Dzongdrakha Monastry, Paro

Good morning from Dzongdra, BHUTAN With Namgay Adventure Travels I hope your day is filled with beauty and tranquility. The sun is shining and the sky is a deep blue – the perfect day for exploring and enjoying the natural world. Took a walk through rural villages and paddy fields, to Dzongdra, found a comfortable spot and spent a few moments with the sights and sounds of nature. There's something special about taking a break from the busy world to just sit and breathe. Have a great day!

The charming Dzongdrakha Lhakhang is a complex of small temples and is a 20 minutes’ drive from the Paro main town towards Haa valley. Most people mistake the Dzongdrakha Lhakhang for the iconic Tiger’s Nest Monastery as it is also located on the steep cliff overlooking the valley. There are 4 shrines dedicated to the 4 main Buddhist saints - Drolma (Tara), Tsheringma (Goddess of long life), Jowo Jampa (Future Buddha) and Guru Padmasambhava (Patron saint of Bhutan). The visit and excursion of Dzongdrakha Lhakhang can be considered an off the beaten path experience as this is rarely visited by tourists and does not fall on the radar of popular tourist attractions. For hikers, there is an alternate route which is a 30 minutes’ hike from the valley below and is one of the best day hikes for nature enthusiast. On the hike you will be walking through the village and you can visit some traditional houses, interact with the villagers and if interested help them in their farming activities depending on the season. Rice cultivation, fruits and vegetable farming is the main source of livelihood of the villagers here. Bhutanese people love tourists so one is always welcome to help in the farm or share a home cooked meal or just a cup of tea while exchanging stories. From the temple, you can enjoy scenic view of Bondey and the surrounding villages.