Zangto Pelri Lhakhang Tourism

Type of destination: Religious site

Zangto Pelri Lhakhang is a Buddhist monastery located in the heart of Phuentsholing, Bhutan's border town with India. It is a representation of Guru Rinpoche's celestial abode and was built in the 1990s by Dasho Aku Tongmi, a lama from the Paro district. The temple is a spiritual center for the local community and serves as a place for daily worship and prayer. The structure of Zangto Pelri Lhakhang is rich in religious symbolism and features several statues of Buddhist deities along with paintings that depict scenes from the life of Guru Rinpoche. The lhakhang is a multi-storied building with beautifully crafted interiors, vibrant wall paintings, and intricate wood carvings that showcase the skilled craftsmanship of Bhutanese artisans. The temple is an important religious site and attracts visitors and devotees who come to seek blessings and admire its spiritual and architectural beauty. The tranquility of the temple offers a peaceful retreat from the bustle of the town. Ascending the lhakhang's levels, visitors can enjoy panoramic views of Phuentsholing and the lush greenery that surrounds it.

Top 5 Reviews on Zangto Pelri Lhakhang

ashish1

Wrote on 2nd Jan, 2024

Small monastery in town

Small monastery in town. Open 24 hrs as per Google and was open till 10pm when we visited. Spend half an hour walking around the nearby park, and try your hands at a giant prayer wheel. No tickets. No..

CBSKUMAR

Wrote on 26th Oct, 2023

“A GORGEOUS TEMPLE AT PHUENTSHOLING”

? As a new place and a new journey, enjoy the unique combination of nature and culture as seen at this temple. ? This Monastery just after border with a pond & a small park was made 33 years ago ! ? ..

Meander02978095711

Wrote on 16th Oct, 2022

Excellent Recreational place

The location is middle of the Phuentsholing Town just close to BHUTAN boarder town of Jaigoan India. People can come here and go round the Zangtopelri Monastery earn merits by rotating the prayer whee..

reenapandya11

Wrote on 28th May, 2022

It's an only Garden there

Me and my friend, went to this garden unknowingly, it's an only Garden there, so you won't be missing it at any point. It's exactly in the center of the market. But, since it will be your first destin..

shalini_sachdev703

Wrote on 30th Dec, 2019

It's a place worth visiting once in life time

We had a wonderful stay for 8 days in Bhutan and this is the first the we did the planning all by ourselves without an agent .. we had an amazing time and did the trip within 40k per head .. all inclu..