Bhutan’s Tango Monastery is a Buddhist monastery that is located on the outskirts of Thimphu Valley. Phajo Drugmo Zhigpo established Tango Monastery, which is perched on a hill, in the 13th century. The word “Tango” means “Horse” in the local tongue. One of Bhutan’s most important religious sites is Tango Monastery. Tango Monastery has long been considered a must-see location in Bhutan and a popular tourist attraction in Thimphu for both pilgrims and tourists because of its teachings and great trekking trail.
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First founded by Lama Gyalwa Lhanampa, the 4th Temporal Ruler, Tenzin Rabgye, remodeled the Tango Monastery’s current building after laying the original monastery’s foundation in the 13th century. Records claim that during his journey to Thimphu in 1616, Zabdrung Ngawang Namgyal meditated in a cave close to Tango Monastery. The Monastery Tango was named because the cave where Zabdrung meditated resembled “The Head of Horse,” also known as the “Hayagriva” in the local tongue. In the 12th century, revered saints made these Tango Monastery meditation caves famed for their miraculous healings
According to local lore, Avalokitesvara is said to have unveiled his “the self-emanated form of the Wrathful Hayagriva” at the site where Tango Monastery was built. Another tradition states that a respected Tibetan saint prophesied about Tango Monastery’s location.
By Road- Visitors can take up the 3 hrs hike from Thimphu to reach Tango Monastery. Since Tango is perched atop a hill visitor need to be prepared for an uphill trek. The distance between Thimphu to Tango Monastery is 14 km.
By Air- First, you have to board a flight to the International Airport of Paro. Upon your successful landing, you have to begin a journey to the Tango Buddhist Institute.
By Train- Due to the lack of railway connectivity, you cannot travel to this Buddhist institution by train. Your only option to visit it is by flight or car.
There are various hotels and other types of accommodations available in Thimphu from budget to deluxe levels and also near this monastery. Bhutan Holidays is happy to offer Hotel booking assistance to tourists, travelers and visitors. To visit Tango Monastery Bhutan Holidays offers tailor-made package tours to stay at Thimphu at affordable prices.
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