Overview

Kurje Tshechu is annually celebrated on 10th day of 5th months in Bhutanese calendar. The complex is surrounded by 108 chortens, transforming it into a three dimensional Mandala patterned on the lines of the Samye Monastery in Tibet, “ Kur” means body and “Jey” its print-it is here that guru pabmasabhave meditated when he first visited the country. The second temple dates back to 1990 having been constructed by Ugyen Wangchuck when he was Trongsa penlop.

• 10 Days / 9 Nights
• Age 15+
• Bhutan