Religious site
Chimi Lhakhang
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Chimi Lhakhang is a small but famous Buddhist temple perched on a hilltop in the Punakha Valley. It is dedicated to Lama Drukpa Kunley, the 'Divine Madman,' a 15th-century saint known for his unconventional teachings and use of phallus imagery to subdue demons. The temple is a popular pilgrimage site for couples seeking fertility blessings. Visitors walk through rice paddies to reach the temple, where the resident monk blesses them with a ceremonial phallus carved from wood. The surrounding village houses are adorned with painted phalluses on walls and rooftops.
Don't miss
- Receive a fertility blessing from the resident monk with a wooden phallus.
- Walk through scenic rice paddies on the approach trail from the road.
- Observe the colorful phallus paintings on houses in the nearby village.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Chimi Lhakhang
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
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