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Thimphu, Bhutan Friday

National Memorial Chorten

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Dotty Holcomb Doherty
Aug 01, 2025
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Our visit to the National Memorial Chorten in Thimphu, the capital and largest city of Bhutan, marked the beginning of a week of heart-touching and soul-moving experiences.

Chortens and stupas (the terms are used interchangeably in Bhutan) are architectural structures holding deep religious and spiritual meaning for Buddhists and can be found all over th…

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