Tachogang Lhakhang
Tachogang Lhakhang overlooking the lofty mountain and gurgling river stream is a quaint monastery in Paro Valley. Situated across the main Paro-Thimphu highway it has become a favored place to visit in Paro. Tachogang Lhakhang was built by the successor of Thangtong Gyalpo to commemorate his memories and till date privately run by his successors.
The most iconic feature of Tachogang Lhakhang is its iron bridge. Festooned with colorful prayer flags the Tachogang Lhakhang Bridge suspended over Pa Chuu has enthralled the minds of many travelers visiting Bhutan.
Tachogang Lhakhang with its surreal vista of lofty mountain and shimmering river stream along with its iconic iron bridge has made it one of the must visit destination in Paro for the visitors traveling in Bhutan. Experience the thrill of walking across the ancient iron bridge while visiting the famous Tachogang Lhakhang of Paro.
Things To See In Tachogang Lhakhang
- The historic Iron Bridge of Paro Valley
- The astounding view of Pa Chhu meandering through the lofty mountain
- The Masonry structure of the Tachogang Lhakhang Bridge
- The exquisite paintings and figurine of Thangtong gyalpo adorning the hall of Tachogang Lhakhang
Thing To Remember While Visiting Tachogang Lhakhang
- Tachogang Lhakhang is a private temple so visitors need to take permission from the monks to enter the lhakhang
- Visitors need to be careful while crossing the Tachogang Lhakhang Bridge as most of the iron chains date back to600 years
- Visitors can visit the Tachogang Lhakhang Iron Bridge even without the permission
Who Built The Tachogang Lhakhang Bridge
According to the historical records the original iron bridge of Paro Valley was erected by the revered saint Thangtong Gyalpo. He collected the money to build the Tachogang Lhakhang Bridge by performing an opera.
Who Was Thangtong Gyalpo ?
Thangtong Gyalpo was a revered saint, blacksmith, poet, architect, and physician from Tibet. It has been reportedthat Thangtong Gyalpo built around 108 iron bridges throughout his life including the 8 bridges in Bhutan some ofwhich are still in use.
History Of Tachogang Lhakhang Bridge
According to the historic records the original Iron Bridge of Paro Valley was erected during 1400 by Thangtong Gyalpo. In 1969 the original iron bridge of Tachogang Lhakhang was destroyed by the high water, but they could rescue few of the original chains built by Thangtong Gyalpo. After this event, a suspension bridge took place of the iconic iron bridge. Later in 2005 the 3rd Dragon King, Jigme Singe Wangchuck ordered to use the rescued iron chains to restore the bridge in its original form.
Places to Visit near Tachogang Lhakhang
Tachogang or Tachog Lhakhang, a quaint monastery in Paro Valley, has a bunch of attractive places nearby. Some of the most visited tourist places are:
- Paro Taktsang Monastery: Situated on the cliffside of the upper Paro Valley, it is an astonishing monastery quite arresting due to its scenic location and architecture. The distance between Tachogang Lhakhang and Taktsang Monastery is approximately 8 km. And, it just takes 30 minutes to reach Taktsang Monastery from Tachog Lhakhang.
- Kyichu Lhakhang: Kyichu Lhakhang is one of the ancient Buddhist Temples in Paro Valley. Situated at a distance of 5 km from Tachog Lhakhang, Kyichu Lhakhang is quite popular due to its pictorial landscape.
- Paro Dzong: With its sophisticated woodwork, large beams slotted with each other and held together without nails, Paro Dzong is one of the must-visit tourist destinations near Tachogang Lhakhang. The distance between Tachogang Lhakhang and Paro Rinpung Dzong is 4 km and it usually takes 10 minutes to reach there.
- National Museum of Bhutan: A unique architecture where all the Bhutanese architecture, values and lifestyle are preserved, the National Museum of Bhutan is a worth visiting destination near Tachog Lhakhang. The distance between Tachogang Lhakhang and the National Museum of Bhutan is more than 3 km and it usually takes 10 minutes to reach.
How To Reach Tachogang Lhakhang
Visitor can walk either walk or take a car to reach Tachogang Lhakhang as it is located at a 30mins walkingdistance and 10mins driving distance from the main town of Paro Valley.
Distance: The distance between Paro to Tachogang Lhakhang is 5 kilometers.
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