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Dechen Draphug Nye: A sacred jewel hidden in Khotokha valley

ཟླ་༢ 15, 2025 2 mins read
Dechen Draphug Nye: A sacred jewel hidden in Khotokha valley

Khotokha, Wangdue—Nestled in the serene valley of Khotokha in Bjena gewog, Dechen Draphug Nye is a sacred pilgrimage site but relatively unknown to many due to its remote location and the challenging journey required to reach it.

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