Tango mastery is located 14km to the north of Thimphu valley. This monastery was built on a spur resembling "head of a horse" so its name "Taa-go" horse-head.

This monastery was founded in 13th century by lama Gyelwa Lhanampa and later built in its present form by Gelsey Tenzin Rabgye (the fourth temporal ruler of Bhutan).

Today Tango is a college for higher Buddhist studies.



Hiking to Tango takes a good half day. This day hike suits variety of hikers. Experienced hikers can cover the route in less than three hours. For moderate slow-paced hikers it take over four hours.

The trail leading to the monastery passes through mixed forest of pine and oak. As the trail passes shaded area its never too hot even during afternoons.



Tango has lot to offer besides day hike. Its architecture, serene location and the beauty of the monastery is awesome.














Tango front view

A pilgrim

Traditional door knob

Mandala painting on the wall


monks making ritual cake

wood carving at the entrance




Giant prayer wheel