Dechen Phodrang Lakhang is one of the oldest and most sacred monasteries of Thimphu. We had to walk for about 4 kms from Norzim lam to reach here. This is located on a ridge about 200 mtrs high from Thimphu valey. From this hight you can get nice views of Thimphu city, Wang chu river, Tashicho dzong, Buddha point etc. There are three main attractions here, (i) the chorten in the front, (ii) the large prayer wheels and (iii) the main lakhang (temple). We went inside the lakhang and felt the spiritual bliss of the environment. There is a separate hall at the side for burning thousands of butter candles. A large number of buddhist monks stay near the lakhang for religious studies and practice.

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