Continue and visit the Changangkha Lhakhang, which is a fortress like temple and monastic school perched on a ridge above Thimphu, south of Motithang. The temple was established in 12th century on a site chosen by Lama Pajodrugom Shigpo, who came from Tibet. The central statue here is Chenrezig in a manifestation with 11 heads. From temple courtyard, there is fascinating view of Thimphu valley.
After lunch, take a short drive to Pangri Zampa, 16th century one of the oldest monasteries in Bhutan located just north of Thimphu. Here is a monastic school where Buddhist student monks learn Lamaism and Astrology based on Buddhist philosophy. Further visit to Bhutan Post Office, the postal service in Bhutan was first launched on 10th Oct’1962 with the opening of a post office in Phuentsholing. In the same year, post offices also opened in Paro and Thimphu. Traditional Paper making factory, which comprises of two enterprises; the unit in Thimphu produces traditional handmade paper from natural plants mainly from ‘daphne’ plant species which is insect resistant. The other unit in Jimina, 22 km from the centre of Thimphu town, recycles waster papers. The
traditional handmade papers are widely used for religious scripts, packing materials, hand-carry bags, lampshades, envelopes, calendars. The paper looks a lot like Japanese washi, and in fact a lot of Bhutanese paper is exported to japan also.
In the evening visit trashichhoedzong: this impressive fortress /monastery houses secretariat building, the throne room of his majesty, the king and various government offices. It is also the summer residence of chief abbot and central monk body.
Accommodations: Postcard Dewa