Buli Tsho

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Buli Tsho
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Buli Tsho
Location Zhemgang District, Bhutan
Coordinates 27°09′14.3″N90°48′33.4″E / 27.153972°N 90.809278°E / 27.153972; 90.809278 Coordinates: 27°09′14.3″N90°48′33.4″E / 27.153972°N 90.809278°E / 27.153972; 90.809278
Native nameབུ་ལི་མཚོ  (Dzongkha)
Surface area2 hectares (4.9 acres)
Surface elevation1,372 metres (4,501 ft)

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]

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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]

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References

  1. "Buli Tsho". Bhutan Cultural Atlas. Retrieved 3 December 2020.
  2. "Mountain systems of Bhutan". Food and Agriculture Organization . Retrieved 3 December 2020.
  3. "Buli Tsho sees increasing number of visitors". Bhutan Broadcasting Service . Retrieved 3 December 2020.
  4. "Buli Tsho (Lake)". Zhemgang District, Royal Government of Bhutan. Retrieved 3 December 2020.