Thangtong Dewachen Nunnery
Paro - Thimphu
Overview
The only nunnery in the Capital it is popularly known as Zilukha Anim Dratshang. It is located above
Zilukha Lower Secondary School, overlooking Tashichhodzong in Thimphu valley and is a few minutes’
drive from the town. It was built in 1976 by the 16th emanation of Thangtong Gyalpo.Today, nunnery has
more than 60 nuns.