Sep 3, 2024

Gom Kora- The Complete Guide To This Buddhist Wonder

Q: Are there any accommodations or facilities near Gom Kora?

The guesthouses and hotels, such as Druk Deothjung Resort, in Trashigang offer basic facilities for comfortable stays close to Gom Kora.

Q: What can I expect to see and do at the Gom Kora Festival?

During the Gom Kora Festival, one should witness mask dances, several religious rituals, and colourful cultural festivities which attract many pilgrims and locals in search of spiritual merit and blessings.

Q: How do I get to Gom Kora?

Gom Kora is accessible from Trashigang, Bhutan via road. It is approximately 23 kilometres away and can be reached by taxi or private vehicle.

Q: What is Gom Kora and why is it significant?

Gom Kora, in Bhutan, is a sacred place of Buddhism associated with the most famous Guru Rinpoche, who meditated here. It lies among the list of sacred places associated with the great master and is regarded as holding spiritual energy; therefore, it’s an important pilgrimage site.

Thinking of traveling to Bhutan with one of WanderOn’s Bhutan Travel Packages? Then don’t miss out on exploring Gom Kora. A small monastery in Bhutan, Gom Kora is located 21 Kms north of Trashigang. The monastery or Lhakhang was called Gomphu Kora before being renamed to Gom Kora, today this is considered as one of the best places to visit in Bhutan.

What Makes Gom Kora In Bhutan Significant?

Gom Kora in the modern day is one of the monasteries in Bhutan, and the reason too is pretty interesting. It is said that Guru Rinpoche meditated under the rock and also subdued a demon right there. Gom Kora Tsechu is the main festival celebrated at this monastery, the festival is significant not just in Bhutan but also some parts of East India.

Several religious personalities have also undertaken pilgrimage to Gomphu Kora with one of the first ones being Gongkhar Gyal who built a small shrine in Gom Kora in the 10th Century A.D. A chunk of the decor that you will be seeing in Gom Kora Bhutan during your trip with WanderOn was created and decorated by the religious personalities that came here and took pilgrimage.

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Gom Kora- The Complete Guide To This Buddhist Wonder

What Makes Gom Kora In Bhutan Significant?

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS)

Q:Are there any accommodations or facilities near Gom Kora?

Q:What can I expect to see and do at the Gom Kora Festival?

Q:How do I get to Gom Kora?

Q:What is Gom Kora and why is it significant?

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