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The temple is located just above the Lhakhang Karpo and was built in the 7th century during the time Tibetn king Songtsen Gampo. According to the legends, rays of light emanated from the body of Tibetan King to this particular place and from there the temples were built and there are different accounts of legends.
It is located on ridge overlooking the beautiful valley of Chamkhar town in Bumthang. The name Jakar Dzong meaning “the castle of white bird” and it was built in 16th century and later upgraded in 17th century.
It is located in Chokhor village which is 10 minutes’ drive from Chamkhar town. The temple is one of the oldest temples in the country and it was built in 7th century by Tibetan King Songtsen Gampo and is one of the 108 temples built in Himalayan ranges.
The temple was built by Terton Pema Lingpa in early 16th century who is popularly known as treasure discoverer and he is also considered as heart son of Guru Rinpoche. It is located 15 minute drive from Chamkhar town.
It is located 30 minutes away from Chamkhar town by drive. It is considered as one of the most sacred sites where the treasure discoverer Terton Pema Lingpa has discovered the hidden treasure from the lake.
It is located 15 minute drive from Chamkhar town. The monastery comprises of three temples (the main cave was blessed by Guru Rinpoche in 8th century and temple was built in 17th century, second temple was built by first king sir Ugyen Wangchuk and third one was built by Ashi Kesang Choden wangchuk in 20th century)
The temple was blessed by Guru Rinpoche in 8th century and later built a small temple and later in 2010 it was destroyed by the fire and it was re-built into bigger temple. It houses seat of Nyingma sect and monks who study and live there and it is located near Tamshing temple.
The valley is part of the larger Bumthang district with a cluster of traditional houses with Ura temple in the center. The temple house the large statue of Guru Rinpoche and remarkable wall paintings of the cycle of his teaching. It is located 1 hour drive from Chamkhar town towards Old Bumthang – Monger highway.