Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup Nunnery Tourism

Type of destination: Nunnery

The Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup Nunnery is a magnificent religious institution located in Punakha District, Bhutan. It stands on a hilltop amidst the serene landscape offering panoramic views of the Punakha and Wangdue valleys. The nunnery is a unique center of spiritual learning for Bhutanese nuns, also engaging them in higher learning and religious practices. It houses a temple, stupas, and a meditation hall. The temple holds intricate religious paintings and images, reflecting Bhutan's rich Buddhist culture. This place is not just for religious activities but also serves as a retreat for those seeking peace and solitude. Founded by the revered spiritual leader His Eminence the Ninth Gangteng Tulku Rinpoche, the Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup Nunnery aids in the empowerment and education of women in Bhutan. Visitors can interact with the nuns, observe their daily rituals, and experience a sense of tranquility that pervades the atmosphere. The architecture, blending traditional Bhutanese style with modernity, stands as an embodiment of Bhutan's artistic and spiritual heritage.

Top 5 Reviews on Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup Nunnery

X6428WRanthonyc

Wrote on 20th Mar, 2024

This is a place in Punakha Valley that you should not miss to visit

This was the only nunnery we visited in Bhutan. We were glad to have come here. This nunnery is located on top of a hill, from where it looks out over the entire Punakha valley and the surrounding mou..

Charles_and_Susan

Wrote on 30th Dec, 2023

Large Nunnery temple complex

The only nunnery we visited on our tour of Bhutan. A friendly place, we were greeted by some young nuns who were offering some souvenirs that they had made, suncatchers, etc. As well as religious trai..

0Pete_23

Wrote on 30th Oct, 2023

Peaceful and serene

The nunnery is on a hilltop overlooking the Punakha valley and was built as a college for the Nuns. There is a stunning white painted Stupa in the grounds and when we visited there were also few nuns ..

Relax66648286194

Wrote on 10th Jul, 2023

Great experience

It's beautiful ???? ?. Must visit when u visit bhutan. We have taken a tour package from jalgaon and while going from Thimphu we visited this beautiful site. Its in great memory of the soldiers who ..

Bookbhutantour

Wrote on 2nd Apr, 2023

Nunnery in Punakha

If anyone is quiet and silent with a wonderful view of Wangduephodrang and Punakha valley, this is the place you have to visit. The Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup nunnery was built as a Buddhist college fo..