Examine an enormous statue of the Shakyamuni Buddha at Kuenselphodrang, which celebrates the 60th birthday of Bhutan's fourth king, Jigme Singye Wangchuck. Built in 2015, the 51 m (169 ft) bronze statue gilded in gold overlooks the southern tip of the nation's capital. The ornamented interior shelters over 100,000 Buddha icons, each made of the same material as the grandiose monument. Besides exploring the structure, you can also take photographs of the panoramic scenery and meander through the forest in the nearby nature park. Make Kuenselphodrang a centerpiece of your Thimphu vacation itinerary, and find what else is worth visiting using our Thimphu online trip maker.
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What a beautiful and amazing Buddha statue! It towers above all of the surroundings and against the backdrop of the sky and the hills, invokes a sense of awe! A must visit for anyone visiting Thimphu!
What a beautiful and amazing Buddha statue! It towers above all of the surroundings and against the backdrop of the sky and the hills, invokes a sense of awe! A must visit for anyone visiting Thimphu! more »
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"Buddha Point in Thimphu, Bhutan is a must-see destination for anyone visiting this beautiful country. This impressive statue of Buddha Dordenma stands at a towering 169 feet tall and is truly...
"Buddha Point in Thimphu, Bhutan is a must-see destination for anyone visiting this beautiful country. This impressive statue of Buddha Dordenma stands at a towering 169 feet tall and is truly... more »
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One of the largest Buddha statues in the world, Buddha Dordenma is a masterpiece of architectural wonder. The massive bronze statue is more than 50 meters in height and is gilded in gold. Apart from this it also houses 125,000 other Buddha statues that are placed surrounding the Buddha Dordenma statue. Sitting royally atop a great meditation hall, this Buddha statue exudes peace and tranquillity. The Buddha point is about 7 km from the Thimphu Town, and one can easily reach the Buddha point by hiring a cab.
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Awesome location, you get a great view of the Thimphu town and the Temple inside the statue is great. Also also has amazing statues of 21 goddesses which are very famous in Buddhism. Loved the place...
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