Western Bhutan Monastery Attractions

Here are the top Western Bhutan monastery listings so you can find the best in Western Bhutan for your trip. Read these monastery reviews written by real travelers. You can narrow these results using the filters to the left.

1. Taktshang (Tiger's Nest)

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(7 reviews)

Paro, Western Bhutan, Bhutan

Constructed in 1692, Taksang is one of Bhutan's most famous monasteries. It is perched on the mountainside at an elevation of 3,120 metres (10,200 feet). Taksang..

2. Tango Monastery

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(1 reviews)

Thimpu, Western Bhutan, Bhutan

Tango Monastery, also known as the Horse's Head monastery, is a 15th century monastic school. It is considered to be the residence of Desi Tenzin Rabgye, a young boy..

3. Tashichoedzong

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Thimpu, Western Bhutan, Bhutan

Originally Built in 1641 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, the Tashichoedzong serves as the administrative centre and seat of the Bhutan's government. It is also home to..

4. Gangtey Goempa Monastery

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Gangtey Gonpa, Western Bhutan, Bhutan

This 17th century golden roofed monastery is home to the Gangtey Tulku, an reincarnate of lama. It is thought to be the only Nyingmapa monastery in Bhutan.