Religious site
Chimi Lhakhang
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Chimi Lhakhang is a Buddhist temple in the village of Sopsokha, dedicated to the eccentric saint Lama Drukpa Kunley, known as the Divine Madman. Pilgrims, especially couples seeking children, visit to receive a fertility blessing from the resident monk using a wooden phallus symbol. The temple is surrounded by rice fields and decorated with phallus motifs on walls and rooftops. Visitors walk a pleasant path through fields and past traditional houses to reach the hilltop shrine. The temple's joyful atmosphere and unique folklore make it a memorable stop.
Don't miss
- Receive a fertility blessing from the monk with a symbolic wooden phallus.
- See phallus paintings and carvings on buildings throughout the village.
- Walk the scenic 20-minute trail through rice paddies to the temple.
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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