Larjab Drakar Choeling lhakhang was built by lama Kuenzang Chophel who was the disciple of 9th Je Khenpo Shakya Rinchen in 1741 to fulfill the vision of his root teacher. The lhakhang is said to be built by dakinis with small stones as a foundation on a steep cliff early in the morning, lama Kuenzang Chophel during the day and Choechong- dharmapala (dharma protector) during the night. It is also believed that the place is equivalent to Taktsang lhakhang in Paro in terms of historical and religious importance. According to elders, it is said that lama Kuenzang Chophel had 108 disciples who helped to spread Buddhism in the east. However, not many people know about who and from where the disciples were nor do they know what had happened to them after the death of the lama. The elders claim that there is a legend of a traditional bridge called Drubthob zampa (bridge) somewhere between Lingmithang and the ruins of the Zhongar dzong which is believed to be built in a day. The completion of the bridge in a day was taken as a good sign for the spread of Buddha dharma. In 1995, the lhakhang was renovated with a few additional ancillary structures.