Buli Tsho Explained

Buli Tsho
Location:Zhemgang District, Bhutan
Coordinates:27.154°N 90.8093°W
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Buli Tsho is a natural lake and pilgrimage place located in the heart of a thick forest at a place called Baer-pang in Zhemgang District of Bhutan.[1]

Area

The surface area of the Buli Tsho is 2 ha and situated at an altitude of 1372 m from sea level.[2]

Cultural significance

Tshomen Kuntu Zangmo commonly known as Buli Menmo is believed to be the deity of the Buli Tsho Lake; believed to be half lady and lower half snake.[3] [4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Buli Tsho. Bhutan Cultural Atlas. en. live. 3 December 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200925005937/https://bhutanculturalatlas.clcs.edu.bt/3207/culture/sites-structures/buli-tsho/ . 2020-09-25 .
  2. Web site: Mountain systems of Bhutan. . en. live. 3 December 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20191106115705/http://www.fao.org:80/3/L8853E/L8853E02.htm . 2019-11-06 .
  3. Web site: Buli Tsho sees increasing number of visitors. . en. live. 3 December 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20210109171152/http://www.bbs.bt/news/?p=111597 . 2021-01-09 .
  4. Web site: Buli Tsho (Lake). Zhemgang District, Royal Government of Bhutan. en. live. 3 December 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20190319145726/http://www.zhemgang.gov.bt:80/tourism/visit-zhemgang . 2019-03-19 .