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		The origin of Kyichu Lhakhang dates back to the seventh century, it is one of the oldest and most sacred shrines of Bhutan (the other is Jambey Lhakhang in Bumthang).
		Kyichu Lhakhang is composed of twin temples, the first temple was built by Buddhist Tibetan King, Songtsen Gampo in the 7th century and in 1968, H.M. Ashi Kessang, the Queen Mother of Bhutan, arranged for a second temple to be built alongside the first one, in same style.
		Restoration work on the lhakhang began two years later after the fire because of the lona and the danger of loosened rocks from the cliffs overhead.
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	Etho Metho Tours and Treks
		Kyichu Lhakhang : The origin of Kyichu Lhakhang dates back to the seventh century, it is one of the oldest and most sacred shrines of Bhutan (the other is Jambey Lhakhang in Bumthang).
		The country's tallest lhakhang, it is replica of Guru Rimpoche's celestial abode.
		Jambey Lhakhang : This monastery was built in 7th century by Tibetan King, Songtsen Gembo, believed to be the reincarnation of the Buddha of compassion.
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	Kyichu Lhakhang (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Kyichu Lhakhang, a monastery is located a few kilometers north of Paro Drugyel road.
		The complex consists of twin temple visible through a spectrum of colorful fluttering prayer flags.The main temple or the ancient temple is deeply venerated for its antiquity and for the role it has played in framing a part of Bhutanese History.
		There are statue of Lhasa Jowo and the Indian image of Budda as a prince at the age of 8, which is similar to the one in Jokhang temple in Lhasa.
	www.trekkingbhutan.com /kyichu.htm (377 words)

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		Kyichu Lhakhang: The origin of Kyichu Lhakhang dates back to the seventh century, it is one of the oldest and most sacred shrines of Bhutan (the other is Jambey Lhakhang in Bumthang).
		Jambey Lhakhang: This monastery was built in 7th century by Tibetan King, Songtsen Gembo, believed to be the reincarnation of the Buddha of compassion.
		Tamshing Lhakhang: Located opposite Kurje Lhakhang on the other side of the river, this temple was founded in 1501 by Terton Pema Lingpa, the re-incarnation of Guru Padmasambhava.
	www.norphel.com.bt /info/places.php (2594 words)

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		He subdued the demoness of the Dochu la with his 'magic thunderbolt of wisdom.' A wooden effigy of the Lamas thunderbolt is preserved in the Lhakhang, and childless women go to the temple to receive a wang (blessing) from the saint.
		Kurjey Lhakhang is named after the body print of Guru Rinpoche, which is preserved in a cave inside the oldest of the three buildings that make up the temple complex.
		The Lhakhang dominates the town and is reached by turning off the road to Mongar on a short unpaved road that leads off the main road east of the village.
	www.yalaadventure.com /bhutan/eastern_bhutan_tour.html (2426 words)

	Explore Bhutan >>> Yangphel Travel
		Kyichu Lhakhang in Paro and Jampe Lhakhang in Bumthang are two of Bhutan's most important religious sites, symbols of Buddhism's arrival.
		Tradition records that these temples were part of a greater scheme chosen by the seventh century Tibetan King Songtsen Gampo to tame a huge demoness extending over the whole land, creating numerous obstacles to the spread of Buddhism.
		Guru Rinpoche is widely revered as the second Buddha, and his followers, later known as Nyingmapas, "the ancients", constituted the first Buddhist school in Tibet.
	www.yangphel.com /learn/history/buddhism.html (635 words)

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		According to Bhutanese tradition, the first temple was built by the Buddhist Tibten King, Songtsen Gampo, in the seventh century, According to legend, a giant demoness lay across the whole of the Himalayan region and was preventing the spread of Buddhism.
		Kyichu Lhakhang was built on her left foot.
		Other than the Utse, Lhakhang Sarpa and the chapels in the centre the the entire Dzong was rebuilt in traditional style, without nails or written plans.
	www.clearvoyage.com.bt /place.php (2114 words)

