Chendebji Chorten

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Beside a rushing river, a great white dome rises with the painted eyes of the Buddha gazing serenely in all four directions — a touch of Kathmandu in the heart of central Bhutan.

Set picturesquely beside a river and a small bridge on the road towards Trongsa, Chendebji Chorten is among the most distinctive chortens in Bhutan. Built in the Nepalese style and modelled on Kathmandu's Boudhanath, its whitewashed dome is crowned with the all-seeing eyes of the Buddha painted on each side — an unusual sight among the country's more typical stupas. Local tradition holds it was raised to subdue an evil spirit that once troubled the region. Peaceful and photogenic, Chendebji Chorten Trongsa makes a rewarding roadside pause among central Bhutan attractions. One of the more memorable places to visit in Bhutan, Chendebji Chorten Bhutan is a natural stop between valleys. Plan your visit via the official Bhutan Tourism portal: bhutan.travel.

March to May and September to November, when clear skies and mild weather make the riverside setting most pleasant.

Break your central-Bhutan drive here to stretch your legs and walk a slow clockwise circuit of the chorten, cross the little bridge for the prettiest riverside photos, and pause at the small nearby prayer-flag spots — an easy, restful stop between Wangdue and Trongsa.

This attraction can be easily woven into BreakBag Holidays' customised Bhutan tour packages, pairing Chendebji Chorten with Trongsa Dzong, the Ta Dzong museum and Bumthang.

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