Dzongdrakha Goemba situated on the western region of Paro Valley is a Cliffside Monastery in Bhutan. Due to its unique location Dzongdrakha Goemba is often referred as the “Mini Taktsang” of Bhutan. Dzongdrakha Goemba is not a single complex but a string of four chapels. Each chapel of Dzongdrakha Goemba is dedicated to a specific Buddhist deity, and they are Drolma (Tara), Guru Rimpoche, Tsheringma (Goddess of Longevity), and Maitreya (the Buddha of the Future).
Tucked in a cliff above Bondey village, Dzongdrakha Goemba with its pictorial hiking route and astounding legend has been one of the must visit places in Paro Valley for the nature lovers and inquisitive visitors travelling to Bhutan.
Perched on a cliff above Bondey village visitors need to hike their way through lush forest of pine and rhododendron to reach Dzongdrakha Goemba. Hiking to Dzongdrakha Goemba has been a favoured thing to do in Paro, Bhutan. It is an approx 40 minutes hiking route. The distance between Paro to Dzongdrakha Goemba is 3 km.
Bhutan has always been the land of mysticism and Dzongdrakha Goemba is one of the places, with its own strange legend of flying chorten. Behind the main statue of Guru Lhakhang there is a secret chamber which houses a lone chorten. According to the local legend, the chorten is locked to prevent it from flying away.
Being a Cliffside Monastery the only way to reach Dzongdrakha Goemba from Paro is taking the 40 minutes hike.
April to June: During this time of the year the trail leading to Dzongdrakha Goemba is showcasing the vibrant vista of blooming rhododendron and primulas. Visitors can also enjoy the pleasant weather of Paro while hiking their way to Dzongdrakha Goemba in this season.
July to September: During this time of the year, the trail to Dzongdrakha Goemba becomes slippery and hard to approach since Paro receives average rainfall.
October to March: During this time of the year, rainfall is very unlikely thus making it the best time to visit Dzongdrakha Goemba as the trail is dry and easy to hike. Along with the pleasant weather visitors can also witness the amazing view of snow-capped mountains looming above the Paro Valley.
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