Thimphu Buddha Dordenma(Buddha Point)
Colossal 169-ft Gilded Bronze Buddha Statue Overlooking Thimphu Capital Valley
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The 169-foot bronze statue of Shakyamuni Buddha shining in the golden afternoon sunlight
108 memorial stupas at Dochula Pass with snow-capped Bhutanese Himalayan peaks
Traditional Bhutanese fortress architecture and cultural grandeur
Experience Thimphu Buddha Dordenma
Perched atop a hill within Kuenselphodrang Nature Park, the Buddha Dordenma is a gigantic 169-foot (51.5 meter) bronze statue of Shakyamuni Buddha. Overlooking the southern entrance to Thimphu valley, it is one of the largest Buddha rupas in the world.
Cast in bronze and gilded with pure gold leaf, the statue houses a miraculous secret: its interior contains 125,000 smaller gilded bronze Buddha statues—100,000 eight-inch statues and 25,000 twelve-inch statues—each also gilded in gold.
The monument fulfills two ancient Buddhist prophecies dating back to the 8th century, which foretold that a massive statue of Lord Buddha would be erected on this mountain ridge to radiate an aura of peace, happiness, and harmony to the entire world.
Top Highlights & Activities
125,000 Miniature Buddhas
Discover the miraculous interior housing over one hundred thousand miniature gold-plated Buddha statues.
Panoramic Thimphu Valley View
Enjoy sweeping 180-degree birds-eye vistas of Thimphu city, Tashichho Dzong, and surrounding mountains.
Kuenselphodrang Nature Trail
Walk along the pine-fringed mountain biking and hiking trails starting right from the plaza.
Seasonal Weather & Conditions
All Seasons
4°C to 22°CClear valley views; spectacular sunset photo opportunities.
Permits & Documentation
Covered under general Bhutan tourist permit.
How to Reach Thimphu Buddha Dordenma
By Air
Fly into Paro (PBH) and drive 1 hour (55 km) to Thimphu.
By Train
Arrive via Hasimara or NJP.
By Road
Just 15 minutes by car up a winding scenic road from downtown Thimphu.
Essential Travel Tips for Visitors
- ✓Visit in the late afternoon around 4:00 PM for the most breathtaking golden-hour light reflecting off the statue.
- ✓Respectful attire is required inside the meditation hall beneath the throne.
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