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Menchu of Menchuna: A Hidden Gem in Tobesa, Punakha

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Nestled in the serene village of Menchuna, Tobesa, Punakha, lies the mysterious and historical site of Menchu. As its toponym may suggest, Menchuna is a place where tradition and nature intertwine in fascinating ways. Once renowned for its medicinal hot springs, Menchu has a story that reflects both the resilience of its people and the enduring allure of its natural gifts. Here’s a journey into the intriguing tale of Menchu and its place in the heart of Bhutan. The Legacy of Menchu: A Once-Prominent Hot Spring Menchu was once celebrated as a revered hot spring, its waters believed to hold remarkable healing power with medicinal as well mineral properties. For centuries, the people of Bhutan trekked to Menchuna, as it is ideally situated near traditional Punakha-Thimphu trek trail. The hot springs, with their mineral-rich waters, were a vital source of therapeutic relief, providing solace and healing to countless visitors. The Struggle and the Change However, as is often the case with p

Chutheegang and its history

If what I heard as a child wasn't wrong, village of Ngangla Kharchung was warned by a forefather (by a Lama to be precise)that in the era of degeneration river banks of Chuthegang will loss itself to test of time and confluence will be at the current footpath. The work has already begun, it seems.
To those who don't know much about this place, Chethegang is a small land mass at the confluence of streams from Pam and Ladrong village, Jaray, Lhuntse.
It also marks the end or the beginning of lonely hamlet Yedang (my home to be clear) and Jadrakchen Joenpa. It is described as edge of holy Vajra of Vajrakila in sacred text (the Nay yek) with hamlet of Yedang and Jadrachen Joenpa located in middle. This landmass house crematorium of three villages and it always rise goosebumps to think of the place. History has it that the eerie silence and sighting of mysterious being made the place difficult for travellers. The mystic and frightening nature of the place worsened when the sinned soul of man (thought to posses black art, whose origin was probably from Tibet) was assassinated during Ladrong Rabney took the form of ferocious devil residing in place due to his ill-effective prayer during assassination. The cursed soul racked havoc in the village. He infected people with sickness and caused all possible harm to travellers and villagers alike. All village people dreaded the place, even if they dreamt.
It was said and seen by some people that water from confluence (Kukuratsha) whirl up in the air to the height of Mesangfay (possibily 100 to 200m high), similar to the rising dust of devil wind/whirl wind. The rise of whirling water is often associated to bad omen and rise of evils. The last seen such phenomenon was around 5 years ago (witnessed by cow herders and people working nearby).
Later, possibily a generation ago, Chortens were built at the place and cursed spirit was appeased and contained. The footpath became friendly to night travellers as well. However, travellers are always cautious to avoid travelling at night even to these days.
Flood raggedStupa of Chutheegang
Photo: FB page of Tashi Chezom and Sonam Sonam

Disclaimer: The credibility of article is limited to my little knowledge. Care must be taken to dissociate flaws from facts. Any association to any people due this story is regretted.

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