Takila Guru Statue

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Seated serene and golden on a hillside above the Kuri Chhu, an immense figure of the saint who brought Buddhism to Bhutan gazes out in blessing over one of the kingdom's remotest valleys.

Rising on a hillside at Takila in remote Lhuentse, the Takila Guru Statue is a giant image of Guru Rinpoche — among the largest of its kind — seated in serene meditation above the Kuri Chhu valley. Raised as a blessing for the region and the nation, this striking modern landmark has swiftly become the signature sight of the district, its gilded form visible across the valley. Approach it and you're rewarded with both spiritual presence and sweeping views over the eastern hills. Tied to Guru Rinpoche Bhutan, Guru Rinpoche Statue Takila is among the most memorable giant statues in Bhutan. Takila Guru Statue Lhuentse ranks high among things to do in Lhuentse and places to visit in eastern Bhutan. Plan your visit via the official Bhutan Tourism portal: bhutan.travel.

March to May and September to November for clear skies and the finest valley views around the statue.

Come on a clear day for the best views over the Kuri Chhu valley, walk a respectful clockwise circuit as pilgrims do, dress modestly if entering the temple at the base, and pair the visit with nearby Lhuentse Dzong and Khoma village.

This attraction can be easily woven into BreakBag Holidays' customised Bhutan tour packages, pairing Takila with Lhuentse Dzong, Khoma's weavers and eastern Bhutan's sights.

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