Buddha Dordenma
Thimphu City

Buddha Dordenma

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About Buddha Dordenma

One of the largest Buddha statues in the world, Buddha Dordenma is a masterpiece of architectural wonder. The massive bronze statue is more than 50 meters in height and is gilded in gold. Apart from this it also houses 125,000 other Buddha statues that are placed surrounding the Buddha Dordenma statue. Sitting royally atop a great meditation hall, this Buddha statue exudes peace and tranquillity, so make sure to include on your Bhutan trip.


The project has been believed to be prophesized as early as eight century in a sacred treasure kept by Guru Padmasambhava. It is a representation of manifestation of human faith and everlasting peace and happiness for all human beings.


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Buddha Dordenma Highlights

• Marvel at the grandeur of the world's largest Buddha statue, gleaming in gold at Buddha Dodenma.
• Discover 125,000 miniature Buddhas nested within, symbolising peace and compassion.
• Enjoy panoramic views of Thimphu Valley from the serene Kuensel Phodrang Nature Park.
• Reflect and meditate in the vast meditation hall beneath the Buddha's throne.
• Explore the site's rich history, fulfilling ancient prophecies of peace and happiness.

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Ishaan Gupta22 Mar 2026
4.0

Exploring the Tashichho Dzong at night was a highlight. The lighting makes the fortress look like a palace. It was an amazing experience overall, and the support team answered all our permit queries quickly, making the entry process very easy.

Kunal Singh15 Mar 2026
5.0

My Bhutan tour with Thrillophilia was perfectly planned and executed. From Paro to Thimphu, everything was seamless and comfortable. The cultural experiences and monasteries were highlights of the trip. Special thanks to Neha Joshi for her guidance. Thanks to Thrillophilia for such a great experience!

Piyush Goyal4 Mar 2026
4.0

The architecture in Mongar is slightly different and very interesting to observe. It was one of the best experiences for us. The architectural insights were great and they made sure we had the best local guides throughout.

Sneha Patel19 Feb 2026
5.0

Bhutan trip chala bagundi! Paro valley mariyu monasteries chala andamga unnayi. Tiger Nest trek konchem kashtam aina chala enjoyable ga undi. Travel arrangements smooth ga unnayi. Thrillophilia team chala support chesindi. Chala memorable journey idi.

Rana Daggubati19 Feb 2026
5.0

Great place for bird watching in the nearby forest areas; saw some truly rare species. Thanks Thrillophilia, the timing was great and the nature guide was an expert; it was one of the best experiences of our holiday.

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