Kurjey Lhakhang or the Kurjey Monastery has great religious significance in Bhutan’s history. The monastery still testifies the presence of the devout Guru Padmasambhava who is believed to have visited the spot to heal a local king named Sindhuraja. According to the legends, Guru Padmasambhava subdued many local deities here as a spiritual process to heal up the local king.
The monastery has three main temples that are surrounded by 108 chorten walls. The first temple has a rock on which the Guru used to meditate. The second temple is built on a cave site that has the imprint of Padmasambhava’s body. The third temple was built lately in 1990 by the Queen Mother Ashi Kesang. With such great religious significance, Kurjey Lhakhang surely becomes one of the much sought-after places to visit in Bumthang.
Visiting Hours: Throughout the Day
Entry Fees: No Charge