The Drukpa Kagyu monastery in Bir was established by the 8th Khamtrul Rinpoche near Palampur in Tashi Jong. It started with about 140 monks living there. The monastery has inscriptions and stone sculptures that portray the various sects and subsects of Tibetan culture.
The placid environment of the monastery set in a spectacular backdrop makes it a great place to meditate and seek one’s inner self.
Location: Tashi Jong
Timing: Always Open
The Drukpa Kagyu monastery in Bir was established by the 8th Khamtrul Rinpoche near Palampur in Tashi Jong. It started with about 140 monks living there. The monastery has inscriptions and stone sculptures that portray the various sects and subsects of Tibetan culture.
The placid environment of the monastery set in a spectacular backdrop makes it a great place to meditate and seek one’s inner self.
Location: Tashi Jong
Timing: Always Open