Tango Monastery, Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Thimphu, Bhutan
The monastery stands on a mountain ridge 14 kilometers north of Thimphu, featuring traditional dzong architecture with white walls and wooden frames.
Founded in the 13th century by Phajo Drugom Zhigpo, the current structure of Tango Monastery was constructed under Tenzin Rabgye in 1688.
The monastery functions as a premier Buddhist institute where monks complete a nine-year academic program before becoming religious leaders of Bhutan.
Visitors need to complete a steep thirty to forty-minute hiking trail from the base of the mountain to reach the monastery entrance.
The name Tango derives from the Bhutanese word for horse head, referring to the deity Hayagriva who manifested at this location according to local records.
Location: Thimphu
Inception: 13 century
Architectural style: dzong
GPS coordinates: 27.59305,89.63877
Latest update: March 3, 2025 09:50
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