	History of Bhutan - Keys to Bhutan
		Its ancient history, which is a mixture of the oral tradition and classical literature, tells of a largely self-sufficient population that had limited contact with the outside world until the turn of the century.
		The earliest notable relics visible of the history of Bhutan, today, are the two monasteries, the Kyichu Lhakhang in Paro and Jambay Lhakhang in Bumthang which were built in the 7th Century A.D. Little is known about Bhutan of that period.
		The Kurjey Lhakhang in Bumthang is another important revered site of pilgrimage where Guru Rimpochey had meditated, subdued the evil spirits and left the imprint of his body on a rock.
	www.keystobhutan.com /bhutan/bhutan_history_brief.php (623 words)

	Paro Dzongkhag (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Historically, Paro is believed to be one of the first valleys to have received the imprint of Buddhism.
		Kyichu Lhakhang, the 7th century temple bear witness to the glorious introduction of the religion in the country.
		The King Songtsen Goempo of Tibet built Kyichu in Paro and Jampa Lhakhang in Bumthang as a missionary project.The ancient Paro valley has kept its bucolic nature in spite of the airport and the existence of the development project.
	www.trekkingbhutan.com /parodzongkhag.htm (176 words)

	Druk Path Trek India, Druk Path
		Below the Ta Dzong, is fascinating Rinpung Dzong meaning ‘fortress of the heap of jewels’, which has a long and interesting history.
		Aftrnoon see, Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest and most sacred shrines of Bhutan.
		Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest and most sacred shrines of Bhutan.
	www.lhasatours.com /bhutan/druk_path_trek_itinerary.php (381 words)

	Tsozum Tours & Travels :: Bhutan Places of Interest
		Shabdrung Nawang Namgyel a key figure in the History of Bhutan built the Punakha Dzong and his body is preserved in one of the Dzongs temples, Machen Lhakhang.
		The Dzong was damaged six times by fire, once by floods and once by earthquake.
		It would be difficult to find so many important temples and monasteries in such a small area anywhere else in Bhutan.
	www.toursikkim.com /bhutan-tours/bhutan-places-of-interest.asp (1179 words)

	Country Walkers
		Kyichu Lhakhang, meaning “twin temples,” is believed to have been built in 659 AD by King Songtsen of Tibet, and reflects the introduction of Buddhism to Bhutan.
		The temple is one of 108 that were built throughout the Himalayas in one day in an effort to subdue a mighty ogress; it is still believed to hold her left foot in place today.
		From Chokortse Lhakhang we return the way we came for a short distance before taking a trail towards Wangditse Goemba.
	www.countrywalkers.com /itindisplay.asp?itinid=446&ieid=610502 (2345 words)

	Bhutan Tourist Attraction Pictures
		The tower of Dungtse Lhakhang, a small local temple, in Paro.
		Religious mural inside of the Kyichu Lhakhang in Paro.
		The multiple roofed Kyichu Lhakhang temple in Paro.
	www.planetware.com /photo-list/bhutan-bhu.htm (675 words)

	snowleopardtreks/Places of interest in Bhutan (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Paro is also the destination of religious pilgrims because of Kyichu Lhakhang, which was built in the 7th century and the fascinating Taksang monastery, known as Tiger’s nest.
		In addition to the dzong, Chimi Lhakhang and Khamsum Yuli Lhakhang are the other prominent places of visit in Punakha, the former being the dedicated to Lama Drukpa Kuenley, whose identity is linked with many hilarious legends and myths.
		Chimi Lhakhang is built on a windy hillock 20 minutes walk from the road, the path taking you through a typical Bhutanese village.
	www.snowleopardtreks.com /places.html (1152 words)

	Bhutan Cultural tour, 04 days Bhutan trip, Thimphu and Paro tour
		Along the way, see the 7th century Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the 108 temples built in the Himalayas by Tibetan King, Songtsen Gembo.
		A short way beyond on the left, is Tschogang Lhakhang, the temple of the hill of excellent horse.
		It is private temple, built in 15th century, as the result of visitation from Balaha, the excellent horse, a manifestation of Chenrezig, the compassionate Buddha.
	www.visitbhutan.com /himalayan_wonderland.html (701 words)

