Tamshing Lhakhang in Bumthang, a historic Buddhist monastery founded by Pema Lingpa in 1501 and renowned for its ancient murals and spiritual heritage.
Tamshing Lhakhang is one of Bhutan’s oldest and most important Buddhist monasteries, located in the Choekhor Valley of Bumthang. Founded in 1501 by the revered tertön (treasure revealer) Pema Lingpa, the temple is celebrated for its original 16th-century murals, sacred relics, and traditional Bhutanese architecture. As a significant pilgrimage site connected to the Nyingma tradition, Tamshing Lhakhang offers visitors a profound insight into Bhutan’s rich spiritual and cultural heritage. It is a highlight of cultural and pilgrimage tours with Ling Travel Bhutan.
