The Memorial Chorten is a stupa in Thimphu, Bhutan, located near Desuung Headquarters and above Royal Bhutan Police Headquarters. The stupa, …
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Mar 8, 2025
We enjoyed visiting this chorten. On a Sunday morning it was crowded with mostly elderly worshippers circling the building. We enjoyed seeing many candles being lit and turning the bells, all to pr…Full review by EC13091
Feb 13, 2025
An iconic landmark of Thimpu, the National Memorial Chorten is a stupa constructed in memory of the Third King of Bhutan. Surrounded by prayer wheels, it’s place of worship and meditation for many Bh…Full review by bloodbubble
Jan 13, 2025
I only rate it three stars because, compared to all the other wonderful things that I had the chance to see in Bhutan, this is still beautiful but cannot compare to the rest. The Memorial is new, som…Full review by 398MarcoS
Are there specific days and times Thimpu Chorten (Memorial Chorten) is open? Is it open on Saturdays and Sundays in November?
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During our visit in May 2017, it used to remain open on all days - but some work was going on. However, it is quite close to Thimpu city so visit may not need lot of planning.
Anyone in Thimpu/Paro now? How is the weather? We planned for this weekend with motor byke. Weather report is showing it's raining whole the day. Is it true? Can we get permission for Punakha / Phobjikha?
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Weather is rainy intermittently but it doesn't rain that heavily. You can do your journey with motorbike ride with all the gears like rain-coat etc. You can get your Permit made in …
Weather is rainy intermittently but it doesn't rain that heavily. You can do your journey with motorbike ride with all the gears like rain-coat etc. You can get your Permit made in Thimphu from its Immigration Dept. (works Monday thru Friday) for visiting Punakha & Phobjikha.
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