Located in the beautiful Phobjikha Valley, Gangtey Monastery also known as Gangtey Goenpa, is one of the most peaceful and scenic places in Bhutan. Sitting on a hill, it gives you amazing views of the valley, which is home to the rare black-necked cranes that visit in the winter.
Visitors come not just for the monastery’s religious importance but also to soak in the natural beauty around it. Want to know more? This guide has all the answers!
Here’s how it all started:
In 1613, Rigdzin Pema Tinley, Pema Lingpa’s grandson, built the monastery. He was known as the First Peling Gyalse Rinpoche or Gangteng Tulku. The location? Totally picked it because Pema Lingpa predicted it!
The monastery was made using local wood and stone, showing off that traditional Bhutanese architectural style. Pretty cool, right?
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