	Lost Frontiers - expert tribal and ethnic travel - Niger (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		In Bhutan, one may experience an inward journey that is as fulfilling and intense as the outward one.
		Trongsa, Bumthang: Visit one of the most spectacular valleys in Bhutan and it is also the heartland of Buddhism.
		Bumthang day visit: See the Kongchogsum Lhakhang that it is believed was founded in the 8th century.
	www.lostfrontiers.com /bhutan/dragon.html (486 words)

	Etho Metho Tours and Treks : Sample Tours
		Then drive towards Paro town enroute visiting Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest monastery of the Kingdom reflecting introduction of Buddhism in Bhutan.
		Like Kyichu Lhakhang in the Paro valley, this temple is said to be the first that King Songtsen Gampo of Tibet constructed in 7th century.
		Later see the Jakar Dzong, the dzong of the white bird'which houses the administrative seat of the district and is the only dzong in the country that does not contain a Drukpa monastic community.
	www.ethometho.com /tours/cultural/bhutanlastshangrila.htm (1397 words)

	Reflections by Joanne
		Its ancient history, which is a mixture of the oral tradition and classical literature, tells of a largely self-sufficient population, which had limited contact with the outside world until the turn of the century.
		Among the earliest landmarks of Bhutanese history visible today are two seventh-century monasteries, the Kyichu Lhakhang in Paro and Jambay Lhakhang in Bumthang.
		Among them are the Kurjey Lhakhang in Bumthang and the Taktshang (Tiger's Nest) Monastery in Paro.
	www.j-reflections.com /log_bhutan_02.htm (198 words)

	Jojo's Adventure Bhutan >Paro
		Since 1967 the Dzong was re-established as the National Museum and holds a fascinating collection of art, relics, religious thangka paintings and Bhutan's exquisite postage stamps.
		The origin of Kyichu Lhakhang dates back to the seventh century, it is one of the oldest and most sacred shrines of Bhutan (the other is Jambay Lhakhang in Bumthang).
		Kyichu Lhakhang is composed of twin temples, the first temple was built by Buddhist Tibetan King, Songtsen Gampo in the 7th century and in 1968, H.M. Ashi Kesang, the Queen Mother of Bhutan, arranged for a second temple to be built alongside the first one, in same style.
	www.jojos.com.bt /bhutan/paro.htm (415 words)

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		One a clear day one can see the Majestic Jhomolhari Mountain or better know as The Mountain of Goddess (7314 mts.) Also visit the National Museum located in the Ta Dzong which displays a rich collection of fine arts and weapons.
		On a clear day one can see the white doomed majestic Jhomolhari Mountain or better known as the Mountain of Goddess (7314 mts.) Also visit the National Museum located in the TA Dzong which displays a rich collection of fine arts and weapons.
		After refreshment a short trek to the view famous Taktsang Lhakhang also know as the tigers nest.
	www.catmando.com /shakti/bhutan_tour.htm (603 words)

	Mystic Bhutan Tour, Tour in Mystic Bhutan, Bhutan Sightseeing Tour, Handicraft of Bhutan
		Enroute stop a while to view Chimi Lhakhang also called the "Temple of Fertility" built by Lama Drukpa Kuenley also popularly known as "Devine Mad man" in 15 th century.
		The Dzong was used as an administrative center until 1951 when a fire caused by butter lamp destroyed it.
		Then visit Kyichu Lhakhang, one of Bhutan's oldest and most sacred monasteries dating from the introduction of Buddhism in the 8 th century and then visit Rimpung Dzong (Paro Dzong) built in 1646 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal.
	www.tripsnepal.com /bhutan/mystic-bhutan.php (646 words)

	Tours in Bhutan ! Budget Travels & Tours (P) Ltd. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Bumthang is the general name given to a complex of 4 valleys viz: Chumey, Choekor, Tang and Ura with altitude varies from 2600m to 4000m.
		It is believed that Guru Rimpoche came here in the 8th century and meditated for several days until his body got imprinted on the back of a rock.
		On your return, visit Jambay Lhakhang built in 7th century AD by King Songtsen Gompo of Tibet.
	www.budgettravelsnepal.com /bhutan/tours/index.htm (3099 words)

