Pilgrimage Tour to Bhutan
Gom Kora
The great black rock of Gom Kora in Tashi Yangste district is
one of the most sacred places in eastern Bhutan. After a twenty
minute drive from Tashigang one reaches the holy rock near a
river in an oasis like setting with trees, paddy fields, and
banana groves. Guru Rimpoche subdued an evil dragon here
crushing it into the rock leaving impressions of the dragon’s
body and his hat. Guru Rimpoche also hid a Tshebum or vase
containing the water of immortality inside the rock. Pilgrims
may be fortunate to have opportunity to taste the water if it
trickles out of the rock when they visit.
The Gom Kora Tsechu is a three day vestival featuring dances and
draws big crowds.
