Chhokhortse Goenpa
Chhokhortse Goenpa is a Buddhist temple in Bhutan. Chhokhortse Goenpa is situated nearby to the zoo Motithang Takin Preserve, as well as near the forest PS.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Motithang Takin Preserve and National Library of Bhutan.
Motithang Takin Preserve
Zoo
Photo: Stephenshephard, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Royal Takin Preserve, located in the Motithang district of Thimphu, Bhutan is a wildlife reserve area for Bhutan takin, the national animal of Bhutan. Originally a mini-zoo, it was converted into a preserve when it was discovered that the animals refrained from inhabiting the surrounding forest even when set free. Motithang Takin Preserve is situated 1 km south of Chhokhortse Goenpa.
National Library of Bhutan
Library
Photo: Cfynn, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The National Library of Bhutan, located in Thimphu, Bhutan, was established in 1967 for the purpose of "preservation and promotion of the rich cultural and religious heritage" of Bhutan. National Library of Bhutan is situated 2 km east of Chhokhortse Goenpa.
Institute of Traditional Medicine Services
Hospital
The Institute of Traditional Medicine Services is based in Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan, located on a hilltop above the Traditional Arts Center and the National Library. Institute of Traditional Medicine Services is situated 2 km southeast of Chhokhortse Goenpa.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Thimphu.
Thimphu
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Thimphu is the capital of the Kingdom of Bhutan, and with a population of around 115,000, it is the nation's largest city.
Chhokhortse Goenpa
- Type: Buddhist temple
- Categories: place of worship and religion
- Location: Bhutan, South Asia, Asia
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Latitude
27.48964° or 27° 29′ 23″ northLongitude
89.61337° or 89° 36′ 48″ eastOpen location code
7MVFFJQ7+V8OpenStreetMap ID
node 3965523263OpenStreetMap feature
amenity=place_of_worship
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