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Great Buddha Dordenma is a gigantic Shakyamuni Buddha statue in the mountains of Bhutan celebrating the 60th anniversary of fourth king Jigme Singye Wangchuck. The statue houses over one hundred thousand smaller Buddha statues, each of which, like the Great Buddha Dordenma itself, are made of bronze and gilded in gold. The Great Buddha Dordenma is sited amidst the ruins of Kuensel Phodrang, the palace of Sherab Wangchuck, the thirteenth Desi Druk, overlooking the southern approach to Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan. Construction began in 2006 and was planned to finish in October 2010, however construction did not conclude until 25 September 2015. The completed work is one of the largest Buddha rupas in the world, at 169 feet (52 m) and contains 100,000 8-inch-tall and 25,000 12-inch-tall gilded bronze Buddhas.
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Kuenselphodrang, Thimphu 11001 Bhutan
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- Highest-rated 4-star hotel within 1.2 km of Buddha DordenmaBased on availability on Tripadvisor for 23 February - 24 FebruaryEnter dates to see pricesChang Ji Ji Lam, Thimphu 11001 Bhutan1.2 km from Buddha Dordenma#1 Best Value of 146 Hotels near Buddha Dordenma
- Enter dates to see pricesBabesa-Thimphu Expessway, Thimphu 11001 Bhutan2.2 km from Buddha Dordenma#2 Best Value of 146 Hotels near Buddha Dordenma
- Enter dates to see pricesOlakha, Thimphu 01101 Bhutan1.5 km from Buddha Dordenma#3 Best Value of 146 Hotels near Buddha Dordenma
- Enter dates to see prices208 Gongdzin Lam Southeast Norzin, Thimphu 11001 Bhutan3.0 km from Buddha Dordenma#4 Best Value of 146 Hotels near Buddha Dordenma
- Enter dates to see pricesClock Tower Square Wogzin Iham, Thimphu 1178 Bhutan3.0 km from Buddha Dordenma#5 Best Value of 146 Hotels near Buddha Dordenma
- Enter dates to see pricesBldg # 5, Changlam Street, Thimphu 11001 Bhutan2.9 km from Buddha Dordenma#6 Best Value of 146 Hotels near Buddha Dordenma
- Enter dates to see pricesOlakha Olakha,Thimphu,Bhutan., Thimphu 11001 Bhutan1.4 km from Buddha Dordenma#7 Best Value of 146 Hotels near Buddha Dordenma
- Enter dates to see pricesChorten Lam, Thimphu 11001 Bhutan3.0 km from Buddha Dordenma#8 Best Value of 146 Hotels near Buddha Dordenma
- Enter dates to see pricesClock Tower Square, Thimphu Bhutan3.1 km from Buddha Dordenma#9 Best Value of 146 Hotels near Buddha Dordenma
- Enter dates to see pricesBabesa-Thimphu Expressway, Thimphu 11001 Bhutan1.5 km from Buddha Dordenma#10 Best Value of 146 Hotels near Buddha Dordenma
- Enter dates to see pricesBoutique HotelDoe Bum Lam, Thimphu 11001 Bhutan3.1 km from Buddha Dordenma#11 Best Value of 146 Hotels near Buddha Dordenma
- Enter dates to see pricesChang Lam, Thimphu 11001 Bhutan2.9 km from Buddha Dordenma#12 Best Value of 146 Hotels near Buddha Dordenma
- Enter dates to see pricesZamdo Lam - 3, Thimphu 11001 Bhutan2.5 km from Buddha Dordenma#13 Best Value of 146 Hotels near Buddha Dordenma
- Enter dates to see pricesTshalu Lam, Thimphu 11001 Bhutan1.3 km from Buddha Dordenma#14 Best Value of 146 Hotels near Buddha Dordenma
- Enter dates to see pricesChang Lam 23, Thimphu 11001 Bhutan3.1 km from Buddha Dordenma#15 Best Value of 146 Hotels near Buddha Dordenma
- Enter dates to see pricesChangbangdu Near Flyover Bridge, Thimphu 1807 Bhutan1.3 km from Buddha Dordenma#16 Best Value of 146 Hotels near Buddha Dordenma
- Enter dates to see pricesThimphu 11001 Bhutan3.1 km from Buddha Dordenma#17 Best Value of 146 Hotels near Buddha Dordenma
- Enter dates to see pricesChanglam 19, Thimphu 11001 Bhutan3.1 km from Buddha Dordenma#18 Best Value of 146 Hotels near Buddha Dordenma
- Enter dates to see pricesNorzin Lam Opposite to Swiss Bakery, Thimphu 11001 Bhutan3.2 km from Buddha Dordenma#19 Best Value of 146 Hotels near Buddha Dordenma
- Enter dates to see pricesDondrub Lam, Near Swiss Bakery Above Main Traffic Opposite Zimdra Showroom, Thimphu 11001 Bhutan3.2 km from Buddha Dordenma#20 Best Value of 146 Hotels near Buddha Dordenma
- Enter dates to see pricesNorzin Lam, Thimphu 975 Bhutan3.0 km from Buddha Dordenma#21 Best Value of 146 Hotels near Buddha Dordenma
- Enter dates to see pricesKhamtoe Lam SE, Thimphu 11001 Bhutan3.1 km from Buddha Dordenma#22 Best Value of 146 Hotels near Buddha Dordenma
- Enter dates to see pricesJangchub Lam Jangchub Lam, Behind Le-Meridian Hotel Thimphu, Thimphu 00975 Bhutan3.3 km from Buddha Dordenma#23 Best Value of 146 Hotels near Buddha Dordenma
