National Memorial Chorten

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

This place holds deep religious significance to the local Bhutanese population. You will find many devotees circumbulating the stupa chanting mantras, with prayer wheels etc. As a tourist I found the entry fees a little too steep for this memorial. The inside temple holds mostly wrathful deities

The National Memorial Chorten was built in memory of Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, the third king of Bhutan. Chorten generally stores human remains, but there are no of them here. People pray clockwise around Chorten. Visiting here, visitors can feel two things. One is the Bhutanese' respect for the king, and the other is a true religious belief.

Worth a visit while in Thimphu. Be sure to check the opening hours if you are a tourist.