Tamchog Lhakhang Tourism

Type of destination: Historical Landmark

Tamchog Lhakhang is a historic temple located in Paro District of Bhutan, on the banks of the Paro River. It is renowned for its cultural significance and intricate architecture. The temple was originally founded in the 13th century by Thangtong Gyalpo, a Tibetan saint and bridge builder, who introduced the art of building suspension bridges with iron chains. The current temple structure has been restored and maintained over the centuries. To reach the temple, one must cross one of the last remaining iron chain bridges in Bhutan, which offers a thrilling experience with scenic views of the river below. Visitors are often humbled by the spiritual ambiance and the beautifully adorned interior replete with colorful paintings and statues. Local lore and the temple's connection to Thangtong Gyalpo add layers of intrigue and history to the visit. Tamchog Lhakhang serves as a living monument to Bhutan's Buddhist spirituality and traditional engineering.

Top 5 Reviews on Tamchog Lhakhang

X6428WRanthonyc

Wrote on 20th Mar, 2024

A nice break between Paro and Thimphu

After landing at the Paro airport, on the way to Thimphu, we stopped by this monastery and its suspension bridge. The old suspension bridge is closed due to dilapidation, and the new bridge is located..

Charles_and_Susan

Wrote on 30th Dec, 2023

Old iron link bridge

There's a newer bridge alongside this old one and you now cross over on that. This bridge is made from handmade iron chain links and you can see that they are all slightly different. There's a small c..

CBSKUMAR

Wrote on 2nd Nov, 2023

GLIPMSE OF THE HISTORICAL CHAIN-LINK SUSPENSION BRIDGE

? 600 year old iron chain suspension bridge of remarkable beauty, design and strength ? The iron used in constructing the hand-forged links was exceptionally durable, allowing the bridge to survive un..

0Pete_23

Wrote on 29th Oct, 2023

First stop on our tour

This was the first stop after having landed at Paro airport. The bridge crosses the Pa Chhu river to the Tachog Lhakhang temple. The bridge is of Iron chain construction and is heavily decorated with ..