DZONG(Bhutanese Castle)


Tashichho Dzong It is in capital city, Thimphu. It was built as a summer capital. Now, it houses the throneroom of Druk Gyalpo, National Assembly Hall, and offices of some ministers.
Tashichho
Paro Dzong The movie, "Little Buddha", was taken here. The most famous Bhutanese festival, Paro Tshechhu, is held in March. A lot of tourists come to Bhutan during the festival
Paro
Drugyel Dzong It was very important Dzong to defend against attack or invasion from Tibet. Now, it is in ruins.
Drugyel
Simtokha Dzong Simtokha Dzong stands at a stragegic point at the entrance to the Thimphu valley. It was the oldest Dzong in the country which was constructed in 1629 and today houses the Rigzhung Lobdra for Buddhist studies.
Shimtokha
Punakha Dzong Punakha Dzong lies at the junction of Phochhu (Pho River) and Mochhu (Mo River). It is the winter residence of the Je Khenpo and the central monk body.
Punakha
Wangdiphodrang Dzong Wangdiphodrang Dzong stands on a ridge where teh Dangchhu (Dang River) meets the Puna Tshangchhu (Puna Tshang River). A travel to the eastern Bhutan starts from here.
Wangdiphodrang
Tongsa Dzong Tongsa Dzong had been the seat of the Tongsa Penlop who have governed the eastren region for three hundred years. Ugyen Wangchuck of the Tongsa Penlop was elected as the first hereditary King in 1907. Therefore, the heir to the throne of Bhutan is installed as Tongsa Penlop before he is enthroned as King
Tongsa
Tashigang Dzong Tahigang Dzong is the central dzong in the eastern Bhutan.
Tashigang

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