Bhutan is blessed with an amazing place named Zangto Pelri Lhakhang which means celestial abode of Guru Rinpoche, and attracts a lot of tourists each year. It is situated at the center of Phuentsholing this is a Buddhist Monastery that is the core epitome of ancient architecture constructed in 1990 by Dasho Aku Tongmi.
Zangto Pelri Lhakhang
This sacred place houses 8 life-size idols of all the vivid manifestations of Guru Rinpoche. You will also get to discover the beautiful statue of Amitabha Buddha surrounded by nice lush green parks, huge fountains, small pond and also prayer wheels that outwardly expose the insights of Bhutanese craft and art. The various places that you will come across near Zangto Pelri Lhakhang, are the Bhutan Gate, Jaldapara National Park, Cooch Behar Rajbari, Gorumara National Park and the Haa Valley. What one can enjoy the most in a visit to this place is the collection of statues, walls echo with paintings and also the mural of Guru Padmasambhava and other great saints of Bhutan, respectively. Not only can adults visit the place, but it is friendly for the children as well. For more information on bhutan holidays contact Swan Tours or call 011 23415601.
