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Hubert Trapp
February 26, 2024
Hiking
The 'Dordenma Buddha Statue' lies on a ridge on the southern slope above Thimphu. The gilded bronze statue is 51 meters high and faces east. Coinciding with the 60th birthday of His Majesty King Jigme Singye and the 100th anniversary of the founding of the monarchy, the statue was inaugurated in 2015 after nine years of construction.
A consortium of business people from Singapore, Taiwan, Hong Kong and China financed the construction costs of more than 100 million US dollars.
orientalarchitecture.com/sid/1633/bhutan/thimphu/dordenma-buddha-statue
atlasobscura.com/places/buddha-dordenma
A consortium of business people from Singapore, Taiwan, Hong Kong and China financed the construction costs of more than 100 million US dollars.
orientalarchitecture.com/sid/1633/bhutan/thimphu/dordenma-buddha-statue
atlasobscura.com/places/buddha-dordenma
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Andi
November 12, 2025
Hiking
The Buddha Dordenma statue, a technical masterpiece, was crafted in sections and assembled on-site in Thimphu. Made of bronze and gilded with gold, the statue was erected with the help …
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11.7km
03:40
450m
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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