1001 Places/Experiences to See or Savour #241 - Thimphu Chorten (Stupa), Thimphu

1001 Places/Experiences to See or Savour After Remission #241

- Thimphu Chorten (Stupa), Thimphu

 

(Built as a memorial for Bhutan's 3rd King, grandfather of the current king, this stupa sits elegantly atop a hill just a few kilometres away from the city centre. Devotees would walk around it in clockwise circular motion many times a session, according to our guide, as part of their prayers. The white façade and its golden spire make it stand out from afar. It does not actually contain the mortal remains of the King, just a photo of him on the ground floor)