	Wild East Rodungla Trek 18 Days
		Visit to Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest shrines of Bhutan.
		The Jambey Lhakhang, built at the same time as Paro Kyichu, dates back to time even before Sindhu Raja's reign in Bhumthang.
		It is one of the oldest temple in existance today, built in mid 7th century by the King of Tshong Tsen Gompo of Tibet to subdue demons.
	www.vic.com /antreks/wild_east_rodungla_trek_18_days.htm (801 words)

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		Folk Heritage Museum: If there is still time we may visit this replica of a traditional Bhutanese house as it would have looked 100 years ago and as many Bhutanese families still live to this day.
		From here we can either head home or up the Paro valley towards Kyichu Lhakhang on road before returning to Uma Paro on a track where the last steep ascent awaits our tired legs.
		Drugkyel Dzong, Kyichu Lhakhang and Taktsang Walk (guided with picnic) Drive 17km via Kyichu Lhakhang to Drukgyul Dzong, built in 1644 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal to control northern route to Tibet.
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	Bhutan Scenic Tours
		An Ideal programme, combining Cultural tour of Western- Central Bhutan and trekking in and around the legendary Bumthang Valley.
		The trail follows the right bank of the Bumthang chhu(river) (locally known as Chamkhar chhu) through the buckwheat fields.
		In the morning walk back from Damphay via Ngang Lhakhang en-route cross the Phephe La pass (altitude 3,360).
	www.bhutanscenictours.com.bt /trek/bumthang.htm (557 words)

	Kuenselonline - Siddhi Dungdrup at Kyichu (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		About 800 monks, anims (nuns), gomchens (laymonks) and devotees are attending the first Ugyen Siddhi Dungdrup Chenmo (mantra of Padmasambhava) at the Kyichu Lhakhang in Paro which began on December 20.
		The Ugyen Siddhi Dungdrup Chenmo was initiated by the Institute for Language and Culture Studies(ILCS) in Semtokha together with the Paro dzongkhag administration the Royal Bhutan Army and Khenpo Dudjom Namgyal from Varanasi.
		The Kyichu Lhakhang where the Siddhi Dungdrup, is being held is believed to have been built in the seven century AD by king Tshongtshen Goenpo, a follower of the Buddhist dharma.
	www.kuenselonline.com /modules.php?name=News&file=print&sid=4866 (390 words)

	Places of Interest
		One of the oldest temples in Bhutan, the origin of Kyichu Lhakhang dates back to the 7th century.
		The one closest to the entrance was built in 1652 against the rock face where Guru Rinpoche is said to have meditated in the 8th century.
		The second temple was built by the first King in early 20th century and the third one was constructed by the Queen Mother in 1990 The temples are surrounded by 108 chortens on the compound walls symbolizing each joint of the human body.
	www.tourdebhutan.com.bt /InfoKiosk/pinterest.htm (2145 words)

	Bhutan-The Worlds Last Shangrila (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Visit the Kyichu Lhakhang - The legendary and most sacred of Bhutanese shrines built around 7th century.
		Early morning excursion to Taktsang Monastery by ponies and finally walking is situated in further up valley.
		Visit the Kyichu Lhakhang - The legendary and most sacred of Bhutanese shrines built around 7th century and Ta-Dzong (National Museum).
	www.parikramatour.com /bhu_tour.html (606 words)

	SacredHimalayaTravel
		The Temples were part of a scheme designed by the Tibetan King Songtsen Gempo to tame a huge demoness believed to extend over the whole of Tibet.
		Of these one was the Jambe lhakhang in Bumthang which was constructed on the left Knee of the demoness and Kyichu lhakhang in Paro believed to have been built on the left sole of the demoness.
		One of the most popular figures of all religious figures in Bhutan, he is seen here at the entrance to chimmi Lhakhang with his dog and bow.
	www.sacredhimalayatravel.com /nameOfCountry.htm (283 words)

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		PM visit Druk Gyaldzong, a ruined fort built to commemorate the victory over Tibetan invaders in the 17th century.
		Afterwards, visit Kyiohu Lhakhang and then the National Museum, which displays rich collections of fine arts weapons.
		Early morning visit to Druk Gyal Dzong, a ruined fort built to commemorate the victory over Tibetan invaders in the 17th century and then visit Kyichu Lhakhang.
	www.trekstoursnepal.com /bhutan.htm (684 words)

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