If you are looking for some of the ancient places to visit in Bumthang, Tharpaling Goemba would surely catch your attention! Built at an astounding elevation of 3,600m, the monastery was built as a series of small buildings that overlooks the entire Chumme Valley. Lorepa, a Drukpa Kagyupa Tibetan lama is credited to build the monastery.
The monastery can be reached from Gyetsa village within half an hour. Come summer, the usual route gets cut off, and the monastery can be reached on foot by walking for around 3 hours. The walk usually initiates from Lamey Goemba and continues towards the Choedrak Monastery.
Visiting Hours: Throughout the Day
Entry Fees: No Charge