Chimi Lhakhang is a small Buddhist temple set on a rounded hill in the middle of the Punakha valley, about 7 km north of Punakha town. The temple is dedicated to Drukpa Kunley, the 15th-century Tibetan Buddhist saint known as the "Divine Madman," whose teachings and wild behaviour (said to include subduing demons with his "thunderbolt of wisdom") made him one of the most beloved and eccentric figures in Bhutanese religious tradition.
The walk to the temple from the road crosses rice paddies and a small bridge, past farmhouses painted with vivid phallus motifs — the symbol associated with Drukpa Kunley as protection against evil. The temple itself is simple but atmospheric, staffed by monks who perform blessings for childless couples seeking fertility. The view from the hilltop back over the valley to Punakha Dzong is excellent. The walk takes about 20–30 minutes from the road.