A getaway at the iconic Rangshikhar Goenpa during the Birth Anniversary of Guru Rinpoche

Rangshikhar Goenpa is a revered Buddhist monastery located on a hilltop above Rangshikhar village in Trashigang, eastern Bhutan. The Goenpa was founded by Togden Jigme Chogyal Rinpoche, widely known as Rangshikhar Rinpoche, a highly respected meditation master and spiritual teacher born in 1936. He studied under many accomplished Buddhist masters and became renowned throughout Bhutan for his deep spiritual realization, compassion, and guidance to devotees. The monastery has become an important center for Buddhist practice, meditation, and religious teachings, attracting followers from across Bhutan, especially from the eastern districts. It is also known for its large Buddha statue and sacred religious structures built under the guidance of Rangshikhar Rinpoche. Many devotees visit the Goenpa to receive blessings, teachings, and spiritual inspiration. Today, Rangshikhar Goenpa continues to serve as a place of worship, meditation, and community service. The serene location, surrounded by beautiful mountains and forests, offers visitors a peaceful environment for reflection and spiritual practice.