National Memorial Chorten

Buddhist temple · Thimphu

National Memorial Chorten

Buddhist temple · Thimphu
Doeboom Lam, Thimphu, Bhutan

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Highlights

Iconic Buddhist stupa, gilded spire, peaceful daily worship site  

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Doeboom Lam, Thimphu, Bhutan Get directions

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Features

restroom
wheelchair accessible parking lot
wheelchair accessible entrance

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Oct 25, 2025

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Rebecca Murray

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Beautiful garden with wisteria covering all the walls and the sound of tinkling bells coming from very large spinning bells. Built for world peace. Has a special feel to the whole place, and a lovely butter lamp temple in the grounds.

GAN LAY YONG

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This memorial was built to honor Bhutan's third king. Very awesome and magnificent. Looks really majestic at night. Lots of local people visiting the place doing all sorts of activities - Turing the prayer wheel, going round and round the stupa while chanting at the same time, making prostrations in front of the stupa, taking photos, people watching.

Amenla Lcr

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The National Memorial Chorten is a Stupa located in Thimphu and is said to be built in 1974 by Her Majesty Gyalyum Ashi Phuntsho Choden Wangchuck in memory of His Majesty, the Third Druk Gyalpo Jigme Dorji Wangchuk. With its golden spires and bells, this stupa is a sight to behold and is an important landmark in Thimphu city. Must visit if you are in Bhutan

Yeyjay Yeyjay

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Visiting Memorial Stupa often evokes a profound sense of reflection, peace, and connection. This place provides a serene atmosphere that encourages contemplation and spiritual growth. The architecture, art, and rituals associated with this stupa also offer a deep sense of history and tradition. For many, their visit to here is a way to connect with their faith, seek solace, or simply experience the spiritual and cultural significance of the place.

Aanand Chandramouli

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Interesting history behind building this place. It's got 3 levels inside that we can climb up inside the main sanctum and see although photos aren't allowed.

Ling

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An iconic landmark of Thimpu, the National Memorial Chorten is a stupa constructed in memory of the Third King of Bhutan. Surrounded by prayer wheels, it’s place of worship and meditation for many Bhutanese people. It’s serene and a must visit when you’re in the city.

Deepesh A

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A nice place to visit in Thimphu...a serene green place to sit in middle of the town

Gaurav Gupta

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I don't get why this place charges entry fee. It should be free for all to experience the spirituality of Bhutan Ese culture.