Description

Gomphu Kora is situated 24 kms from the Trashigang dzong in Trashigang in the eastern Bhutan. The name Gomphu Kora (Gomphu – “Meditation Cave”, Kora – “Circumambulation”) is derived from a cave in the place.

It is said that in the 8^th century, an evil spirit named Myongkhapa escaped from Samye in Tibet and concealed himself inside a rock where Gomphu Kora stands today. Guru Rinpoche meditated for three days iside a rock cave in this place and subdued the evil spirit.

Gongkhar Gyal, grandson of Lhasay Tsangma, built a small shrine at Gomphu Kora around the 10^th century A.D. In the 14th century, Terton Pema Lingpa, visited Gomphu Kora and enlarged the existing shrine. It was renovated and enlarged in the 15th century by Yongzin Ngagi Wangchuk, the grandfather of Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyel. He also inscribed murals on the walls of the temple.

The biggest attraction of Gomphu Kora is the circumambulation of the Gomphu Kora temple. People from all over the eastern districts come to the place to worship ad reaffirm their connection with the past lives.

This tour can be customized and combined with any other interest as per the requirements, convenience and interests of the travelers traveling to Bhutan.

Outline Itinerary

DAY 1 – Arrive Paro/ Drive to Thimphu
DAY 2 – Thimphu Sightseeing
DAY 3 – Thimphu – Gangtey
DAY 4 – Gangtey- Trongsa – Bumthang
DAY 5 – Bumthang
DAY 6 – Bumthang – Mongar
DAY 7 – Mongar – Trashigang
DAY 8 – Trashigang ( Day 1 )
DAY 9 – Trashigang ( Day 2 )
DAY 10 – Trashigang ( Day 3 )
DAY 11 – Trashigang – Mongar
DAY 12 – Mongar – Bumthang
DAY 13 – Bumthang – Punakha
DAY 14 – Punakha
DAY 15 – Punakha – Paro
DAY 16 – Paro
DAY 17 – Departure

Detailed Itinerary