Hotel Gakyil

31/10/2026

31/10/2026

✨1st November 2026✨

The Gakyil family joins in prayers and gratitude on this auspicious day of the Coronation Anniversary of His Majesty The King, Lhabab Duechen and the raising of 108 Jangchub Chortens. 🙏🏻✨

May the blessings of this sacred day bring peace, good health and happiness to Their Majesties The King and Queen, the Royal Family, all sentient beings and our beloved Bhutan. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

With humble prayers and heartfelt wishes. 🙏🇧🇹

31/10/2026

PUBLIC NOTIFICATION

Final Preparations for the Raising of the 108 Chortens

As we approach the auspicious occasion of the Raising of the 108 Chortens, the public is kindly requested to take note of the following arrangements:

1. Security arrangements at the main event venue will be activated only by 8:00 PM on 31 October 2026.
2. Entry to the venue will be permitted only after security personnel are in position and clearance is given.
3. The public may enter the venue thereafter and settle down in their designated seating areas before 2:00 AM on 1 November 2026.
4. Wherever possible, please enter through your designated Zeeray to facilitate smooth entry and effective crowd management.
5. Please refrain from bringing restricted items into the event venue and cooperate with security personnel during checks.

We sincerely thank everyone for your patience, understanding and kind cooperation in ensuring the safe and smooth conduct of this auspicious and historic event.

31/10/2026

29/10/2026

Savor the taste of India, right here at Gakyil 😋

29/10/2026

As St. Joseph’s Convent celebrates its centenary, Her Majesty Gyalyum Tshering Yangden Wangchuck and Her Majesty Gyalyum Sangay Choden Wangchuck have returned to their alma mater to join the celebrations as alumnae.

May Their Majesties enjoy a joyful reunion with old friends and many fond memories of their school days. 💐

28/10/2026

Gakyil kitchen in action!

22/10/2026

FOR 108: Kathok Situ Rinpoche

Kathok Situ Rinpoche will attend the sacred gathering for the raising and consecration of the 108 Jangchub Chortens in Gelephu Mindfulness City from 1–4 November.

Rinpoche is recognised as the fifth Kathok Situ Rinpoche, continuing a lineage deeply rooted in the teachings of Buddhism. Born in 1978 in Darjeeling, India, he is the son of Dungse Shenphen Dawa Rinpoche and Her Royal Highness Ashi Pema Choden Wangchuck.

As Bhutanese and people from around the world gather for this historic occasion, Rinpoche will join fellow masters and practitioners in prayers and blessings for peace and the well-being of all beings.