Bhutan Travel Paro - Tamchog Zampa (Iron Chain Suspension Bridge)

 Bhutan Travel Paro - Paro Tamchog Zampa (Iron Chain Suspension Bridge)( 2018 0325)

Locate: Thamchog Lhakhang across Paro River

Thangtong Gyalpo erected a bridge across the Paro Chhu to Tamchog by 1433. The soil of the hill on which the Tamchog Gonpa stands, is coloured red by the strong iron content. We can also see metalliferous lodes on the towering rock behind the Gonpa. We could also discover several ‘mouthpieces’ of ore tunnels further up on top of the mountain.





Inside View of Bridgehead




Mani Stone Pile 嘛呢堆

Mani stones piles can be used as road signs, sacrifice to holy spirits, and tokens of worship and prayer, among which the later two meanings are still popular in Bhutan.



Bhutanese Prayer Wheels

A prayer wheel is a spiritual tool for widely distributing loving, compassionate and kind blessings with your positive wishes for yourself, all those you care for, as well as all sentient beings.

Viewing of the Surrounding



Ore Tunnel & Ore








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