Lhuentse
Elevation: 1600m
Population: 37,150
Climate: Warm Temperature
Located about 3hours from Mongar, Lhuentse is home to many sacred Buddhist sites of Guru Padmasambava. One of the largest statues of Guru Padmasambava was built in the region by a renowned lama, late Khenpo Karpo as he envisioned. Apart from religious sites, the women of Khoma village in Lhuentse are well-known for their weaving skills; especially intricate patterns known as ‘Kishuthara’.
Popular Attractions:
- Lhuntse Dzong: A special dzong in Bhutan as it is the ancestral home of the Wangchuck Dynasty.
- Khoma Village: A small village with a cluster of traditional houses.
- Takila (Statue of Guru Rinpoche): A 154ft statue of Guru surrounded by 108 stupas located in Takila
- Singye Dzong: A sacred site of Guru Rinpoche known located at an altitude of 3000m. It is a three days walk from Khoma village and a day’s walk to three sacred lakes (Tshokar, Tshona, and Terda Lhatsho) from Singye Dzong.
