Drametse Lhakhang
Drametse Lhakhang is a Buddhist temple in Trashigang District, Bhutan. Drametse Lhakhang is situated nearby to the town Kanglung.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Trashigang Dzong.
Trashigang Dzong
Buddhist temple
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Trashigang Dzong is one of the largest dzong fortresses in Bhutan, located in Trashigang in Trashigang District of Bhutan. The fortress was built in 1659 to defend against Tibetan invasions. Trashigang Dzong is situated 4 km east of Drametse Lhakhang.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Trashigang and Kanglung.
Trashigang
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Trashigang is an administrative town of 4,500 people in Eastern Bhutan. The traditional architecture and narrow streets give the town a quaint and snug feel, not unlike an Italian or Cornish fishing village.
Kanglung
Town
Kanglung is a town in eastern Bhutan. It is located in Trashigang District and is the location of Sherubtse College, one of the Royal University of Bhutan's academic institutes. At the 2005 census, its population was 1,717. Kanglung is situated 6 km south of Drametse Lhakhang.
Dramitse
Town
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Dramitse is a town in Drametse Gewog in the east part of Mongar District, Eastern Bhutan. At the 2005 census, its population was 541. It is situated on a hill opposite the town of Trashigang. Dramitse is situated 8 km west of Drametse Lhakhang.
Drametse Lhakhang
- Type: Buddhist temple
- Categories: place of worship and religion
- Location: Trashigang District, Bhutan, South Asia, Asia
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Latitude
27.3371° or 27° 20′ 14″ northLongitude
91.51267° or 91° 30′ 46″ eastOpen location code
7MVH8GP7+R3OpenStreetMap ID
way 188324289OpenStreetMap feature
amenity=place_of_worship
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