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- Enter dates to see pricesThimphu Bhutan3.3 km from Buddha Dordenma#27 Best Value of 146 Hotels near Buddha Dordenma
- Enter dates to see pricesPhendey Lam Hongkong Market, Thimphu 11011 Bhutan3.3 km from Buddha Dordenma#28 Best Value of 146 Hotels near Buddha Dordenma
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- Enter dates to see pricesNeyzerkha, Khasdrapchu, Thimphu 11003 Bhutan3.3 km from Buddha Dordenma#30 Best Value of 146 Hotels near Buddha Dordenma
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- Bharathi GDubai, United Arab Emirates21 contributionsA peaceful morningI visited Buddha Point on Day 2 of my Bhutan trip. It's best to go in the morning as it can get very windy by the afternoon. At 2,500m above sea level, the air can be pretty thin, but the view more than makes up for it. A staggering 162 feet golden seating Buddha against the backdrop of a deep blue sky is a very mesmerising view. We can enter the main sanctum as well. Photography and video are strictly forbidden inside. The inner sanctum has a high vaulted ceiling with beautiful Mandala paintings. The walls depict the growth of Bhutan and its religious communities. Make sure to get great pictures of Thimpu City as well from the view point.Visited March 2024Travelled soloWritten 12 March 2024
- TonciCroatia44 contributionsWe were speechless...Beautiful place! Do not miss this place when sightseeing in Thimphu. Shakyamuni Buddha statue looks really impressive. Under the statue there is a beautiful temple, and it is a new temple where you can donate money and buy a small Buddha statue in your name, which will be added to the temple collection. This is perfect if you want to do something memorable and virtuous. A beautiful hiking trail leads from this temple through nature, and the trail is located on the slopes above the Thimphu Valley. At all places from the trail, there is a beautiful view of the city, mountains and temples on distant parts of the mountain.Visited November 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 19 March 2024
- SubhrajitRoy123Mumbai, India108 contributionsAwe inspringThe magnificent sight of the Buddha towering above you, Breathtaking views from the platform and ornate depiction of the life of Buddha. Understand this is the largest seated Buddha statue in the world. Must visit site in Bhutan.Visited May 2024Travelled with familyWritten 2 June 2024
- Ashish DebKolkata (Calcutta), India963 contributionsMajestic Buddha and mesmerising locationThis is a lovely location atop a mountain in Thimphu. The sitting Buddha can be seen from a great distance. The complex houses lovely statues and you can see snow covered himalayan mountain peaks at a distance. Great opportunity for photo ops.Visited May 2024Travelled with familyWritten 25 July 2024
- MGThimphu, Bhutan1 contributionClass ThimphuThis is an iconic "can't miss" destination for first-timers in Thimphu. The largest seated Buddha in the word - which is visible from nearly everywhere in Thimphu City. Take a few laps (clockwise, of course) to soak up the beauty of the vistas that surround, before stepping inside to pay a visit to classic Bhutanese/Tibetan art and 100,000 miniature golden Buddhas displayed inside. It's an easy drive from the center of town, and there are two great hikes that lead to the Buddhe from town. One approaches from the north, starting and Changakha Lhakang (about 3.5 miles) the other approaches from the south (1.5 miles) beginning at the new Archery grounds at the very top of the Debsi side of Babessa (not far from Zero point).Visited July 2024Travelled with friendsWritten 10 August 2024
- T-SGlobetrottersPreston, United Kingdom4,345 contributionsImpressive mountain viewsThe 51m tall Buddah, the tallest sitting Bhutan in the world and built on a hill enjoys commanding views the surrounding area. Equally interesting is the interior. It is a three storey building that can be accessed which houses over 100,000 miniature Buddahs all donated. The only placed where these can be bought for donation is in the shrine itself. The shrine took 9 years to be built eventually finished in 2015 and against a background of significant overspend costing more than US$100m by completion.Visited November 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 26 November 2024
