of them by several centuries. An annual three-day festival, the Kyichu Zangchoe Moenlam, is held here.
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What to See at the Kyichu Lhakhang
- The major attraction at the monastery are two orange trees which bear oranges throughout the year, regardless of what season it is. They are planted in the courtyard of the Lhakhang.
- An original 7th-century statue of Jowo Sakyamuni is the pride of Bhutanese, and it is being housed in the inner hall of Kyichu Lhakhang. It is of great religious and historical significance to the country.
- A statue of Chenrezig which has 1000 arms and 11 heads. The way it is carved is surreal. It is a significant attraction in the monastery.
Architecture of the Kyichu Lhakhang
History of the Kyichu Lhakhang
The Kyichu Lhakhang gains religious significance because it was visited by Guru Padmasambhava and many other Buddhist saints, such as Phajo Dugom Zhigpo and Lam Kha Nga, in the 8th century. It is also believed that the monastery has many spiritual treasures that were hidden by Guru Padmasambhava.
