Chimi Lhakhang Temple Tourism

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About Chimi Lhakhang Temple

Chimi Lhakhang, also known as the Fertility Temple, is a Buddhist monastery in the Punakha District of Bhutan. It is situated on a round hillock and is accessible by a short scenic walk through a village and paddy fields. The temple is famously associated with Lama Drukpa Kunley, the 'Divine Madman', known for his unconventional and often humorous methods of teaching Buddhism in the 15th-16th centuries. It is said that couples who do not have children visit this temple to receive blessings and it is frequented by devotees from all over Bhutan and tourists alike. The temple's architecture is distinctively Bhutanese with a golden spire and prayer flags fluttering in the wind. Inside the monastery are many colorful paintings and statues that illustrate Buddhist principles and teachings. The serene environment around Chimi Lhakhang adds to its spiritual ambiance, making it a place of peace and meditation. It offers panoramic views of the Punakha Valley and the surrounding rice fields, illustrating a picturesque landscape that Bhutan is known for.

Top 5 Reviews on Chimi Lhakhang Temple

Combit
3.0
Wrote on 20 May 2024
Choice is yours
Its a 10 mins walk from the village near the entrance ticket gate. Its a temple where people seek fertility blessings. In case u are a senior citizen , it is not of much use and the entry ticket at NG 500 per head is steep. In case u are young and feel that some heavenly powers need to be bestowed upon you, pl go ahead with pure and sincere thots !!
X6428WRanthonyc
5.0
Wrote on 20 Mar 2024
The Temple of the Divine Madman is one of the highlights in Bhutan
To get to the temple of the Divine Madman, we had to pass through a beautiful picturesque village. As in all of Bhutan, all the houses here have the elements of the traditional architecture. The special feature of this village is the symbol of the phallus on all the facades of the houses. Even a wooden phallus is sold as the most common souvenir in this village. Something like this would be unacceptable to European culture, but the Asian cultures have completely different points of view on something like this. In this village, the local temple of Divine Madman is the most valuable building. Around the temple there is a beautiful garden with the fruit trees and flowers. Once you step into the temple, you will have the feeling that you have entered another dimension. Even to our travel guide, this temple is the most special in all of Bhutan. The specialty of this temple is that married couples who fail to conceive a child come here to pray and make vows. In the booklet next to the altar, there are messages and photos of those couples who managed to become parents after visiting this temple. The altar is beautiful and above all special. No, no - I don't want to tell you about Drukpa Kinley or the Divine Madman right now. You should find out his life story yourself. My only regret is that I could not find and buy a small figure of this Buddhist mystic anywhere in Bhutan. After visiting this temple, we once again passed through the same village and its rice fields. We had lunch at a local restaurant, and I don't need to say much about the food - delicious as always!
ashish1
4.0
Wrote on 2 Jan 2024
Okay templ/trek/visit
It's a mini trek cum temple. The fee is 500 for adults and 250 for kids 5-18yrs. The temple is similar to any other Buddhist temple so I wouldn't count much on it but ride to the temple, and mini Trek is pretty decent. Can spend an hour here. Has small fruit stall and snack shops nearby.
Charles_and_Susan
4.0
Wrote on 30 Dec 2023
Fertility Temple of the Crazy Monk
Pleasant walk up hill to this monastery around rice fields and up paths. This is the fertility temple of the "Crazy Monk". The village reflects the cult by having pictures of phalluses on the walls. Various tourist shops too sell a variety of colours and sizes of phalluses. Ask the price before you think about buying. We asked about one item in a shop at the start of the hill but decided not to buy as it wasn't quite what we wanted. We asked the price of a similar item at a shop further up the hill and was quoted four times the price! The temple itself is a little different to normal - as you might expect for such a cult.
0Pete_23
4.0
Wrote on 30 Oct 2023
Pleasant walk to the Fertility Temple
Starting from the main road we first walked through the village with local artist and souvenir shops which were displaying the mad monk’s legacy. After leaving the village and walking through rice fields we arrived at the temple. The temple is a draw for couples wanting children as the priest was meant to have the power to improve female fertility and provide childless couples with children, which can still be seen by the many testimonials displayed in the temple.