Lingzhi Gewog is one of the three highland gewogs under Lingzhi Dungkhag in Thimphu Dzongkhag. Situated at an altitude of around 4,000 meters above sea level, it is known for its dramatic alpine landscapes, vast yak pastures, and snow-capped peaks. The gewog is home to scattered highland villages where livelihoods mainly revolve around yak herding, the production of dairy products like yak cheese and butter, and the collection of high-altitude medicinal herbs such as cordyceps (Yartsa Gunbu).

Lingzhi is historically significant for the Lingzhi Yugyal Dzong, built in 1668 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyel to guard Bhutan’s northern borders against Tibetan invasions. The dzong continues to serve as an important administrative and religious center for the people of the gewog. Despite its remote location and harsh climate, Lingzhi Gewog embodies the resilience of Bhutan’s highland communities and remains a symbol of the country’s rich cultural heritage and enduring spirit.