DRAMETSE GOEMBA

One of the largest Nyingma monastery in Bhutan, Drametse Goemba is a place of religious significance. The Drametse literally translates into ‘a peak without enemy’. It was founded in 1511 Ani Choten Zangmo.

The complex houses a gold funeral Chorten and a statue of Pema Lingpa. It also consists of a thondrol depicting Pema Lingpa in a box which only opens up during a yearly festival. Apart from that, there are also chapels in remembrance of Palden Lhamo and Tamdrin. Explore this cultural gem with Bhutan holiday packages for an enriching experience.

Highlights: Partake in the sacred ritual where you can receive a holy thread on making an offering and get blessings by the holy dagger. If you want, you can roll a dice to get the divine reading from their ancient book of divination.

Location: The monastery is an eighteen kilometre detour and hour drive from the road that takes you to Trashigang from Mongar.

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