Chime Lhakhang Or The Temple Of Fertility Tours

Chime Lhakhang or the Temple of fertility stands on a picturesque hilltop between Punakha and Wangdue. Built by the Buddhist saint Lam Drukpa Kuenley popularly known as the 'Divine Madman', the Lhakhang is famous for its fertility wish grants to childless couples. Not only Bhutanese but even foreigners who heard of it come specifically to visit Chime Lhakhang to pray to Lam Drukpa Kuenley for a child or two. And of course a couple genuinely praying and wishing are blessed with children. Amazing but true! It's a pleasant 30 minutes walk from the road junction between Punakha and wangdue through mustard and paddy fields. There are beautiful prayer flags fluttering in the wind all the way to the Lhakhang. The Lhakhang is situated on top of a hillock and Lam Drukpa Kuenley used to call the hillock the breast of a woman because of its round shape. Woman who come to the Lhakhang seeking blessings of children are lightly hit on the head by a ten inch ivory wood and bone phallus. Inside the walls of the Lhakhang there are beautiful frescoes depicting the colorful life of Lam Drukpa Kuenley.

This tour also explores the highlights of Bhutan’s culturally rich western valleys of Paro, Punakha and Thimphu visiting ancient fortresses, temples, monasteries.
1- One hour of prayer, meditation and making vow at Chimi Lhakhang
2- Discover some of the most sacred Buddhist monasteries and temples in the Himalaya.
3- Explore cultural attractions including medieval fortresses (Dzongs), markets and museums.
4- Hike up to the famous Taktsang Monastery, perched on a cliff 900m above the valley floor.
5- Marvel at the elaborate and ancient wall paintings and carvings in Dzongs and temples.
6- Traverse beautiful landscapes from lush valleys to dense forests.
7- Incorporate value added option such as cooking less or or meditation session with the monk