- Thunder Dragon Tours135 contributionsMust visit stop on your Thimphu sightseeingMade of bronze and gilded in gold (which symbolizes indestructibility), the Buddha Dordenma statue is located atop a hill in Kuenselphodrang Nature Park, which overlooks Thimphu Valley, and can be seen from far off places while driving through the city. The first glimpse of the near 200ft tall statue - one of the largest Buddha rupas in the world - takes your breath away! There are also many smaller statues of Bodhisattvas on the site. Entry is free. Best time to visit is early morning or late afternoon for sunset.Visited September 2024Travelled on businessWritten 6 December 2024
- George APhoenix, Arizona307 contributionsA lot more than meets the eyeThis is well worth a visit when in Thimpu. Yes, it's a gigantic Buddha statue on a prominent hilltop. The views are incredible from the plaza in front of the statue. And the plaza is decorated further with smaller Buddha statues. But the most impressive part is going inside the Buddha statue. Although they are still working on it, it is absolutely stunning! Murals adorn the walls, and there is one section with small Buddha statues donated by individuals. Someday they hope to have 100,000, but even now it's a sight to behold. This place will be even more spectacular when it's finished.Visited January 2024Travelled with friendsWritten 13 December 2024
- Suchaita32 contributionsAn icon of ThimphuThis is one of the largest Buddha statue in the world at around 54m. The entire complex comprises several thousand idols of the Buddha and other saints of Buddhism as well as a library for religious studies and a reading hall. The complex offers incredible views of Thimphu and the surrounding landscapes.Visited December 2024Travelled with familyWritten 26 December 2024
- Gregg H46 contributionsBuddha TimphuFantastic Buddha overlooking the valley and village/city of Timphu. Buddhism and all of its history is captured here and provides a perspective of why the King has as recently as 2016 completed this monument. On a beautiful day atop the mountain ridges this serene place and monument overlooks the town and can be seen throughout your visit in Timphu. Highly recommended site to visit.Visited January 2025Travelled as a coupleWritten 22 January 2025
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- Popular hotels near Buddha Dordenma in Thimphu that have a pool include:Le Méridien Thimphu - Traveller rating: 4.5/5The Postcard Dewa Thimphu - Traveller rating: 5/5Pemako Thimphu - Traveller rating: 4.5/5
- Some of the best hotels near Buddha Dordenma in Thimphu are:Ramada by Wyndham Valley Thimphu - Traveller rating: 4.5/5Ariya Hotel - Traveller rating: 4.5/5Tara Phendeyling Hotel - Traveller rating: 4.5/5
- A gym is available to guests at the following hotels near Buddha Dordenma in Thimphu:Yarkay, Thimphu - IHCL SeleQtions - Traveller rating: 5/5Le Méridien Thimphu - Traveller rating: 4.5/5Terma Linca Resort & Spa - Traveller rating: 4.5/5
- A private balcony can be enjoyed by guests at the following hotels near Buddha Dordenma in Thimphu:Pemako Thimphu - Traveller rating: 4.5/5Khang Residency - Traveller rating: 4.5/5Druk Hotel Thimphu - Traveller rating: 4/5
- These hotels near Buddha Dordenma in Thimphu have great views and are well-liked by travellers:Hotel Thimphu Towers - Traveller rating: 4.5/5Le Méridien Thimphu - Traveller rating: 4.5/5Terma Linca Resort & Spa - Traveller rating: 4.5/5
- These hotels near Buddha Dordenma in Thimphu have been described as romantic by other travellers:Yarkay, Thimphu - IHCL SeleQtions - Traveller rating: 5/5Le Méridien Thimphu - Traveller rating: 4.5/5Terma Linca Resort & Spa - Traveller rating: 4.5/5
- Families travelling in Thimphu enjoyed their stay at the following hotels near Buddha Dordenma:Ramada by Wyndham Valley Thimphu - Traveller rating: 4.5/5Ariya Hotel - Traveller rating: 4.5/5Hotel Riverside - Traveller rating: 3.5/5
- Free breakfast can be enjoyed at the following hotels near Buddha Dordenma in Thimphu:Ramada by Wyndham Valley Thimphu - Traveller rating: 4.5/5Ariya Hotel - Traveller rating: 4.5/5Tara Phendeyling Hotel - Traveller rating: 4.5/5
- These hotels near Buddha Dordenma in Thimphu have free parking:Ramada by Wyndham Valley Thimphu - Traveller rating: 4.5/5Ariya Hotel - Traveller rating: 4.5/5Tara Phendeyling Hotel - Traveller rating: 4.5/5
- These hotels near Buddha Dordenma in Thimphu have a spa:Ramada by Wyndham Valley Thimphu - Traveller rating: 4.5/5Ariya Hotel - Traveller rating: 4.5/5Tara Phendeyling Hotel - Traveller rating: 4.5/5
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