Thangbi lhakhang is government-owned and it is also known as Thangbi Lhendrup Choling. It was originally founded as one-storied in the 15th century by the 4th reincarnation of Zhamar Rimpoche Changnga Choki Drakpa and tertoen Pema Lingpa as per the prophecy of Karmapa to flourish Buddhism in Bumthang. It is believed to be built on a place that resembles jachung (garuda) and it is said that all the measurement for the structure was given by tertoen Pema Lingpa. The main inner relic is the Buddha of three times (past, present, and future, Di Sum Sangay) which is considered as very auspicious. In the 18th century, the 8th reincarnation of Zhamar Rimpoche Choki Dondrup extended into two storied. Later, it was again renovated by Jakar Dzongpon Chimi Dorji in the late 20th century. The lhakhang is well known for Thangbi Mewang Tshechu (fire blessing) which is held on the 8th month of the Bhutanese calendar.