Overview

Nalanda Buddhist Institute also known as Dalida or Daley is a Buddhist Drukpa Kagyu School situated in the western region of the Punakha Valley. In the native language the word “Nalanda” stands for endless knowledge. The college was founded in 1957 by the 9th Je Khenpo Shakya Rinchen. For visitirs, Nalanda Buddhist Institute with its religious and historic influence has become one of the must visit places in Punakha Valley.