Chimi Lhakhang Temple Tourism

Type of destination: Buddhist 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

Wrote on 20th 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..

X6428WRanthonyc

Wrote on 20th 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 speci..

ashish1

Wrote on 2nd 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..

Charles_and_Susan

Wrote on 30th 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. V..

0Pete_23

Wrote on 30th 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 fie..