Gom Kora Lhakhang, often referred to as Gomphu Kora, is a revered Buddhist pilgrimage site located on the banks of the Kengkhar River in Trashigang District. The name “Gom Kora” means “circumambulating the meditation cave.” It is one of Bhutan’s most sacred sites, attributed to the 8th-century tantric master Guru Rinpoche (Padmasambhava), who is believed to have meditated in the large rock cave around which the temple was built, subduing a demon.

The site is particularly famous for its annual “Gom Kora Tsechu,” a lively festival where devotees circumambulate the cave, often throughout the night, to cleanse their sins. The unique feature is a large black rock with a visible indentation, where Guru Rinpoche is said to have pressed his head. Visiting Gom Kora offers a deep dive into Bhutanese folklore, spiritual practices, and the profound veneration of Guru Rinpoche, set in a picturesque and historically significant location.