Konchosum Lhakhang

Konchosum Lhakhang was built in the 7th century but later restored by Terton Pema Lingpa in the 15th Century. The three sacred Buddha statues which grace the lhakhang’s main shrine are said to have miraculously flown there from Khini in Kurote, a region further east. This temple also houses one of the largest ancient bells, probably the largest in the whole world, whose ring is said to be hard as far as Lhasa in Tibet in the ancient days. The bell however remains out of use due to the crack, which it has suffered when the Tibetan troops tried to steal it in the 17th century.

Nimalung Lhakhang

Nimalung Lhakhang is located at 1 kilometer uphill walk from Prakar or we can go my car till the temple. This temple is a nice opportunity for sightseeing that can be combined with the visit to Prakar. There is a festival call Nimalung Festival held in the month of July mostly.

Chakar Lhakhang

Tertoen Doji Lingpa built Decenphodrang temple over the ruins of the ancient Chakar Lhakhang, what was once colossal nine-storied castle built with many layers of metal. While no remains of the original castle built by the king of Chakhar, or Sindhu Raja, are evident today, echoes of its old ties to the Chakar Gyalpo (king) linger in the fact that the sacred Termas Spiritual treasures in the Dechenphodrang temple was dedicated to Trashi Khuendron, his daughter, who is also revered as one of the Guru Rinpoche’s mystical consorts.

Mebar Tsho (Burning Lake)

Mebar Tsho or burning lake deep blue and alluring lake is one of the most sacred sites in the region and relates to the famous treasure revealer, Terton Pema Lingpa. Following a prophecy by Guru Rinpoche, Terton Pema Lingpa unearthed a treasure from the bottom of lake. He dived into the lake with a burning butte lamp and reappeared with the butter lamp still burning and a chest and scroll of paper in his hand (treasures). It is believed the lake reveals some ominous signs to the lucky visitors. However, be very careful and not to go so near to the gorge.

Lhodrak Kharchu Dratshang

Lhodrak Kharchu Dratshang was built by Lama Namkhai Nyingpo and is located on a forested slope overlooking the Chamkhar town. The original monastery is in Lhodrak in Tibet, close to the border in Lhuntse. It houses monks and above the temple are retreat centers for meditation. It has wonderful paintings of Guru Rimpoche’s life and other statues.