National Memorial Chorten

The Memorial Chorten is a stupa in Thimphu, Bhutan, located near Desuung Headquarters and above Royal Bhutan Police Headquarters. The stupa, built in 1974 to honor the third Druk Gyalpo, Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, is a prominent landmark in the city with its golden spires and bells.

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Type: Buddhist temple
Description: place of worship and meditation in Thimphu, Bhutan
Also known as: “Jigme Dorji Wangchuck Memorial Chorten”, “Memorial Chorten”, “Memorial Chorten, Thimphu”, and “Thimphu Chorten”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Changlimithang Stadium and Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital.

Changlimithang Stadium

Stadium

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The Changlimithang Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Thimphu, Bhutan, which serves as the national stadium of Bhutan. It is predominantly used for football matches and is the home of the Bhutan national football team, other national selections and a number of Thimphu-based football clubs. Changlimithang Stadium is situated 600 metres northeast of National Memorial Chorten.

Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital

Hospital

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The National Referral Hospital is the public hospital of Bhutan, located in the capital of Bhutan, Thimphu. Since it was established in 1972, the hospital has been supplying free basic medical treatment as well as advanced surgeries and emergency services to citizens from all over the country. Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital is situated 360 metres south of National Memorial Chorten.

Clock Tower Square

Square

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Clock Tower Square is a square in Thimphu, Bhutan, and is the site of the famous tower with four clock faces. There are also many shops, hotels and restaurants surrounding the square. Clock Tower Square is situated 460 metres north of National Memorial Chorten.